Interfaith Climate Action Network of Contra Costa

We want to thank all of those who were a part of today’s program, especially our preacher, the Rev. Julius Van Hook, Interfaith Juvenile Chaplain. Thanks to Jo Kerner, Kristina Martin and Rev. Lee Cruise of the Social Justice Alliance. Thanks to Andrew Kodama of the Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center. Thanks to Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilks, for your welcome. Thanks to Lonnie Bristow of SRV UMC for sharing your history with Dr. King and giving the invocation. Thanks to... all of our musicians, listed below! Donate to the Event for us to be able to share an honorarium with our Preacher and Musicians. Scroll down to the SOJA program! https://tinyurl.com/MLKDayGiving Prelude songs: Everybody Dancing and Lord, Please Hear My Prayer provided by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mr. Terrance Kelly, Director Opening Song: United We Stand Voices of St. Benedict’s led by Leonard Pete Voices of St. Benedict’s Choir: Yvonne Banks, Erin Boyd, Wandra Boyd, Julie Hadnot, Dorgan McDade, Brianna Morris-White Musicians: Clarence Boyd (Guitar), Paul Tillman-Smith (Drums), Mr. Leonard D. Pete (Piano & Music Director), St. Benedict Catholic Church ~ Oakland, CA Easter Hill UMC Choir, singing by Ruth Manier. Choir members: Arinel Greene, Jo Ann Lawson and Denise Williams (Vocals) Rev. Dr. Mark Wilson, Director of Music on piano. Thanks to Donald Lang of East County Shared Ministry (CPC Pittsburg/FCC Antioch) for his solo of MLK's favorite hymn "If I Can Help Somebody" for our Offertory. I Know Where I've Been & This Little Light of Mine led by Yvonne Banks We Shall Overcome led by Leonard Pete.

Quick word from us: An Interfaith Statement on the Political Violence at Our Nation's Capitol Building. Please Share.

Hope can seem saccharine. Bland. Trite. But talking about hope with Andre Willis, a philosopher of religion, might make you realize you're not thinking big enough when you think about what hope means. http://listen.ttbook.org/qOCEIs0P

Tonight's Prayer Service on behalf of those affected by the wildfires and the firefighters and first responders hosted online by the Pacifica Institute of Northern California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnVduuKQnSY

All we want for Xmas is Rematriate the Land. As many engage in giving this season, consider giving some time to learning about where you are, to talking with y...our family about your history and your relationship to Indigenous land. Find a way to acknowledge your role and contribute to healing the legacy of colonization. Make it a tradition. Check out our Engage page for resources ranging from recommended readings and tips for difficult conversations with the fam to different ways to support your local Indigenous led land return work. #thelandyouareon #indigenousland #legacyofcolonization #howdoyoubenefit #shuumilandtax #alternativexmas #sogoreatelandtrust #engage

Racial Justice and Food Insecurity Roundtable. ICCCC Update!

Happy Solstice! Longest Night, Blue Christmas Services ICCCC Update!