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SUMMARY:Love Does: Fall into Action
DESCRIPTION:Love Does: Fall into Action\nThis fall\, Love Does is heading out into the community to serve alongside our local mission partners\, and we would love for you to join us! Beyond tackling projects\, our goal is to help you find a place to build ongoing relationships and make a lasting impact with our mission partners and friends. \nUpcoming Service Opportunities (This is just a sampling of what’s coming!): \n\nSept 9 (8:30–10:30 am): Hope Solutions / El Portal Place Coffee Social (5–7 volunteers)\nSeptember 11 (10:30 a.m.–1:30p.m.): Trinity Center / Lunch Service and Birthday Celebration (4 volunteers)\nSept 16 (8:30 am–12:00 pm): Monument Crisis Center Food Distribution (5 volunteers)\nSept 17 (8:15–10:30 am): Monument Crisis Center Senior Moments (5 volunteers)\nSept 19 (9:00–11:00 am): White Pony Express (15 volunteers)\nSept 19 (1:30-3:30 pm): Food Bank (20 volunteers)\nSept 26 (9:00 am–3:00 pm): Habitat for Humanity – Esperanza Place\, Walnut Creek (15 volunteers)\n\nLook for additional projects this fall in collaboration with Senior Adults\, Thursday Fellowship\, Youth\, and Children’s Ministries. \nQuestions? Email Michelle Browning. \nSign Up Today!
URL:https://lopc.org/event/love-does-fall-into-action/
CATEGORIES:latest,Love Does,Love Does Featured,Mission,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Event - A special evening with Sarah Collins Rudolph\, The Fifth Girl: A Journey of Survival and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Collins Rudolph\, survivor of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham\, Alabama on September 15\, 1963\, will share her poignant personal narrative of survival\, resilience\, faith\, and advocacy. Forged in the devastating terror of what was meant to be “Youth Sunday” at church\, Mrs. Rudolph will share a firsthand account of the morning that transformed a sanctuary into a site of domestic terrorism and a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.  \nMrs. Rudolph will recount the events of that morning\, describing how she walked to church with her sister\, Addie Mae Collins\, and joined three other friends—Denise McNair\, Carole Robertson\, and Cynthia Wesley—in the basement lounge to prepare for the 11:00 a.m. service. She watched her sister Addie tie the sash of Denise McNair’s new dress just before the explosion ripped through the building at 10:22 a.m. The immediate aftermath of the blast buried Mrs. Rudolph in rubble and blinded her. She will describe the terrifying silence following the explosion and the memory of calling out “Addie\, Addie\, Addie” into the debris\, only to receive no answer. After the explosion\, she faced a long road of recovery for her injuries\, including removal of 21 shards of glass from her face and eyes\, the permanent loss of her right eye and her two-month hospitalization\, and the emotional burden of being the only girl in that room to survive the attack that killed her sister and three friends.  \nOur program will include a discussion of the successive decades\, when the law enforcement investigation remained dormant\, with federal progress blocked by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover\, all despite the early identification of the suspects. Mrs. Rudolph will reflect on the “generational trauma” and the persistent fear felt by the Black community in Birmingham while the perpetrators remained free for nearly 40 years. Sarah will also discuss her role as a witness for the prosecution in three criminal trials between 1978-2002. She showed resolve and courage when she faced her sister’s killers in the courtroom and later at parole hearings\, and her testimony helped to secure the convictions that finally brought a measure of restorative justice to the victims’ families and the community. Mrs. Rudolph’s life’s work has been to promote the redemptive power of truth and the importance of ensuring this history is remembered and taught to younger generations.  \nBooks will be available for purchase the night of the event. \n\nFor questions\, Contact Shelli Brudzinski. \nTo learn more about Sarah Collins Rudolph\, click here: Sarah C-Rudolph \nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/lopc-welcomes-sarah-collins-rudolph-the-fifth-girl-a-journey-of-survival-and-justice/
CATEGORIES:Classes/workshops/speakers,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20260903T184247Z
CREATED:20260824T210020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T184247Z
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SUMMARY:Divorce Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Led by Sharon Bartlett over 8 consecutive Thursdays\, September 17 – November 5\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Davies Room \nThe Divorce Support Group will offer a safe and confidential space for people navigating separation or divorce to get useful information about the process of healing from these experiences and moving forward in a positive way. Participants will have opportunities to share personal experiences as they relate to the topic for the evening and to heighten their awareness and gain insights from these experiences in the context of a supportive group of individuals. We are not alone on this journey. The group will have a maximum of 15 members. All are welcome. \nTopics for group discussions include: \n\nStages of divorce recovery.\nRecognizing and dealing with feelings.\nThe healing power of grief.\nLetting go of the past and taking responsibility for the future.\nThe power of forgiveness.\nSetting reasonable expectations and healthy boundaries.\nCo-dependence.\nMoving on with new strength\, understanding\, and insight.\n\n\nFor additional questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://lopc.org/event/divorce-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T213148Z
