EVENT REGISTRATION
Events are listed by date. Please scroll down to find the program you are looking for.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Events are listed by date. Please scroll down to find the program you are looking for.
Welcome Center Volunteers
August 1 - December 31Be an LOPC ambassador and welcome all on Sunday mornings in the Welcome Center. This is an easy way to start serving regularly and to get to know your LOPC community. The shift is on Sundays, 9:45 - 11:30 am. No experience needed! Sign Up Here For additional information, email Michelle Browning.
New! Be a part of our Community Groups!
September 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmKick Off Gathering for Community Groups following Worship in Fellowship Hall What is a Community Group? It is people coming together to serve or just spend time together. It makes fellowship with others easy with a group of curated mission and fellowship experiences each month from September through May. As part of a Community Group, you can expect various service opportunities within our community and beyond. Whether it’s volunteering at Winter Nights, serving together at love does, or participating in other service opportunities, there’s a place for you to contribute your time and talents. Beyond service, we believe in fostering a sense of belonging and friendship. Our gatherings will also include meaningful fellowship where we share life together, encourage one another, and grow together spiritually. We welcome you to join us! Whether you’re new to the church or a longtime member looking to deepen your involvement, these groups offer a supportive environment where you can make a real impact and deepen your relationships at LOPC. Sign up as a family or as an individual, or grab some friends and sign up as a group together! Already in a group? We would still love to have you, and you can sign up your existing LOPC group! All ages welcome! Register Here for Community Groups Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.
Alpha Series: Fall 2024
September 15 @ 11:00 am - November 24 @ 12:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549Following Worship, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm, Davies Room Sundays, September 15 - November 24 (dates below) What is Alpha?: Alpha is a series of conversations about things we all question in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? What’s the purpose of life? What’s next? If you’re looking for a judgment-free space to ask hard questions and share your own opinion, there’s a place for you. Video Series: Week 1 - Sep 15 – “Who Is Jesus? Week 2 – Sep 29 – Father’s Day – “Why Did Jesus Die?” Week 3 – Oct 13 – “How Can I Have Faith?” Week 4 – Oct 27 – “Why and How Do I Pray?” Week 5 – Nov 10 – “Why and How Should I Read the Bible?” Week 6 – Nov 24 – “How Does God Guide Us?” Course Experience: Following the worship service, the group watches the videos together and then has breakout conversations about faith. The hope is for people to begin making themselves aware of God in the world and their everyday lives. Questions? Contact Michelle Browning. Register Here
PLAY on Wednesdays
September 18There are so many epic stories in the Bible: David vs. Goliath, baby Moses floating down the river in a basket, Jonah being swallowed by the whale, Joseph’s coat of many colors, and more. This fall, Children’s Ministry launches a new creative arts and tech program called PLAY on Wednesdays! Kids in K – 4th will have the opportunity to engage with these stories and experience them in a whole new way. Each week, our Co-Director of Children’s Ministry, Emily Austin, will use her theater background to introduce new ways of storytelling: stop-motion animation, shadow and hand puppetry, improvisation and tableaux, sound scape, prop and costume design, etc. We will read various accounts of Bible stories and picture books to learn the plot of the week and then break into small groups to take on the role of actor, designer, or playwright! Our young creatives will then get to work, telling the story in their own words and expressing their ideas of what these stories might mean in today’s world. PLAY on Wednesdays will run in two sessions and have a window-on-the-work showcase at the conclusion of each session which we will open for friends and family to attend. Tuition for PLAY on Wednesdays is $175 per semester. FALL: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, showcase: Nov. 6. WINTER/SPRING: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, showcase: March 19. 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. Register Here!
Raising Emotionally Healthy Children and Teens
September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmFocusing on high school youth in the LOPC Sanctuary. Parent Education on Raising Emotionally Healthy Children and Teens featuring Dr. Denise Pope. Dr. Pope is the cofounder of Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, which partners with school communities to elevate student voice and implement research-based, equity-centered strategies that improve well-being, engagement and belonging for all K-12 students. These seminars are in collaboration with the Lafayette Elementary and Acalanes Union High School Districts. For more information, please contact Cathy Scheve. Register Here
Raising Emotionally Healthy Children and Teens
September 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmFocusing on elementary and middle school youth in the LOPC Sanctuary. Parent Education on Raising Emotionally Healthy Children and Teens featuring Dr. Denise Pope. Dr. Pope is the cofounder of Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, which partners with school communities to elevate student voice and implement research-based, equity-centered strategies that improve well-being, engagement and belonging for all K-12 students. These seminars are in collaboration with the Lafayette Elementary and Acalanes Union High School Districts. For more information, please contact Cathy Scheve. Register Here
Companions for the Journey
October 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmCompanions for the Journey is a unique opportunity to be with fellow seekers reflecting on scripture and life, spoken word, and silence to find God's presence and guidance in ordinary life. Companions helps us experience God in our lives. We meet monthly on either Monday evenings at 6:30 pm or Thursdays mornings at 9:30 am from October through June (see schedule below). 2024-2025 Schedule Monday evenings: 6:30 - 9:00 pm:
Thursday mornings: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm:
- October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12
Season Wrap Up: Saturday June 7, 2024, 9:30 - 11:30 am Register Here
- October 17, November 14, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 15
Praying the Psalms: How do we pray in times such as these?
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWednesdays October 23 - November 13, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m., in the Chapel
Wanting to go more in depth with your own prayer life? Then join Pastor Jane to explore the prayers in the book of Psalms which speak to the vast expanse of human experience and emotion (from lament and rage to joy and praise). With the current turmoil and chaos in our world, the psalms give us words to pray. They teach us how to tell our story, cry out in pain, and show us ways to move towards praise and gratitude for God’s faithfulness, the community around us, and the beauty of the created world.
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