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Learn about upcoming and past MPC events via this weblog.

Leta McCollough Seletzky Author Talk

Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm, join as our author talk series continues with Leta McCollough Seletzky. Her name may not be familiar, but you’ve seen her father: he is the man kneeling next to Martin Luther King Jr in the famous photo of King’s assassination. What’s more, he was a spy for the local police, assigned to keep tabs on MLK. Ms.…

Celebrate “True Colors” with OGMC this Saturday!

Please join Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus on Saturday, April 15th at 7:30pm for their uplifting spring concert True Colors, featuring special guest New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus, a mixed-voice choral ensemble for singers who self-identify as transgender, intersex, or gender-queer (TIGQ). The past few years have challenged the LGBTQ+ community with continued discrimination and hate, as well as the isolation and…

Faith Trio Open Meeting: Can There Be Peace If There Is No Justice?

On Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm, join faith leaders of three congregations — Christian, Jewish, and Muslim — when they speak about the association between Justice and Peace followed by an open discussion between participants. This meeting will take place on Zoom; please register below if you’d like to attend. Hope you can make it! Register for the event here About the…

“Make the Yuletide Gay” with OGMC!

On Friday, December 9th at 7:30, get into the holiday spirit with the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus as they “Make the Yuletide Gay!”. They will be singing classic holiday tunes like “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Silver Bells,” as well as contemporary favorites like Josh Groban’s “Thankful” and Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas.” And for the concert finale?…

Oakland Mayoral Forum, October 21st

On Friday, October 21st from 6:30-8:00pm, Montclair Presbyterian Church will host an in-person Mayoral candidate form. The event will also be recorded; a link to the recording will be provided to those that pre-register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakland-mayoral-forum-tickets-440141965467. The following candidates have been invited to the forum: Ignacio DeLaFuente Treva Reid Loren Taylor Sheng Thao The mayoral candidates will be asked to provide…

Leslie Absher Author Talk

Tuesday, October 11th at 7pm, join as we welcome Oakland author Leslie Absher. She’ll be discussing her book Spy Daughter, Queer Girl, a memoir about growing to understand herself while also chasing the truth about her CIA father’s role in the overthrow of the Greek government. Admission is free; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be a…

Taylor Jenkins Reid Author Talk

Wednesday, September 14th at 7pm, our book talk series welcomes New York Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid as she discusses her new novel Carrie Soto Is Back. In this thrilling story, a former athletic great is determined to make a comeback, long after the sports world has written her off. We hope you can join us for what is sure to…

Margaret Wilkerson Sexton Author Talk

Friday, September 9th at 7pm, our book talk series welcomes critically-acclaimed author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton as she discusses her new novel On The Rooftop. This stunning work tells the story of a family’s musical dreams colliding with personal ambitions, set against the background of a rapidly gentrifying 1950’s San Francisco. Admission is free; we hope you can join us for what is…

Nina LaCour Author Talk

Thursday, June 9th at 7pm, join as our author talk series (finally!) returns. Critically-acclaimed author Nina LaCour will discuss her novel Yerba Buena, which is her first book for adults following a series of successful young adult novels. Admission is free; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be a fascinating talk. As with all our author events,…

Women’s Retreat Oct 16

The Women’s Retreat this Fall will take place on October 16 on the MPC campus from 8:30 – 4:00pm. All who are 18 or older who identify as female are invited. Register here. Cost: Sliding scale of $40-50.  Scholarships are available.  The Women’s Retreat is a chance for us to enjoy one another’s company, strengthen the bonds of our fellowship, make art…