CREATED:20260901T213148Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Fest Service-Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids Fest Service-Learning Program\nSaturday September 19\, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nJoin us for Kids Fest\, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year\, middle and high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local youth at the Hope Solutions community center in Concord. Activities include fun games\, arts and crafts\, and lunch. \nDrop-off and pick-up will be at LOPC. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate (though not required)\, and we will also need volunteers to help with carpooling. \nAdditional date on Saturday October 10. \nAdvance registration is requested so sign up today! \nSign Up Today!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://lopc.org/event/kids-fest-service-learning-program/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Love Does,Mission,Registrations,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T153000
DTSTAMP:20230914T210422Z
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SUMMARY:Love Does: Volunteer with Us - LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to join us by volunteering at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano! By working together (up to 20 of us)\, we’ll sort\, box\, and bag food to provide for those in our community facing hunger. This is an opportunity to serve those in need while building connections at LOPC. \nHere’s how you can help: \n\nWhen: Saturday afternoon\n\nSaturday August 15\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 19\, 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nSaturday\, October 31\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, December 19\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we do: Warehouse Volunteers – Sort and box food donations\, bag fresh produce\, and ensure everything is ready for distribution.\nWhat to wear: Wear comfortable clothes\, long pants are recommended but not required (jeans are great!).\nAge requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+\, Minimum Age:16+\nWhere: Food Bank\, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited\, so carpooling is a great idea!\n\nWhy it matters: The Food Bank serves over 390\,000 people each month\, and our volunteer support is critical to this mission. Your time and effort directly help those in Contra Costa and Solano counties who are struggling to put food on the table. \nReady to make a difference? Click HERE to sign up now and help us fight hunger! \nQuestions? Contact Michelle Browning.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/food-bank-work-day/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:latest,Love Does,Mission,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182846Z
CREATED:20260824T192723Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Helping Kids - Sept 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Oak Room as we gather to create care packages to send to LOPC’s college freshmen  who are studying away from home. We will have lunch\, play games\, and work on a service project together. This KHK event is designed for Kindergarten through 4th grade children. If you have someone who would like to participate who is older\, please contact Susan Wentworth to see if they might volunteer to assist us. \nPreregistration is required for this event and space is limited.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/kids-helping-kids-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,latest,Mission,Registrations
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Austin":MAILTO:emily@lopc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T114500
DTSTAMP:20260824T200713Z
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SUMMARY:Special Presentation by Heath Carter
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Heath Carter\, Associate Professor of American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary\, for this special presentation on “Let your Light Shine: Christian Faith and the Way Forward Through Tumultuous Times.” \nA light lunch will be provided. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://lopc.org/event/special-presentation-by-heath-carter/
CATEGORIES:latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260831T195637Z
CREATED:20260831T195512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195637Z
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SUMMARY:WOW: Self-Care as a Faith Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 23 – September 30 – October 7 – October 14\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Oak Room \nWhat would change if you gave yourself the same care you give everyone else? Led by Jaime Polson and Courtney Anderson (Sage of Coaching)\, Self-Care as a Faith Practice is a four-week women’s series that takes a fresh look at what it truly means to care for yourself through the lens of faith\, community\, and practical wisdom. Each week you will gather with a group of women for an experience that is interactive\, reflective\, and grounded in scripture. You will build new connections\, gain real insight\, and leave each session with something meaningful to carry into your everyday life.\n \nWeek 1\, September 23: What Is Self-Care?   \nSomething new is starting this Wednesday\, and it might just shift the way you think about what it means to show up for yourself. Join us at 6:30 PM for the first session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice\, a four-week WOW series designed to challenge\, connect\, and restore. You don’t need to prepare. Just come. \nWeek 2\, September 30: Depletion\nWe all know what it feels like to run on empty. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we finally give that feeling a name\, and in doing so\, begin to understand it in a whole new way. Self-Care as a Faith Practice continues and this may be the most important conversation you have all week.  \nWeek 3\, October 7: Restoration\nThis Wednesday is unlike any session we have had so far. Join us at 6:30 PM as Self-Care as a Faith Practice turns toward restoration\, and we explore together what it truly means to be renewed from the inside out\, through an experience that is slower\, deeper\, and more personal than you may expect. Come with an open heart and give yourself permission to simply receive.  \n\nWeek 4\, October 14: Sustainability   \nFour weeks ago\, we asked a question. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we answer it with something personal\, something practical\, and something you will carry long after you leave. Don’t miss the final session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice.  \nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/wow-self-care-as-a-faith-practice/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260831T195638Z
