I-SRV

Interfaith Vigils at the Concord Immigration Court
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-10-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Interfaith Court Vigils at the Concord Immigration Court
You are invited to join your voice with others from the East Bay faith community as a peaceful and welcoming presence at the Concord Immigration Court on any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity has organized two vigils each day.
Leaders and members of the Contra Costa County and Alameda County faith communities are asked to provide leadership and volunteer at these vigils. Morning sessions are from 7:30-9:30; afternoons from 11:45-2:00.
Step 1: Please use this link to volunteer.
Step 2: Add your name to this Calendar for the shifts you can attend.
These fliers linked below and this web page have more info. Although some of the material mentions vigils only through August, they are, in fact, being scheduled through October.
Interfaith Court Vigils Flier – English
Vigilias de la fe en el Tribunal de Ice – Spanish
Concord Immigration Court
There is free “visitor” parking at the courthouse at 1855 Gateway Blvd. But you may also choose to park in the shopping center lot on Willow Pass Road (near Brazilian Steakhouse and Gratitude Coffee). Cross Willow Pass Rd and walk towards the large building that houses the courts. On the Clayton Rd side, you will see a few folks wearing stoles, holding signs, and singing on the “island” on Clayton Road between the parking garage and the building containing the immigration courts.

Retreat
2025-10-23 | CA
We are holding a day-long retreat for I-SRV representatives and community partners’ leaders.

For questions about the retreat, please send us a message.

Jazz at Peace
2025-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
Jazz Church West is an Interfaith Worship Celebration held the first Sunday of the month at Peace October through June. The music begins at 5pm.

November Features Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini!
Jazz at Peace presents the acclaimed musical duo of Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Sunday Nov. 2nd at 5pm. Describing the musical partnership of Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini as a duo is accurate, but their collaboration contains multitudes. She’s a trombonist, vocalist and songwriter from San Francisco. He’s a composer, guitarist, and singer from Brasilia. Together they’ve honed a singularly expansive creative communion encompassing their love of the Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft. Their original material features lyrics in Portuguese, French and English set to music drawing from a vast stylistic spectrum. With sumptuous two-part vocal harmonies hugging Brazilian-accented Portuguese accompanied by trombone and acoustic guitar, Cressman and Faquini’s richly orchestrated sound seems to emanate from a much larger ensemble. Learn more about Natalie on her website or Facebook.

All are invited to Jazz at Peace! The concert is free; free-willing donations keep the music alive. Also you’re invited to enjoy libations at the Wine Bar after the concert.

I-SRV's Annual Thanksgiving Gathering
2025-11-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Beth Chaim, 1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville, CA, 94506, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 23rd, 5:00pm at Beth Chaim Congregation

We invite you to a family-friendly gathering for solidarity, compassion, healing, and gratitude. This will be a moment for mutual support, reflection, and nourishing harmony among us.

Potluck! Please bring a vegetarian sweet or savory finger food to share, and your favorite beverage. Sign-up at ISRV.love/Friends

Compassion! Bring canned food donations for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The Food Bank recommends donating healthy, nonperishable food you would like to eat. Key items during this challenging time include:

Nut butters (peanut, almond), jam/jelly/honey
Canned tuna and chicken (in water)
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Shelf-stable milk
Beans/lentils (dry or canned) and rice
Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open)
Whole grain cereals/crackers and whole wheat/grain pasta

To learn more about donating food to meet local needs, please see the Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition webpage. Please note: The Food Bank cannot accept glass containers, food past its ‘best by’ date, open/partially-used products, alcohol, or frozen/refrigerated foods.

Even if bringing food doesn’t work for you, please join us for a time of building our relationships, of actively choosing Love! There will be time dedicated to recognizing the wounds that have been inflicted, and for seeking faith-rooted responses.

Invite visiting family members or a friend or two to join in! Use the sign-up link to let us know.

Jazz at Peace
2026-01-04 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
Join us for an Interfaith Worship Celebration on January 4th with The Harvey Wainapel Quartet!

Featuring
Harvey Wainapel – Saxophones
Adam Shulman – Piano
Doug Miller – Bass
Bryan Bowman – Drums

Saxophonist/clarinetist Harvey Wainapel (pronounced “Wine-apple”) has been an active professional for 50 years, and has toured the world in the bands of Ray Charles, Joe Lovano, and Airto Moreira/Flora Pu-rim, as well as presenting his own music in 17 countries. He has assembled an A-team of the Bay Area’s finest musicians.

The Harvey Wainapel Quartet will present a mix of original jazz compositions, standard tunes, tunes we believe SHOULD be standards, plus some Brazilian spice!

Vibrant music and heartfelt connections make this an evening you won’t forget! Concert begins at 5:00. No ticket is required; free-willing donations keep the music alive. Jazz Church West happens the first Sunday of the month October through June. Learn more HERE.

Interfaith Jazz Worship Celebration
2026-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA, 94506, United States
Vibrant music and heartfelt connections make this an evening you won’t forget! The concert begins at 5:00, with a wine bar and reception to follow. February’s concert on the first features Five Ten and Steve Carter.

No ticket is required; free-willing donations keep the music alive. Jazz Church West happens the first Sunday of the month October through June. Learn more HERE.
