MCC East Bay

Private Event
2021-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Private event in Prayer Hall & Banquet Hall.

Practical Spirituality
2021-09-22 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-09-29 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Lighthouse Mosque, 620 42nd Street, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with Allah? Feeling unsure about how to progress spiritually while balancing the hustle and bustle of life?
Join us for a virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi focused on practical spirituality. Each week, we discuss a topic to help us traverse the spiritual path and ultimately achieve nearness to Allah (SWT). The topics range from how to make intentions, devotions and daily duas (supplications), easy shortcuts to maximize your rewards, the importance of good character, how to balance spirituality as a working professional, and much, much more.
We will primarily be focusing on the text “The Book of Assistance” by the great Saint and Knower of Allah, Imam Abdullah Ibn Alawi Al Haddad.
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Wednesdays | Sept. 8 to Summer ’22 (except in Ramadan) | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live and watch past series recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/practical

More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
Download Imam Al-Haddad’s “Book of Assistance”: https://mcceastbay.org/assistance
Download Practical Spirituality Resources: https://mcceastbay.org/awraad
Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark
Sidi Shahryar’s “Deceptive Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2021-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Conference Room

MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
2021-09-24 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our Friday, September 24 Jumu’ah services, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Shaykh Yahya Rhodus delivers this sermon (he is also holding a workshop on Saturday: https://mcceastbay.org/event/yahya-rhodus

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY

Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

Outdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.
No social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.
Masks are optional.
Please check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.

3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

Whenever possible, please attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Yahya: https://mcceastbay.org/yahya
– More Hafiz Sami: https://mcceastbay.org/sami

For parents attending with young children, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Alameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening.
We are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

Duties of Brotherhood in Islam | Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
2021-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Shaykh Yahya Rhodus for a workshop on Imam al-Ghazali’s seminal essay that explores the meaning and significance of fraternity in Islam. He will speak on material assistance, personal aid, holding one’s tongue, speaking out, forgiveness, loyalty, sincerity, and informality.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 25 | MCC Prayer Hall (in person) or https://mcceastbay.org/live (virtual)
Free. Masks required while in for duration of time at MCC. No RSVP needed. No babysitting provided. For sisters who want privacy or to social distance, you can watch live in the Conference Room.

– More Shaykh Yahya: https://mcceastbay.org/yahya

Shaykh Yahya will also give the first Khutbah (1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.) on Friday, Sept. 24.
Ustadh Amjad will also have a parallel teen workshop: https://mcceastbay.org/event/amjad-tarsin
About Shaykh Yahya:
One of the most well-respected Muslim scholars in the Western world, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus has spent the best part of two decades studying at some of the most prestigious learning institutions in the Muslim and Western world.
Having embraced Islam at the age of 19 in Santa Clara, California, he immediately began his study of the Islamic sciences with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and visiting Mauritanian scholars, such as Shaykh Khatri Wuld Bayba, and Shaykh Abd Allah Wuld Ahmadna. Shortly thereafter, he traveled to Mauritania to pursue a full-time course of study where he was able to learn from one of Mauritania’s greatest scholars, Murabit al-Hajj. Following an interim period of study in Damascus, Syria, Shaykh Yahya went on to spend the best part of seven years in Tarim, in the Hadramawt Valley of Yemen. There, he studied at the reputable school, Dar al-Mustafa, with the renowned scholars Habib Umar bin Hafiz and Habib Ali al-Jifri.
Since that time, Shaykh Yahya has been the official translator for Habib Umar and Habib Ali at various international speaking engagements, including the Common Word Conference held at Yale University in 2008. Upon returning to the United States, Shaykh Yahya served as a full-time instructor at Zaytuna College. He holds a B.A. in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley, an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge, England, in collaboration with Dr. Tim Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad).
He is the Founding Director of al-Maqasid where he is a full-time scholar and teacher. Al-Maqasid’s mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Book Used in the Seminar (optional purchase):
The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam
by Imam al-Ghazali (Author), Muhtar Holland (Translator)

Imam al-Ghazali explores the meaning and significance of fraternity in Islam in this brilliant essay from his seminal work, The Revival of the Religious Sciences, which covers material assistance, personal aid, holding one’s tongue, speaking out, forgiveness, loyalty, sincerity, and informality.
Table of Contents:
Forward
Translator’s Foreword
Introduction: the Time and Place of al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali: On the Duties of Brotherhood
The First Duty: Material Assistance
The Second Duty: Personal Aid
The Third Duty: Holding One’s Tongue
The Fourth Duty: Speaking Out
The Fifth Duty: Forgiveness
The Sixth Duty: Prayer
The Seventh Duty: Loyalty and Sincerity
The Eighth Duty: Informality
Postscript
Translator’s Notes
Imam al-Ghazali (1058–1111 CE) of Tus in Iran was one of the greatest scholars in the history of Islamic thought. He made outstanding contributions in logic, philosophy, jurisprudence, legal theory, and mysticism.