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SUMMARY:WOW: Self-Care as a Faith Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 23 – September 30 – October 7 – October 14\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Oak Room \nWhat would change if you gave yourself the same care you give everyone else? Led by Jaime Polson and Courtney Anderson (Sage of Coaching)\, Self-Care as a Faith Practice is a four-week women’s series that takes a fresh look at what it truly means to care for yourself through the lens of faith\, community\, and practical wisdom. Each week you will gather with a group of women for an experience that is interactive\, reflective\, and grounded in scripture. You will build new connections\, gain real insight\, and leave each session with something meaningful to carry into your everyday life.\n \nWeek 1\, September 23: What Is Self-Care?   \nSomething new is starting this Wednesday\, and it might just shift the way you think about what it means to show up for yourself. Join us at 6:30 PM for the first session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice\, a four-week WOW series designed to challenge\, connect\, and restore. You don’t need to prepare. Just come. \nWeek 2\, September 30: Depletion\nWe all know what it feels like to run on empty. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we finally give that feeling a name\, and in doing so\, begin to understand it in a whole new way. Self-Care as a Faith Practice continues and this may be the most important conversation you have all week.  \nWeek 3\, October 7: Restoration\nThis Wednesday is unlike any session we have had so far. Join us at 6:30 PM as Self-Care as a Faith Practice turns toward restoration\, and we explore together what it truly means to be renewed from the inside out\, through an experience that is slower\, deeper\, and more personal than you may expect. Come with an open heart and give yourself permission to simply receive.  \n\nWeek 4\, October 14: Sustainability   \nFour weeks ago\, we asked a question. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we answer it with something personal\, something practical\, and something you will carry long after you leave. Don’t miss the final session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice.  \nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/wow-self-care-as-a-faith-practice/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T203601Z
CREATED:20260902T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T203601Z
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SUMMARY:LOPC Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for FALL FEST!\nJoin us for a morning of fall time fun at our free community celebration. Bring your friends\, family\, and neighbors to enjoy: \n*Taco lunch compliments of the LOPC Foundation \n*Live music \n*Petting zoo \n*Games\, crafts\, and more! \nPlease RSVP to help us plan for the lunch. For questions\, contact Gina Hageboeck. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://lopc.org/event/lopc-fall-fest-1/
CATEGORIES:Community Life,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260826T193633Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193633Z
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SUMMARY:Guardrails for Kids and AI: A Three Session Parent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Tuesday nights with Jeff Eyet\, UC Berkeley lecturer and co-founder of the Berkeley Innovation Group. \nDates: October 6\, 13 and 20\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: LOPC\, 49 Knox Drive\, Lafayette\, CA 94549 \nAI Parenting Workshop Series Overview \nYour teenager is already using AI. The question is whether they’re calling the shots or just accepting the first response they get. \nResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania ran a study with nearly a thousand high school math students\, published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. One group got open access to ChatGPT during practice. Their practice scores jumped 48 percent. Then the tool was taken away for the exam\, and that same group scored 17 percent worse than the students who never touched it. A second group used a version built with safeguards. They came out even with the students who never used AI at all. \nSame tool. Same kids. Different result\, based on how it got used. And here’s the part that got me: neither group could tell. The kids who did worse didn’t think they’d learned less. The kids who broke even thought they’d done better. \nTry this at dinner tonight. Ask your kid what the AI got wrong\, and how they caught it. If the answer is “nothing\,” nobody’s checking. That’s the whole problem in one question\, and we spend three weeks on it.\nEach workshop stands on its own and is limited to 50 attendees. Come to one or come to all three. \nOct 6. The homework looks better. That doesn’t mean they learned it. How to tell the difference\, and what to ask when you can’t. That study was math\, where an answer is right or wrong. Nobody’s run it on essays yet\, and essays are where most of our kids are using this. \nOct 13. When everybody uses the same tool\, everybody’s work starts to look the same. So\, what still makes your kid stand out? We’ll also get into agents\, which are AI tools that go do things instead of just answering.  