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 Potluck 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
June 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 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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LOPC BACKYARD BASH
free
June 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 

REGISTER HERE

Join us for a chance to “Splash the Pastors in the Dunk Tank” and enjoy summertime fun! 

Our annual Backyard Bash is a free, all-ages event—perfect for gathering to share time with friends and family after Sunday worship.

Enjoy:
• BBQ lunch
• Classic picnic games and activities
• The crowd-favorite Dunk-a-Pastor Challenge

Please RSVP to help us prepare for the event.

Click here to Volunteer for the Backyard Bash.  We welcome you to join in the fun of helping at the event. 

We can’t wait to spend the morning with you!

For Questions contact Gina Hageboeck  gina@lopc.org

 
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