Finding Your Life's Purpose (Teens) | Ustadh Amjad Tarsin
2021-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
**Watch at https://youtu.be/A7T3ezYkse0
In parallel to the adult workshop with Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, male and female teens ages 12 to 19, please join Ustadh Amjad Tarsin in the MCC Prayer Hall for a seminar about appreciating our faith and finding your purpose.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 25 | Conference Room
Parallel workshop for adults: https://mcceastbay.org/event/yahya-rhodus
Free. No registration needed. Masks required while in for duration of time at MCC. No babysitting provided.
The session will be recorded and posted later at https://mcceastbay.org/youtube
About the Speaker:
Ustadh Amjad Tarsin was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and spent his early childhood there. He has also lived in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, growing up within diverse cultures. He obtained his Bachelors of Arts at the University of Michigan in English Literature and Islamic Studies. It was during his university years that Amjad developed a deeper connection to his faith, studying the Islamic sciences with teachers locally and internationally, and became actively involved in community service and youth engagement.
After spending a transformative year studying Islam abroad at Dar al-Mustafa, Yemen, Ustadh Amjad returned to America to start his studies at University of Michigan Law School. Yearning to fulfill his calling to community building, spiritual development, and service, Ustadh Amjad changed career paths and enrolled in Hartford Seminary’s Islamic Chaplaincy program. While completing his degree, Ustadh Amjad worked as a part-time Muslim chaplain at Fairfield University, Connecticut. In 2012 he was selected as University of Toronto’s first full-time Muslim Chaplain. Ustadh Amjad continues to study and teach on a regular basis at SeekersHub Toronto. He currently resides with his wife and son in Toronto, Canada.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Muslim Appreciation Virtual Proclamation | Livermore City Council
2021-09-27 19:00 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
At 7 p.m. on Monday, September 27, the Livermore City Council joins communities throughout the State of California in recognizing the month of August 2021 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The event is virtual only.
The Proclamation recognizes the amazing contributions of Islamic Center of Livermore and Tri-Valley Muslims:

– Watch the virtual meeting live (link pending): https://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/clerk/archive/default.htm

The MCC encourages all congregation members to watch the livestream and express our appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live in Livermore to attend in person.
7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Monday, Sept. 27
The Proclamation is the first agenda item so please be on time at 7 p.m. to the meeting.
This is the first year the Livermore City Council has done so.

Our gratitude also to Sr. Sameena Usman from CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. She has been facilitated these Bay Area-wide Proclamations.
Our gratitude also to Sr. Eman Tai for facilitating the Dublin Proclamation: https://youtu.be/5yLuSj2w-w0 & Pleasanton is at https://youtu.be/ZX_MdpThzek
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made, and continue to make, toward the advancement of the state and the nation.

The Proclamation recognizes the Islamic Center of Livermore as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Livermore residents, helping families with food and cash assistance during the COVID-19 crisis and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship. The full text of the proclamation is below.