It’s a different conversation when the AI can take actions on your behalf. \nOct 20. What to actually do about it at home. The guardrails in that Penn study were built into the software by researchers. You can’t install those. But you can set rules that work the same way. That’s this night. Specific rules\, by age\, that you can hold to on a school night. \nOn ages. Middle school and high school aren’t the same conversation. A 7th grader mostly shouldn’t be leaning on this stuff yet. A high school senior’s admissions essays are being read by admissions officers who can tell. Every night splits time between both\, and there’s time at the end for questions about your child’s situation specifically. \nThe format is short talks paired with table discussions. Bring your questions and an open mind. \nRegister Here\nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/guardrails-for-kids-and-ai-a-three-session-parent-workshop/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes/workshops/speakers,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260831T195638Z
CREATED:20260831T195512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195638Z
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SUMMARY:WOW: Self-Care as a Faith Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 23 – September 30 – October 7 – October 14\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Oak Room \nWhat would change if you gave yourself the same care you give everyone else? Led by Jaime Polson and Courtney Anderson (Sage of Coaching)\, Self-Care as a Faith Practice is a four-week women’s series that takes a fresh look at what it truly means to care for yourself through the lens of faith\, community\, and practical wisdom. Each week you will gather with a group of women for an experience that is interactive\, reflective\, and grounded in scripture. You will build new connections\, gain real insight\, and leave each session with something meaningful to carry into your everyday life.\n \nWeek 1\, September 23: What Is Self-Care?   \nSomething new is starting this Wednesday\, and it might just shift the way you think about what it means to show up for yourself. Join us at 6:30 PM for the first session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice\, a four-week WOW series designed to challenge\, connect\, and restore. You don’t need to prepare. Just come. \nWeek 2\, September 30: Depletion\nWe all know what it feels like to run on empty. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we finally give that feeling a name\, and in doing so\, begin to understand it in a whole new way. Self-Care as a Faith Practice continues and this may be the most important conversation you have all week.  \nWeek 3\, October 7: Restoration\nThis Wednesday is unlike any session we have had so far. Join us at 6:30 PM as Self-Care as a Faith Practice turns toward restoration\, and we explore together what it truly means to be renewed from the inside out\, through an experience that is slower\, deeper\, and more personal than you may expect. Come with an open heart and give yourself permission to simply receive.  \n\nWeek 4\, October 14: Sustainability   \nFour weeks ago\, we asked a question. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we answer it with something personal\, something practical\, and something you will carry long after you leave. Don’t miss the final session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice.  \nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/wow-self-care-as-a-faith-practice/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T213148Z
CREATED:20260901T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T213148Z
UID:45103-1791630000-1791644400@lopc.org
SUMMARY:Kids Fest Service-Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids Fest Service-Learning Program\nSaturday September 19\, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nJoin us for Kids Fest\, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year\, middle and high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local youth at the Hope Solutions community center in Concord. Activities include fun games\, arts and crafts\, and lunch. \nDrop-off and pick-up will be at LOPC. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate (though not required)\, and we will also need volunteers to help with carpooling. \nAdditional date on Saturday October 10. \nAdvance registration is requested so sign up today! \nSign Up Today!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://lopc.org/event/kids-fest-service-learning-program/2026-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Love Does,Mission,Registrations,Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260826T193633Z
CREATED:20260825T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193633Z
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SUMMARY:Guardrails for Kids and AI: A Three Session Parent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Tuesday nights with Jeff Eyet\, UC Berkeley lecturer and co-founder of the Berkeley Innovation Group. \nDates: October 6\, 13 and 20\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: LOPC\, 49 Knox Drive\, Lafayette\, CA 94549 \nAI Parenting Workshop Series Overview \nYour teenager is already using AI. The question is whether they’re calling the shots or just accepting the first response they get. \nResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania ran a study with nearly a thousand high school math students\, published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. One group got open access to ChatGPT during practice. Their practice scores jumped 48 percent. Then the tool was taken away for the exam\, and that same group scored 17 percent worse than the students who never touched it. A second group used a version built with safeguards. They came out even with the students who never used AI at all. \nSame tool. Same kids. Different result\, based on how it got used. And here’s the part that got me: neither group could tell. The kids who did worse didn’t think they’d learned less. The kids who broke even thought they’d done better. \nTry this at dinner tonight. Ask your kid what the AI got wrong\, and how they caught it. If the answer is “nothing\,” nobody’s checking. That’s the whole problem in one question\, and we spend three weeks on it.