In wake of last week's atrocious tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, this coming Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 Third Baptist Church SF focuses its 10AM Christmas worship service on "Season's Peace: A Call to Peace and the End of Violence in America." The entire Bay area community is invited to join in this worship experience which will feature President Obama's former pastor, Dr. Jeremiah Wright, D.Min, Pastor Emeritus of Trinity United Methodist Church, Chicago, Illinois, as the guest preacher. Other special guests include legendary actor and activist Danny Glover. Service will start promptly at 10:00 AM. Read more!

From the Office of MichealD Communications news about MoAD. MoAD names new chairman of the Board, Wade Rose and new Vice Chairman, Deborah Santana. Get details of the exciting news happening at MoAD. Read them here.

Before the life altering catastrophic 2010 Haitian earthquake, actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, was at work for his home country with "Hollywood Unites for Haiti"and the great work continues read about the heart surgeries and new school.

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr. know for his penchant for class and good taste lends his style to Goodwill San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties by launching "The Willie Brown Collection" to the nonprofit that re-purposes lives and donated items. At a special celebration this afternoon honoring Goodwill CEO Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez as she leaves the organization as of December 31, 2012, Mayor Brown will pay tribute to Alvarez Rodriguez and donate 90 items from his personal wardrobe to be auctioned off on-line, now through December 31st for Goodwill's "Donate-A-Thon"-the biggest donation day of the year. Get the details here!

From the Office of Toni Beckham find out how you can help young people and keep track of the times of your life. It's time to make a difference and you can do it with just a look at your wrist. Read more!

Cathy Adams of CDA Consulting says ring in the New Year with Con Funk Shun featuring Michael Cooper, Red Carpet Reception, Dinner and more. Get all the intimate details about "An Intimate New Year's Eve Affair."

The December 13th event at the Savanna Club raised more than $10,000 for the organization, which has partnered effectively with Occupy Bernal, Occupy Noe, and other Occupiers to fight predatory foreclosures and evictions in San Francisco. Thanks to everyone who made it happen and to everyone who gave generously to save people's homes!

Friday's school massacre in Connecticut is a national tragedy. Lori Haas, whose daughter survived the shooting rampage at Virginia Tech five years ago, has called for candlelight vigils today to remember the victims and say "Enough! End gun violence now." Take Action Today!

Jackie Wright of Wright Enterprises stands with Media Alliance and asks that you support the organization that calls for fair and balanced media which is key to our democracy. Citing the example of corporate media ignoring Ambassador Andrew Young as 1,000 people gathered peacefully in Oakland to hear him speak about voter suppression and other issues just weeks before the presidential, yet KPIX focused on a negative story in the Black community about a church of less than 100 members present angry about a new questionable pastor, Wright says the need for someone to watch the "watchdog" (Media) is very evident. If All one hears about minority communities are negative news stories, the results are detrimental to all of society. Read why Media Alliance is worthy of your support in Tracy Rosenberg's letter below. Make a tax-deductible contribution.

The San Francisco interfaith community - with one voice - sends its condolences and its prayers to the parents, children and the whole community in Newtown, Connecticut. Read message of sympathy.