Events
Free St. Vincent de Paul Medial Clinic seeks bilingual volunteers — A free urgent care clinic providing nonemergency care for both acute and chronic conditions. The clinic is for adult patients without insurance with care provided by volunteer doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Volunteer translators are asked to commit three to four hours a week or every other week. 925-439-2009 or katiem@rotacarebayarea.org.
Resurrection Ministries and Wee Care Center Rummage Sale — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14. Proceeds will benefit the church’s Human Care Committee. 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Pat, 925-240-5119.
Spring Piano Concert Fundraiser — 10:30 a.m. May 14. Proceeds will benefit St. Anne Church programs. Irena’s Piano Studio and Julie’s Strings present duets with classical, folk and contemporary music. St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, Byron. $10; additional donations appreciated. 925-634-6625.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Monte Carlo Night — 6-11 p.m. May 21. Sponsored by Emmaus. Club Meganos at Trilogy, 1700 Trilogy Parkway, Brentwood. $60 donation covers dinner, gaming and dancing. Eric or Teresa Busto, 925-240-1944.
Christian Comedy Jam — 8 p.m. May 24. Father and son comedy duo Gerald and Isaiah Kelly will entertain you with their hilarious comedy. Suitable for the entire family. Grace Bible Fellowship, 913 Sunset Drive, Antioch. $20. Tickets are available at Graceland Christian Books, 4261 Century Blvd., Pittsburg, or call 925-706-8790.
New Life Ministries Free Movie Night — 7:30 p.m. May 27. Come and watch the “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” with free popcorn, snow cones and coffee while supplies last. Bring a chair, a blanket and enjoy watching the movie outside with your family and friends. The movie will be shown inside the church if it rains. All welcome. New Life Ministries, 4246 Empire Ave., Oakley. 925-625-1982.
Afternoon Tea Party: Anything is Possible with God — 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 28. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Delta Day Camp. Program: Guest Speaker Maj. Colleen Riley, Salvation Army divisional director of women’s ministries. 525 E. 18th St., Antioch. Queen’s Tea $25; Duchess Tea $20; Kid’s Court Tea $10. Enjoy a variety of finger foods, sweets and tea. RSVP: Maria Rubio, 925-525-0326.
Bible studies
Women of Worth — 6:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. 925-625-9570.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Women’s Bible Study — 7 p.m. Mondays. 1360 E. Tregallas Road, Antioch. 925-757-3070.
Antioch Family Church Prayer and Praise Gathering — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays ongoing. Fellowship Hall, 330 Worrell Road, Antioch. 925-783-0107.
Word and Worship — 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Solomon Temple Church, 655 California Ave., Pittsburg. 925-439-5905.
Nondenominational Bible Study — 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, clubhouse at Marsh Creek Apartments, Applewood Court, Brentwood. 925-513-0401.
Women’s Community Bible Study — 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. An interdenominational women’s study that will be studying the books of Galatians, Hebrews and I John Sept. 7, 2011 through May 9, 2012. Children’s classes run concurrently for ages 12 and younger. Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood. Registration: Women $25; children $10. Ofelia Borge, 925-753-0339 or ofieborge@aol.com.
Filipino Bible Study and Fellowship — 6 p.m. Saturdays, Hillcrest Terrace Community Hall, 3420 Deer Valley Road, Antioch; 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Christ Community Church of the Nazarene, 1650 Ashbury Drive, Concord. Esper Hagberg, 925-778-8083, 925-876-1903 or esper@comcast.net.
COMMUNITY
Bread of Life Lunches — 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturdays. Providing free hot lunches and groceries to those in need. 415 W. Sixth St., Antioch. 925-778-1639.
Grace’s Closet Food and Clothing Bank — 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. Providing food and clothing for those in need. Sponsored by Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch. 3109 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Donations accepted noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. 925-522-2017, ext. 118.
Lighthouse Baptist Church Clothing and Food Pantry Outreach — 9:30-11:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Free clothing and food, prayer and other resources for people in need. Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2250 Jeffery Way, Brentwood. 925-634-1540, www.lbcbrentwood.net.
Delta Christian Food Pantry — 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Receive free bags of food and bread. Help available. Byron Methodist United Church, 14671 Byron Highway. 925-634-1411.
Birthright of Brentwood — Helping pregnant women facing personal crises. 925-634-1275.
Street Outreach — Helping the homeless in Antioch by providing hot meals, clothing and other resources. Sam, 925-783-6923.
Helping Hands Ministry — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. East County residents in need can receive free food and clothing along with a message of hope. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. 925-625-9570.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church — Welcomes adults interested in becoming Catholic Christians through the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). 925-634-4154.
Shepherd’s Gate — Christ-centered services for homeless women and children providing shelter and resources for those displaced by abuse, financial hardships and addictions. 605 Sycamore Ave., Brentwood. 925-308-7507.
Agape Bible Fellowship — Worship, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Agape Care Connection, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Fellowship and emotional support for ministers. 2008 Mahua Way, Antioch. John Ojewole, 925-265-1134, or pastor@agapebfm.org.
SUPPORT
Light House Renewal Men’s Recovery meeting — 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays. 415 W. Sixth St., Antioch. Rob Harvey, 707-360-7809.
Grief Sharing Ministry — 6:45-8 p.m. Thursdays. This group is a safe place to share your grief. Whatever is shared will be held confidential. If you want to be involved in the group, go to www.HillsideCares.org. Hillside Church, 108 Hillside Road, Antioch. 925-757-1969.
Al-Anon — 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road, Antioch. 925-757-3070.
Freedom Recovery Ministry — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Biblical counseling and instruction for men and women designed to help you, through Christ, recover from anger issues and compulsive addictions. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis Drive, Oakley. The Rev. Tyrone Holmes, 925-625-9570, ext. 108.
Kaleidoscope Cancer Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Spiritual guidance and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers. Byron United Methodist Church, Kaleidoscope Support Center, 14671 Byron Highway. For information, call 925-634-1411.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. AA for women, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. AA book study, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. AA, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Al-Anon, 8-9 p.m. Fridays. Brentwood Community United Methodist, 809 Second St. 925-634-3093.
Overcomers Ministry — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. A 12-step program for those struggling with alcohol, drugs and other addictions. Grace Bible Fellowship, 913 Sunset Drive, Antioch. 925-522-2017.
12-Step Recovery Program — 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A program for any adult dealing with compulsive or addictive behavior. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, High Council Room, 2350 Jeffrey Way, Brentwood. 925-831-8386.
Al-Anon/AA — AA, 6:45 p.m.; Al-Anon, 8 p.m. Fridays. Brentwood Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. 925-634-3093.
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