American Muslim Appreciation Month
City of Livermore

MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONTH
City of Livermore
WHEREAS, freedom of religion holds distinction as a cherished and essential right and a fundamental value upon which this nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, Muslims have been part of U.S. history from the beginning and have contributed to the production of wealth and construction of the nation; they are also part of the rich history of the civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, enriched by the unparalleled diversity of its residents, the City of Livermore takes great pride in supporting individual religious freedoms and is strengthened by the many varied religious, political, and cultural traditions and contributions of its diverse populations, including those that practice Islam; and
WHEREAS, Muslims are teachers, lawyers, scientists, doctors, social workers, tech workers, nurses, and business owners among numerous other valued professions, as well as peace builders, activists, entrepreneurs, and politicians; and
WHEREAS, there is a thriving community of 250,000 Muslims[1] in the Bay Area and over 100 mosques and religious centers; and Muslims pursue diverse professions and make rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the United States, and have distinguished themselves by fostering greater respect and understanding among all people through faith and services; and
WHEREAS, the shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 outbreak forced the temporary closure of Muslim nonprofits, community centers, mosques, schools, businesses, and other establishments. Mosques and community organizations provided online programming and sermons along with small group prayers outside. They have answered the call for help by donating funds, distributing food, by sewing masks, and by serving on the front lines as healthcare and service workers; and they have educated their congregations about social distancing guidelines and practices to keep the community safe; and
WHEREAS, since 1994, the Islamic Center of Livermore[2] helps fulfill the spiritual and cultural needs of nearly 200 Livermore residents who are Muslim and the Islamic center promotes interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship as a founding member and fiscal sponsor of Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley. The Islamic Center has a volunteer-run Food Pantry that has been regularly serving the community since 2019. Every month food is distributed on a monthly basis, participates in interfaith activities in the Tri-Valley, such as monthly religion chat, backpack project; and
WHEREAS, the Muslim Student Alliance at Las Positas College strives to create an inclusive environment for its community and beyond[3]; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to acknowledge and promote awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of Muslims in California and across the country, and extend to them the respect and camaraderie every person deserves.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, the City of Livermore does hereby recognize the California State Designation of August 2021 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month (HR 58) to acknowledge the rich history, contributions, and guiding virtues of Muslims and to commend all Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made toward the advancement of our city and country.
[1]Senzai , Farid , and Hatem Bazian. “The Bay Area Muslim Study: Establishing Identity and Community.” Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. One Nation Bay Area Project, 01 May 2013. Page 9.
[2] “Islamic Center of Livermore.” About: Islamic Center of Livermore, May 12, 2017. https://iclivermore.org/.
[3] http://laspositascollege.edu/icc/assets/docs/2018-2019/ICC_Minutes_02.01.19.pdf

Women's Book Club
2021-09-29 10:45 - 12:15, 2021-10-06 10:45 - 12:15, 2021-10-13 10:45 - 12:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci.
RSVP for the live registration link below at mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required)
Event Details:
The discussion will take place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and in Fall 2021 run from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Dec. 15 (with a break on Thanksgiving week on Nov. 24). The sessions are hybrid: meaning as in-person & virtual session. No RSVP needed to join in person. For the link to join virtually, please register below.
Ustadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.
Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print, but can be purchased here:

https://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book
Offering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah.
The Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations.
Analyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul), a method in Tafsir studies, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle.
The developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.

Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa with Ustadha Hosai
2021-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.

We will talk about spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, as well as issues related to the various roles and responsibilities of Muslim women in today’s knotted up world.

This is a discussion-based group and participation is not only encouraged but it is required. These sessions will be held monthly. For the dates, subscribe to MCC Newsletter: https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 30* | Free; no registration required | Conference Room
*Note: New date

Sorry, no babysitting provided. In person only with no virtual option. Future halaqas may be hybrid (in person and online).

About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:

Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist, writer/editor, mediator, interfaith organizer, and public speaker, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues, marriage/family, education, self development, interfaith bridge building, spirituality, etc.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, blogging via social media (Facebook and Twitter), doing arts and crafts, visiting gourmet coffee shops, and exploring the countless beautiful parks, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband, two sons, and fish named Max.

These monthly sessions are not live streamed or recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai videos here (mcceastbay.org/hosai).
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

CAIR San Francisco @ Jumu'ah
2021-10-01 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
CAIR SFBA and Asian Americans Advancing Justice- Asian Law Caucus tables at the three MCC Jumu’ah prayer services and inform our congregation know about legal and immigration serves they provide to the community.
Jumu’ah Prayer Times

1:30 p.m. Indoor with mandatory masking and no social distancing in Prayer Hall & social distancing worship space in Banquet Hall (women) & Conference Room (men).
2:30 p.m. Outdoor with optional masking and social distancing in all spaces except first canopy (men) and first row (women).
3:40 p.m. Indoor with mandatory masking and no social distancing in Prayer Hall & social distancing worship space in Banquet Hall (women) & Conference Room (men).

MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
2021-10-01 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our Friday, October 1 Jumu’ah services, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon (he is also holding a workshop on Saturday: https://mcceastbay.org/event/yahya-rhodus

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY

Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon.

Outdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.
No social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.
Masks are optional.
Please check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.

3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon.

