Responding to the gospel of nonviolence, we've been drawn to gather, pray, discern, learn, and especially create healthy social transformation in the way of Jesus' nonviolent love of friends and enemies. We offer prayer experiences, educational events, campaign opportunities, and networking with similar groups in order to cultivate the virtues and practices of nonviolent peacemaking. Please join us and engage the imagination! Contact: Kara at Kara4peace@aol.com or (510) 594-2401.
Sage Group:
We are active seniors creating community and making new friends through the sharing of interesting discussions and other events. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Mary at (510) 428-2142.
Pastoral Council
This planning group meets monthly, focusing its attention on matters related to building and sustaining the Newman Community — education programs, celebrations, publications, etc. Community members are welcome; check "This Week at Newman" in the weekly bulletin in the print edition or the web version for meeting dates. Liaison: The Chair, who can be contacted via the Council mailbox at the front desk at Newman.
Twilight Retreats
A relaxing evening of light supper, prayer, reflection, and Mass. All are welcome — no charge. Dates and times to be announced.
Contact Fr. Al Moser .
Tuesday Afternoon Theology
Tuesday Afternoon Theology is an informal discussion group that works its way through books of theological and spiritual interest. Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. All are welcome. Come see if this nourishes your hunger.
Fiction Book Group
Fiction Book Group meets at Newman on (usually) the first Tuesday of each month. Check the bulletin for announcements about the books to be discussed.
Taizé Prayer
Taizé Prayer is an ecumenical form of meditative prayer through music, readings, and intercessions, takes place monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday unless otherwise noted in the bulletin. For more information or if you are interested in helping with music, please contact Michelle at newman.taize@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Social Justice Committee / B.O.C.A.
If you want peace, work for justice - Pope Paul VI.
In addition to our direct services to those in need (Loaves & Fishes), we also strive to change social, political & economic systems. The parish is a partner in B.O.C.A.
(Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action), a local faith-based community organizing effort of 18 churches for social change. For more information, contact Alan Roselius at (510) 812-5133 or at arose919@att.net.
Young Adult Group ("YAGGIES")
Are you in your 20's or 30's and interested in meeting other people at Newman? Join us at any Yaggie event! Our goal is to build a welcoming spiritual community through service and social and playful pursuits. Look for our plentiful event announcements in the weekly bulletin, and to be added to the e-mail list, visit http://groups.google.com/group/newman_yaggies.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Catholics
Newman LGBT has been an integral part of community life at the parish for over 20 years. During the school year, we meet every first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. but take a short break in the winter and summer. We encourage and affirm the integration of our spirituality and our sexuality in the Christian Faith through the Catholic tradition. We have topical discussions, socials, prayer services, and Mass. For more information on the group or to get on our email list, please contact Antonio Salas at (510) 663-6302 or at .
All are welcome!
Newman Boomers
Newman Boomers is a social group for single adults in their 40's and early 50's. Through a variety of fun and interesting activities, we hope to build a welcoming community and make new friends. For more information, call Mary at (510) 912-1823.
Newman Alumni Council
Newman Alumni Council is made up of long-standing graduates and attendees of Cal and other local colleges and universities. A Mass and luncheon is held every December and the annual meeting and brunch in the spring, usually the Sunday before Palm Sunday. New members are always welcome! To contact the Newman Alumni, leave a message at the front desk.
Newman Adult Brunch Group
The Newman Adult Group is a ministry of singles and couples, 25 years and older. Our focus is fellowship, faith development, and service to Newman. We meet most Sundays after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the lobby. For more information contact Mary at (510) 649-8772.
