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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat with Jaime Polson\, Jane Mackenzie and Jennifer Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Your Life\, Finding God\nDo you long to hear God’s voice more clearly in the middle of your busy days? This year’s Women’s Retreat will be a chance to step away for a while\, catch your breath\, and discover how God meets us not just in quiet moments\, but also in the ordinary rhythms of life. Together we’ll connect with others\, reflect\, rest\, and learn to pay attention for God’s presence in the everyday. Join us for a morning of encouragement\, community\, and spiritual renewal. \nDr. Jennifer W. Davidson is a seasoned coach\, educator\, and retreat leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education and intercultural teaching and learning. As former dean and vice president for academic affairs at the Graduate Theological Union\, Jennifer’s approach blends scholarly depth and theological insight with creative\, hands-on practices that awaken inner wisdom and spiritual attentiveness. Through retreats and coaching\, Jennifer offers a vibrant and empowering space for growth\, clarity\, and joyful self-discovery. \nContact Shelli Brudzinski for questions regarding this special event! \nRegister Here
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CATEGORIES:Registrations,Women's Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T153000
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SUMMARY:WOW-Women on Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Daytime Book Study: 3:30- 5:00 p.m. led by Diane Vollering\nEvening Book Study: 6:00-7:30 p.m. led by Alexis Thompson\n\nWomen On Wednesdays is a new fellowship group designed just for women\, meeting weekly to connect\, share\, and grow together in faith. Whether you’re seeking meaningful friendships\, encouragement\, or a deeper understanding of the Bible\, this is a welcoming space for women of all ages and backgrounds. Join us weekly for uplifting conversation\, supportive community\, and inspiring Bible study. Come as you are—let’s journey together!\n\nWOW will start as a 7-week book study that coincides with children and youth programs Play on Wednesday and YOW so that you can drop your children and join us! Please find details and registration information for these children and youth programs on page 2 of Connections.\n\nWOW will also be hosting women-focused social events monthly\, mission projects\, and a new annual Women’s Retreat in October. Stay tuned!\n\nContact Shelli Brudzinski for questions regarding WOW!\nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/wow-women-on-wednesdays/
CATEGORIES:latest,Registrations,Women's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Parent Education with Yush Sztalkoper - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Parent Education Event for Parents with Preschool and Elementary Age Children  \nFriday\, September 12th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church (in the Oak Room) The Child in Front of You: Seeing with Curiosity\, Parenting with Compassion \nThis interactive session will offer parents a reflective view on understanding their children during high-pressure moments and the positive impact of responding in a loving and compassionate way. The session will help parents to understand behavior as communication and the ability to reconnect with your child’s true needs. In addition\, parents will learn how to take pause during difficult situations and to respond with clarity and intention\, allowing for a calm\, tender\, and positive environment for both the child and parent. \nOur speaker\, Yush Sztalkoper is the founder of NeuroSpark+ and the creator of Root Reflection™ and the SHIFT Method™ – frameworks that blend neuroscience\, lived experience\, and practical compassion to support emotional safety and belonging for all children and youth. She partners with parents\, educators\, and organizations to move from reactivity to regulation\, offering tools and insights that are as grounded as they are human. \nLearn more about Yush Sztalkoper at https://www.neurosparkplus.com/ \nContact Shelli Brudzinski for questions regarding this event. \nPlease note: If you would like to attend both events\, use add registrant at the bottom of the registration form. \nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/parent-education-with-yush-sztalkoper-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Registrations,Women's Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T180000
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SUMMARY:Parent Education with Yush Sztalkoper - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Parent Education Event for Parents with Preschool and Elementary Age Children  \nWednesday\, September 10th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church (in the Oak Room) Practical Resilience: Tools to Support Your Child and Yourself \nThis interactive session offers parents a science-informed\, compassion-centered toolkit for helping their children stay regulated and connected\, even in high-pressure moments. The session is designed to foster self-awareness\, and mindset shifts for both parents and children in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. Discussion will also include a realistic approach for creating a calm connection between parent and child\, in multiple situations. \nOur speaker\, Yush Sztalkoper is the founder of NeuroSpark+ and the creator of Root Reflection™ and the SHIFT Method™ – frameworks that blend neuroscience\, lived experience\, and practical compassion to support emotional safety and belonging for all children and youth. She partners with parents\, educators\, and organizations to move from reactivity to regulation\, offering tools and insights that are as grounded as they are human. \nLearn more about Yush Sztalkoper at https://www.neurosparkplus.com/ \nContact Shelli Brudzinski for questions regarding this event. \nPlease note: If you would like to attend both events\, use add registrant at the bottom of the registration form. \nRegister Here
URL:https://lopc.org/event/parent-education-with-yush-sztalkoper/
CATEGORIES:Care and Support,Registrations,Seedlings Preschool,Women's Ministry
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