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

Whenever possible, please attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Abdullah: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah
– More Sidi Mahdy: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Hafiz Rehan: https://mcceastbay.org/rehan

For parents attending with young children, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Alameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening.
We are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

Monthly #TeamFajr Gathering
2021-10-03 06:00 - 07:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
#TeamFajr is back (sans breakfast until we are out of this pandemic)! Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. The post-Fajr gathering is also livestreamed at mcceastbay.org/live
Following the post-sunrise prayer, Qari Amar and anyone else who wishes to accompany him will visit Five Pillars Islamic Cemetery in Livermore (weather permitting).
2021 Monthly Sunday #TeamFajr Gatherings at MCC:

6 a.m. on September 5
6:30 a.m. on October 3
6 a.m. on November 7
6:30 a.m. on December 5

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
Imam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

Afghan Refugee Relief Effort Update
2021-10-07 19:30 - 21:00
Join us to get the latest updates about efforts to settle Afghan refugees in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hear from refugee coordinators from MCC East Bay, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC), International Refugee Committee (IRC), and Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS).
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, October 7 | RSVP for online Zoom webinar at https://mcceastbay.org/refugee-update
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Recent updates about refugees from Afghanistan:

https://mcceastbay.org/afghanistan
https://mcceastbay.org/afghan-foster-care
https://mcceastbay.org/twelve-refugees
https://mcceastbay.org/relief-efforts

MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
2021-10-08 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our Friday, October 8 Jumu’ah services, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY

Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

Outdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.
No social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.
Masks are optional.
Please check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.

3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

Whenever possible, please attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Feraidoon https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Sidi Sami: https://mcceastbay.org/sami

For parents attending with young children, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Alameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening.
We are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

Sister's Hike to Del Valle Regional Park
2021-10-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area (EBRPD), Arroyo Rd., Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
Join us from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 9 for a Saturday morning hike at the Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy sisterhood in the great outdoors.

When: Saturday, Oct. 9
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Carpool : Meet at MCC women’s side entrance by 6:30 a.m. Carpool will leave from MCC by 6:35 a.m. If you are driving to the trailhead directly we will meet you there by 7 a.m.
Location: Del Valle, Livermore. If you are looking for Google Maps search for – Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area (EBRPD)
Distance: Around 7.6 miles and not stroller friendly unless you have a jogger stroller
All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/east-shore-heron-bay
Parking Fee: Free
Difficulty: Moderate – hard with some good elevation. Please refer to all trails map to see hike difficulty, If you are first time hiker it might be little difficult.

Misc: Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry enough water, small snack, hat, sunglasses and hiking poles if you have. Cell network in this area is minimal.

RSVP: Message Hike Leader Aparna Khan at hiking@mcceastbay.org with your name & cell phone number by Friday, October 8 to RSVP.

Please come prepared with water, snack and hiking/running shoes.
On the day of the hike, if you have trouble finding the group, please call or text Hike Leader Sr. Aparna Khan at (408) 480-6584. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry water bottle, small snack, hat, sunglasses and hiking poles if you have.
Arroyo Rd Staging Area to East Shore and Heron Bay Trails is a 7.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Livermore, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

Park Features: Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore. 5,000 acre Del Valle Regional Park features two swim beaches, a boat launch, family and group camping (by reservation) and excellent, stocked fishing. Trail Highlights: This hike around the northern part of the lake is removed from the busy swim beaches in the southern part of the lake; enjoy the wilderness feel and explore a part of Del Valle you may not have seen before. The contrast in scenery from the ridge of East Shore Trail and the lakeside Heron Bay Trail provides a diverse recreational experience. This hike features several steep climbs and descents and is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. There is a drinking fountain but no restrooms at the trailhead. Be sure to carry plenty of water on your hike. Trail Directions: Start along the trail from the Arroyo Road Staging Area, going up the large hill. Go left to start the East Shore Trail. Continue on East Shore Trail, avoiding four turnoffs for the Heron Bay Trail; take the fifth turn off, turning right onto Heron Bay Trail. Complete the first Heron Bay loop and take a left to connect back with East Shore Trail. Go left at the next turnoff for Heron Bay Trail and complete a small loop back to East Shore Trail again; take East Shore a very short distance and turn left again for the last section of Heron Bay Trail. Make a left at the last intersection with East Shore Trail and follow it back down the large hill and to the staging area.

Photos from September 4, 2021 hike to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
