Faith250: A Community Celebration of our Country’s 250th Anniversary
June 3 - July 3
Wednesdays, June 3 and June 10 at Temple Isaiah, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Check-in at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, June 17 and 24 at LOPC, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Check-in at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Community Dinner and Interfaith Service at Temple Isaiah, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church and Temple Isaiah are partnering to host a multi-week commemoration of the 250th year of America for congregations in our community. We all know these are divisive and bitter times. This program, faith250, invites us to build a more robust, healthy, and interconnected interfaith and civic community. Clusters of congregations across the country will be participating.
On each Wednesday evening in June, we will explore one of four foundational texts from American history:


 	
The Declaration of Independence
 	
Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
 	
The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus
 	
America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates

An expert will help frame each text for us. Then we will gather in intentionally-created small groups.  During these conversations, we will explore the texts from our diverse perspectives, articulate the values we share, deepen our relationships, and reflect on our role as people of faith in this challenging moment.
Plan to join your neighbors in this once-in-a generation opportunity! To read more about the program, visit faith250.org.
Pre-registration is closed, but you are welcome to attend and register in person. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m.
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Love Does: Volunteer with Us – LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
July 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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.

Here’s how you can help:

 	
When: Saturday afternoons

 	
Saturday May 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
 	
Saturday June 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
 	
Saturday July 11, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
 	
Saturday August 15, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm


 	
What we do: Warehouse Volunteers - Sort and box food donations, bag fresh produce, and ensure everything is ready for distribution.
 	
What to wear: Wear comfortable clothes, long pants are recommended but not required (jeans are great!). The warehouse does not have heat or a/c, layers are encouraged.
 	
Age requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+, Minimum Age:16+
 	
Where: Concord Warehouse, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited, so carpooling is a great idea!

Why 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.

Ready to make a difference? Click HERE to sign up now and help us fight hunger!

Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.
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Love Does: Kapnek Hygiene Kits Together
July 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Love Does: Kapnek Hygiene Kits Together

July 12 | 11:00 a.m. | Oak Room

Stay after worship and put love into action! All generations are invited to assemble hygiene kits supporting our mission partner, JF Kapnek Trust, for mothers staying with hospitalized children. Help bring comfort and hope to families in need while serving alongside friends of all ages from our LOPC community! Register HERE or email Michelle Browning.

Register Today!
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New Members Class
July 19 @ 11:10 am - 1:00 pm
Are you ready to make LOPC your church home? We invite you to consider becoming an active member.
Join 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.
Childcare is available for children ages 2 and up. Please request on the form below by July 5.
Click this link to learn more and to register.
 
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