Crafternoon for Vacation Bible Camp
May 3 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549
Join us for Crafternoon, a Children's Ministry program where we make scenery & props for Vacation Bible Camp!

All are welcome, though we ask if you are bringing someone under 18, that a parent or guardian chaperone that crafter. In addition to our vibrant Rainforest projects, we will enjoy fellowship and tasty snacks.

Materials are provided and there are projects for every skill level.

Advance registration is requested at www.lopc.org/registrations. Contact Susan Wentworth for more information.
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Love Does: Volunteer with Us – LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
May 16 @ 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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Love Does: Volunteer with us – Food Pantry Warehouse Volunteer at MCC!
May 20 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm


Food Pantry Warehouse Volunteer at MCC

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with Monument Crisis Center’s Food Distribution Program at MCC, 1990 Market Street, Concord. Responsibilities vary as needed and may include sorting food, retrieving carts, helping clients carry groceries to their cars, and other tasks that support the flow of distribution.

Volunteers should be comfortable standing for up to four hours and moving throughout their shift.

CONFIRMED DATES:

 	
TUESDAY MARCH 17, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
 	
WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
 	
WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
 	
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 8:30 - 12:00 PM

Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.

Thank you for showing up for our neighbors and putting love into action!

Register Today!
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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.
Wednesdays, June 17 and 24 at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Community Potluck and Interfaith Service at Temple Isaiah, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Register by May 22
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.
REGISTER HERE
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Service Squad Retreat 2026
June 5 - June 7
This year we are stretching time to spend more focused attention at each partner location. Our theme is Building A Better World. On Friday we’ll be working with the John Muir Land Trust at their Regenerative Farm. On Saturday we’ll head into the city to hand out food at a food pantry in Chinatown. On Sunday we’re worshiping at Glide Memorial Church before serving lunch at Glide to the unhoused. Youth may earn up to 22 service hours.
Throughout the weekend, youth will learn ways to be involved in creating a beautiful world where justice and peace are the way we live out God’s love in the world. We hope the time together will inspire youth to serve others throughout their lives.

Cost: $260

Financial assistance is available, and we are happy to help – contact cynthia@lopc.org

REGISTER HERE

 
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Service-Learning Experience for High School Students
June 8 - June 12
Registration is full for the week. Please Contact Cynthia to be placed on the waitlist.

Cost: $150

Students will serve with Hope Solutions in the morning before returning to LOPC to serve at VB Camp in the afternoon. The evenings will be full of fun activities.

For questions: Contact Cynthia Purvis, Cynthia@lopc.org
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