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As Christians, one of our greatest callings is to share God’s love with the world and our community through service and action. When we show up for our neighbors, work alongside each other, and commit to making a difference, real change happens. Thank you for being part of this mission. Let’s keep serving, loving, and making an impact together.
love does
As Christians, one of our greatest callings is to share God’s love with the world and our community through service and action. When we show up for our neighbors, work alongside each other, and commit to making a difference, real change happens. Thank you for being part of this mission. Let’s keep serving, loving, and making an impact together.
Love Does is the aptly named program at LOPC that creates opportunities to serve both locally and globally, demonstrating Christ’s love to those in need. Through acts of service, we show our care and commitment to others, living out the command to love our neighbors as Christ has loved us. Whether it’s providing for the hungry, supporting those in crisis, or reaching out to communities far and wide, Love Does empowers us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
– Matthew 25:40, 45, NIV
Love Does affirms that our faith is active, and that we can accomplish great things together. It matters that we are in our communities, making an impact, showing others they are loved, and reminding them of God’s love for them.
LOPC invites individuals of all ages and abilities to serve together across generations. Throughout the year, the Love Does program provides monthly opportunities to serve both on-campus and in communities throughout Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties.
Share a little love this Christmas! Help local families celebrate the holidays, provide warm clothing and food for neighbors, or gather preschool supplies for children in Zimbabwe.
Trinity Center Warm Clothing & Essentials Drive | November 1–22
Help neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing instability stay warm as the weather turns colder. We’re collecting the following items requested by Trinity Center:
- Men: Denim jeans, casual pants, sweatshirts and sweatpants, jackets, belts, warm shirts, casual shoes (especially athletic shoes), underwear in sizes medium and large, and white crew socks.
- Women: Sweatshirts and sweatpants, jackets, leggings/yoga pants, and casual shoes (especially athletic shoes).
- For all: Knit hats and scarves, blankets, sleeping bags, rolling suitcases, duffel bags, and backpacks.
Please donate only listed items, new or gently used, clean, and stain-free. Underwear must be new.
Join the donation sort! November 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Davies Room. Help organize donations and get them ready for Trinity Center. All ages are welcome!
More information about Trinity Center – https://www.trinitycenterwc.org/
Hope Solutions’ Spirit of Giving | November 1–December 6
Help make a local family’s holiday brighter! Choose an ornament from our Giving Tree on the Plaza on Sundays, or select a gift through our virtual tree. Shop for a child’s or parent’s requested gift using the gift details and return instructions provided. Join us for gift wrapping fun and final gift drop-off on December 6, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., during Jingle Bell Jamboree!
More information about Hope Solutions – https://www.hopesolutions.org/
Click HERE for the Virtual Tree.
Monument Crisis Center Holiday Food Box Drive | November 1–December 8
Help keep local families fed this holiday season! Pick up a box at the Mission Table on the Plaza throughout November, then fill it with groceries and holiday treats using the shopping list and packing instructions.
More information about MCC – https://monumentcrisiscenter.org/
Kapnek Preschool Supply Drive | November 1–December 6
Help fill preschool classrooms in Zimbabwe with supplies for learning and play! Kapnek will have a shipping container at LOPC in December, and we’re helping fill it with new or gently used preschool supplies:
- Art supplies: Construction paper, kids’ scissors, paints, glue, markers, and crayons
- Books: Young children’s books
- Group play: Blocks, puzzles, and other preschool toys children can enjoy together. Please only donate toys for group play that do not require batteries
Lend a hand with packing! Help sort and organize supplies, pack and label boxes, complete box contents lists, and load the container. Date TBD. This is a great service opportunity for children, youth, and small groups to serve together!
Drop Off Donations & Get Involved
Bring all donations to the Ministry Center, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or to the Mission Table on the Plaza on Sundays. Please follow each drive’s deadline and any gift return instructions.
Email Michelle Browning for more information or to sign up to volunteer. We’d love to have you join us!
Love Does: All Year Long
Love Does Day is more than a single day. It embodies who we are as a church: a community putting love into action. Love Does Day inspires us to serve our neighbors year-round, giving us chances to meet new people, have fun, share laughter, and watch as small acts ripple outward to make a difference.
Thank you again for making this year’s Love Does Day truly special! We are so grateful that you served, loved, and made a difference in the lives of our neighbors and in our community.
Stay connected and involved. Sign up for our monthly mission newsletter to stay up to date on all things mission, discover volunteer opportunities, and continue putting love into action throughout the year at lopc.org/mission-newsletter.
Love Does Logo
This year, Love Does introduced an updated logo created in partnership with Emelyn Mejía, an artist from Fotokids, one of LOPC’s mission partners. Emelyn, who credits Fotokids with shaping her personal and creative growth, designed the new logo to capture the warmth, authenticity, and spirit of Love Does Day. We’re so grateful for the creativity and heart she brought to reimagining the Love Does logo.
STAFF
- Jaime Polson, Mission Pastor
- Michelle Browning, Mission Manager
Resources
- Love Does Christmas 2026: Click HERE for the one page informational flyer.
- Love Does Volunteer Opportunities: Click HERE for the volunteer opportunities flyer.
- Love Does: No time to shop or donate supplies, go to lopc.org/lovedoes/give.