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Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire | New pro team: The Oakland Ballers | Special report: Is downtown working?

Tag: religion

The steeple of a church with a cross, framed by tree branches.
Posted inArts & Community

Local Armenians have contributed to Oakland’s identity, and vice versa

by John Klopotowski Oct. 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m.Oct. 18, 2023, 12:49 p.m.

With conflict in Azerbaijan, the grandson of an Armenian refugee reflects on the unique relationship between his community and the Town.

A two-story building labeled Siddha Yoga Ashram, at dusk.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

One spiritual organization owns a chunk of North Oakland. Half is vacant property

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 17, 2023, 12:57 p.m.Oct. 17, 2023, 12:57 p.m.

The Siddha Yoga Ashram has deep roots in the Golden Gate neighborhood. But some neighbors say its parent organization could—and should—do more with its empty land.

Rev. Marjorie Wilkes Matthews stands smiling next to the pews at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Oakland, as streams of colored light filter through tall stained glass windows.
Posted inArts & Community

Oakland’s Plymouth United Church is promoting jazz and justice

by Katharine Davies Samway May 8, 2023, 11:49 a.m.May 8, 2023, 12:48 p.m.

Rev. Marjorie Wilkes Matthews and her congregation are placing social justice and inclusion at the center of the 120-year-old church’s mission.

Posted inBusiness

Sagrada, a North Oakland spiritual shop, looks to the future

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 23, 2022, 9:00 a.m.May 24, 2022, 6:10 p.m.

As owners Mary and Carlo Busby get ready to retire, they reflect on 28 years of business in Temescal.

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