\nEach workshop stands on its own and is limited to 50 attendees. Come to one or come to all three. \nOct 6. The homework looks better. That doesn’t mean they learned it. How to tell the difference\, and what to ask when you can’t. That study was math\, where an answer is right or wrong. Nobody’s run it on essays yet\, and essays are where most of our kids are using this. \nOct 13. When everybody uses the same tool\, everybody’s work starts to look the same. So\, what still makes your kid stand out? We’ll also get into agents\, which are AI tools that go do things instead of just answering.  It’s a different conversation when the AI can take actions on your behalf. \nOct 20. What to actually do about it at home. The guardrails in that Penn study were built into the software by researchers. You can’t install those. But you can set rules that work the same way. That’s this night. Specific rules\, by age\, that you can hold to on a school night. \nOn ages. Middle school and high school aren’t the same conversation. A 7th grader mostly shouldn’t be leaning on this stuff yet. A high school senior’s admissions essays are being read by admissions officers who can tell. Every night splits time between both\, and there’s time at the end for questions about your child’s situation specifically. \nThe format is short talks paired with table discussions. Bring your questions and an open mind. \nRegister Here\nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/guardrails-for-kids-and-ai-a-three-session-parent-workshop/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes/workshops/speakers,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
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SUMMARY:WOW: Self-Care as a Faith Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 23 – September 30 – October 7 – October 14\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Oak Room \nWhat would change if you gave yourself the same care you give everyone else? Led by Jaime Polson and Courtney Anderson (Sage of Coaching)\, Self-Care as a Faith Practice is a four-week women’s series that takes a fresh look at what it truly means to care for yourself through the lens of faith\, community\, and practical wisdom. Each week you will gather with a group of women for an experience that is interactive\, reflective\, and grounded in scripture. You will build new connections\, gain real insight\, and leave each session with something meaningful to carry into your everyday life.\n \nWeek 1\, September 23: What Is Self-Care?   \nSomething new is starting this Wednesday\, and it might just shift the way you think about what it means to show up for yourself. Join us at 6:30 PM for the first session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice\, a four-week WOW series designed to challenge\, connect\, and restore. You don’t need to prepare. Just come. \nWeek 2\, September 30: Depletion\nWe all know what it feels like to run on empty. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we finally give that feeling a name\, and in doing so\, begin to understand it in a whole new way. Self-Care as a Faith Practice continues and this may be the most important conversation you have all week.  \nWeek 3\, October 7: Restoration\nThis Wednesday is unlike any session we have had so far. Join us at 6:30 PM as Self-Care as a Faith Practice turns toward restoration\, and we explore together what it truly means to be renewed from the inside out\, through an experience that is slower\, deeper\, and more personal than you may expect. Come with an open heart and give yourself permission to simply receive.  \n\nWeek 4\, October 14: Sustainability   \nFour weeks ago\, we asked a question. This Wednesday at 6:30 PM we answer it with something personal\, something practical\, and something you will carry long after you leave. Don’t miss the final session of Self-Care as a Faith Practice.  \nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/wow-self-care-as-a-faith-practice/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,General,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T234500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T234500
DTSTAMP:20260908T232250Z
CREATED:20260901T222325Z
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SUMMARY:LOPC New Member Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make LOPC your church home? We invite you to consider becoming an active member.\nJoin Pastors Peter Whitelock and Chris Baldwin to learn more about LOPC’s vision\, get plugged in through the Next Steps program\, and meet other new folks like yourself. Whether you’ve been attending for a while and want to learn more\, or are interested in becoming a member\, this class is for you.\nChildcare is available for children ages 2 and up. Please request on the form below by October 10.\nFor questions\, contact Pastor Chris Baldwin.\nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://lopc.org/event/lopc-new-member-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Life,General,latest,Registrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260826T193633Z
CREATED:20260825T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193633Z
UID:44657-1792454400-1793750399@lopc.org
