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.
Winter Nights at LOPC: October 27 – November 10
October 27 - November 10Join us in welcoming and caring for families this fall. Sign up to volunteer, prepare a meal, or spend time building community with our guests. LOPC will be hosting the Winter Nights Shelter Program again this fall, from October 27 to November 10. This is an opportunity for our congregation to come together in service. Winter Nights is an important program that provides families experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County with a safe, warm place to stay, along with meals, transportation, tutoring, and case management. To learn more about the program, visit cccwinternights.org. Questions? Contact Michelle Browning. sign up here
Zoom Prayer Group: Join Us in Prayer for Atfaluna and Gaza
November 10 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 amJoin Us in Prayer for Atfaluna and Gaza Zoom Prayer Group Every other Monday at 10:00 a.m., beginning September 29 We invite you to join us in prayer for our mission partner Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children and all those affected by the ongoing violence and displacement. All are welcome. Come as you are. Pray with us for peace, protection, and healing.
What is KIDSFEST?
November 15 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmKidsFest (formerly Lighthouse) is a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions, an LOPC mission partner dedicated to ending homelessness. Middle and high school students come together to connect with local children through fun games, arts and crafts, and lunch at their community center in Concord. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join but their attendance is not required. A great opportunity to serve our local community!
2025 Advent Study & Small Groups
November 30 - December 24Join an Advent Study Group!
The season of Advent is almost here and we invite you to consider joining one of our study groups to prepare your mind and heart for the arrival of the Christ Child -- the birth of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ -- Christmas! In this 3 or 4-week study (depending on group selection) and through group discussions, you will move through Advent exploring the themes of waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy through Dietrich Boenhoeffer's devotional entitled God is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas. God is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas by Dietrich Boenhoeffer.Questions? Contact Pastor Chris Baldwin chris@lopc.org Click this link to register for a small group!
- 3 or 4-week journey starting the week of November 30 and running through December 24
- Daily devotional readings
- Choose from a variety of groups or participate on your own
Advent 2025 Study Groups
1. Chris Baldwin & Jonathan Nolen – Men’s Group
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | No limit
Location: Oak Room2. Heather Logan – Open to All
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | Limit: 2 spots open for this pre-existing group
Location: Large Counseling Room (near Chapel)3. Cynthia Purvis – Young Adults (20-somethings)
Bi-Monthly on Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | No limit
Location: Fireside Room4. Jane MacKenzie – Open to All
Mondays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. (3-week study) | Limit: 10 spots left
Location: David & Jane MacKenzie’s Home5. Jim & Carson Beckemeyer – Open to All
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Limit: 8 spots left
Location: Jim & Carson Beckemeyer’s Home6. “Women On Wednesdays” with Alexis Thompson & Diane Vollering – Open to Women
Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Limit: 15 spots left
Location: Chapel Narthex7. Sharon Bartlett – Women’s Group (on Zoom)
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | FULL
Location: Virtual Group on Zoom8. Sue Nagle – Women’s Group
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:30–11:00 a.m. | FULL
Location: Davies Room9. Jeff Eyet & Peter Whitelock – Men’s Group
Fridays, 7:30–9:00 a.m. | No limit
Location: Oak RoomMary Worthen Special Event
November 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pmPlease join us for this special opportunity to hear from historian and journalist, Molly Worthen, Professor of History, UNC-Chapel Hill and author of SPELLBOUND: HOW CHARISMA SHAPED AMERICA HISTORY FROM THE PURITANS TO DONALD TRUMP. Orinda Book will have a table at the event to purchase the book. Dr. Worthen will be available to sign books following the event. A light lunch will be provided. For planning purposes, registration is requested but not required.
Jingle Bell Jamboree
December 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmCelebrate the joy of the season at our free, all-ages community event! Invite your friends and neighbors to enjoy: -Holiday snacks & treats -Christmas sing-along -Cookie decorating -Face painting -Crafts + games, and more Please RSVP below so we may plan for the meal. Questions? Feel free to email Gina Hageboeck.