SUMMARY:Guardrails for Kids and AI: A Three Session Parent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Tuesday nights with Jeff Eyet\, UC Berkeley lecturer and co-founder of the Berkeley Innovation Group. \nDates: October 6\, 13 and 20\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: LOPC\, 49 Knox Drive\, Lafayette\, CA 94549 \nAI Parenting Workshop Series Overview \nYour teenager is already using AI. The question is whether they’re calling the shots or just accepting the first response they get. \nResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania ran a study with nearly a thousand high school math students\, published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. One group got open access to ChatGPT during practice. Their practice scores jumped 48 percent. Then the tool was taken away for the exam\, and that same group scored 17 percent worse than the students who never touched it. A second group used a version built with safeguards. They came out even with the students who never used AI at all. \nSame tool. Same kids. Different result\, based on how it got used. And here’s the part that got me: neither group could tell. The kids who did worse didn’t think they’d learned less. The kids who broke even thought they’d done better. \nTry this at dinner tonight. Ask your kid what the AI got wrong\, and how they caught it. If the answer is “nothing\,” nobody’s checking. That’s the whole problem in one question\, and we spend three weeks on it.\nEach workshop stands on its own and is limited to 50 attendees. Come to one or come to all three. \nOct 6. The homework looks better. That doesn’t mean they learned it. How to tell the difference\, and what to ask when you can’t. That study was math\, where an answer is right or wrong. Nobody’s run it on essays yet\, and essays are where most of our kids are using this. \nOct 13. When everybody uses the same tool\, everybody’s work starts to look the same. So\, what still makes your kid stand out? We’ll also get into agents\, which are AI tools that go do things instead of just answering.  It’s a different conversation when the AI can take actions on your behalf. \nOct 20. What to actually do about it at home. The guardrails in that Penn study were built into the software by researchers. You can’t install those. But you can set rules that work the same way. That’s this night. Specific rules\, by age\, that you can hold to on a school night. \nOn ages. Middle school and high school aren’t the same conversation. A 7th grader mostly shouldn’t be leaning on this stuff yet. A high school senior’s admissions essays are being read by admissions officers who can tell. Every night splits time between both\, and there’s time at the end for questions about your child’s situation specifically. \nThe format is short talks paired with table discussions. Bring your questions and an open mind. \nRegister Here\nFor questions\, contact Shelli Brudzinski.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/guardrails-for-kids-and-ai-a-three-session-parent-workshop/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes/workshops/speakers,latest,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20230914T210422Z
CREATED:20230914T210422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T210422Z
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SUMMARY:Love Does: Volunteer with Us - LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to join us by volunteering at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano! By working together (up to 20 of us)\, we’ll sort\, box\, and bag food to provide for those in our community facing hunger. This is an opportunity to serve those in need while building connections at LOPC. \nHere’s how you can help: \n\nWhen: Saturday afternoon\n\nSaturday August 15\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 19\, 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nSaturday\, October 31\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, December 19\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we do: Warehouse Volunteers – Sort and box food donations\, bag fresh produce\, and ensure everything is ready for distribution.\nWhat to wear: Wear comfortable clothes\, long pants are recommended but not required (jeans are great!).\nAge requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+\, Minimum Age:16+\nWhere: Food Bank\, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited\, so carpooling is a great idea!\n\nWhy it matters: The Food Bank serves over 390\,000 people each month\, and our volunteer support is critical to this mission. Your time and effort directly help those in Contra Costa and Solano counties who are struggling to put food on the table. \nReady to make a difference? Click HERE to sign up now and help us fight hunger! \nQuestions? Contact Michelle Browning.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/food-bank-work-day/2026-10-31/
CATEGORIES:latest,Love Does,Mission,Registrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T130000
DTSTAMP:20230914T210422Z
CREATED:20230914T210422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T210422Z
UID:44726-1797678000-1797685200@lopc.org
SUMMARY:Love Does: Volunteer with Us - LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to join us by volunteering at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano! By working together (up to 20 of us)\, we’ll sort\, box\, and bag food to provide for those in our community facing hunger. This is an opportunity to serve those in need while building connections at LOPC. \nHere’s how you can help: \n\nWhen: Saturday afternoon\n\nSaturday August 15\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 19\, 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nSaturday\, October 31\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nSaturday\, December 19\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we do: Warehouse Volunteers – Sort and box food donations\, bag fresh produce\, and ensure everything is ready for distribution.\nWhat to wear: Wear comfortable clothes\, long pants are recommended but not required (jeans are great!).\nAge requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+\, Minimum Age:16+\nWhere: Food Bank\, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited\, so carpooling is a great idea!\n\nWhy it matters: The Food Bank serves over 390\,000 people each month\, and our volunteer support is critical to this mission. Your time and effort directly help those in Contra Costa and Solano counties who are struggling to put food on the table. \nReady to make a difference? Click HERE to sign up now and help us fight hunger! \nQuestions? Contact Michelle Browning.
URL:https://lopc.org/event/food-bank-work-day/2026-12-19/
CATEGORIES:latest,Love Does,Mission,Registrations
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