EVENT REGISTRATION
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EVENT REGISTRATION
Events are listed by date. Please scroll down to find the program you are looking for.
Divorce Support Group
September 17 - November 5Led by Sharon Bartlett over 8 consecutive Thursdays, September 17 - November 5, 2026 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Davies Room The Divorce Support Group will offer a safe and confidential space for people navigating separation or divorce to get useful information about the process of healing from these experiences and moving forward in a positive way. Participants will have opportunities to share personal experiences as they relate to the topic for the evening and to heighten their awareness and gain insights from these experiences in the context of a supportive group of individuals. We are not alone on this journey. The group will have a maximum of 15 members. All are welcome. Topics for group discussions include:
- Stages of divorce recovery.
- Recognizing and dealing with feelings.
- The healing power of grief.
- Letting go of the past and taking responsibility for the future.
- The power of forgiveness.
- Setting reasonable expectations and healthy boundaries.
- Co-dependence.
- Moving on with new strength, understanding, and insight.
For additional questions, contact Shelli Brudzinski.
REGISTER HERELove Does: Volunteer with Us – LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
October 31 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmWe’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:
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.
- When: Saturday afternoon
- Saturday August 15, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Saturday, September 19, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
- Saturday, October 31, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Saturday, December 19, 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!).
- Age requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+, Minimum Age:16+
- Where: Food Bank, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited, so carpooling is a great idea!
Love Does Christmas: Trinity Center Warm Clothing & Essentials Drive | November 1–22
November 1 - November 22Trinity Center Warm Clothing & Essentials Drive | November 1–22 Help neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing instability stay warm as the weather turns colder. We’re collecting the following items requested by Trinity Center:
Please donate only listed items, new or gently used, clean, and stain-free. Underwear must be new. Donation Drop: Ministry Center, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or to the Mission Table on the Plaza on Sundays. Join the Trinity Center donation sort! November 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Davies Room. Help organize donations and get them ready for Trinity Center. All ages are welcome! Email Michelle Browning for more information or to sign up to volunteer. We’d love to have you join us!
- Men: Denim jeans, casual pants, sweatshirts and sweatpants, jackets, belts, warm shirts, casual shoes (especially athletic shoes), underwear in sizes medium and large, and white crew socks.
- Women: Sweatshirts and sweatpants, jackets, leggings/yoga pants, and casual shoes (especially athletic shoes).
- For all: Knit hats and scarves, blankets, sleeping bags, rolling suitcases, duffel bags, and backpacks.
Love Does Christmas: Monument Crisis Center Holiday Food Box Drive | November 1–December 8
November 1 - December 8Love Does Christmas: Monument Crisis Center Holiday Food Box Drive | November 1–December 8 Help keep local families fed this holiday season! Pick up a box at the Mission Table on the Plaza throughout November, then fill it with groceries and holiday treats using the shopping list and packing instructions., and return your filled box to LOPC. Learn more about MCC by clicking HERE. Donation Drop: Ministry Center, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or to the Mission Table on the Plaza on Sundays. Email Michelle Browning for more information. We’d love to have you join us!
Love Does Christmas: Kapnek Preschool Supply Drive | November 1 – December 6
November 1 - December 6Kapnek Preschool Supply Drive | November 1- December 6 Help fill preschool classrooms in Zimbabwe with supplies for learning and play! Kapnek will have a shipping container at LOPC in December, and we’re helping fill it with new or gently used preschool supplies:
Drop Off Donations: Bring all donations to the Ministry Center, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or to the Mission Table on the Plaza on Sundays. Lend a hand with packing! Help sort and organize supplies, pack and label boxes, complete box contents lists, and load the container. Date TBD. This is a great service opportunity for children, youth, and small groups to serve together! Email Michelle Browning for more information or to sign up to volunteer. We’d love to have you join us!
- Art supplies: Construction paper, kids’ scissors, paints, glue, markers, and crayons
- Books: Young children’s books
- Group play: Blocks, puzzles, and other preschool toys children can enjoy together. Please only donate toys for group play that do not require batteries.
Love Does Christmas: Hope Solutions “Spirit of Giving” Tree
November 1 - December 6Hope Solutions’ Spirit of Giving | November 1–December 6 Help make a local family’s holiday brighter! Choose an ornament from our Giving Tree on the Plaza on Sundays, or select a gift through our virtual tree. Shop for a child’s or parent’s requested gift using the gift details and return instructions provided. Donation Drop: Bring your gift-wrapped donations to the Ministry Center, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or to the Mission Table on the Plaza on Sundays; or please join us for gift wrapping fun and final gift drop-off on December 6, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., during Jingle Bell Jamboree! Learn more information about Hope Solutions by clicking HERE. Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.
Join us for Love Does at Monument Crisis Center: Food Distribution Volunteers
November 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmLove Does at Monument Crisis Center: Food Distribution Warehouse Volunteer
Wednesday, October 21, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Additional shifts on November 2 and December 9.) 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. Thanks in advance for lending a hand! Questions? Contact Michelle Browning. Sign Up Today!Parent’s Day Out
$25.00November 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549Need some time to relax, catch up on errands, or enjoy a date? Bring your kids ages 5–11 to LOPC on Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for a fun day of games, crafts, service projects, hands-on science, lunch, and snacks! Cost is $25 per child; scholarships are available. Middle and high schoolers are invited to volunteer by contacting Susan at susan@lopc.org. Register at lopc.org/registrations.
Questions? Feel free to drop a line to emily@lopc.org for more details.
When: Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Who: parents/caregivers and kids ages 5 - 11 Where: LOPC Why: Cause we all need a day to play Register HERE2026 Advent Study & Small Groups
November 16 @ 8:00 am - December 21 @ 5:00 pmPrepare Your Heart for Advent, Join a Study Group
This Advent, curl up with an old friend. Join a small group to read Charles Dickens' beloved classic A Christmas Carol alongside Scripture, and discover how Ebenezer Scrooge's unforgettable night of ghosts, regrets, and second chances echoes the hope of the season Together we'll laugh, reflect, and maybe even spot a little of Scrooge in ourselves. Along the way, we'll explore how God's grace can still change a heart, and how a changed heart can bless everyone around it. Grab a book, a mug of something warm, and a few friends. The Christmas Carol Study Guide will lead the way!Advent 2026 Group Options
Monday: *Chris Baldwin – Men's Group Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. November 16–December 21 Location: Oak Room Availability: No limit *Heather Logan – Coed Group Mondays, 6:30–8:00 p.m. November 16–December 21 Location: Sequoia Room Availability: 2 spots remaining Wednesday: *Tom Scovel – Coed Group Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. November 18–December 23 Location: On campus, room to be announced Availability: 10 spots remaining Friday: *Jeff Eyet – Men's Group Fridays, 7:00–8:30 a.m. November 20–December 18 Location: Oak Room Availability: No limitREGISTER HERE
More Advent Study Groups Coming Soon!
Participants are to source their own books. Amazon Link to A Christmas Carol Questions? Contact Rev. Chris Baldwin at chris@lopc.org.The History of Immigration in the US
November 22 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmMany of us had the pleasure of hearing Hidetaka Hirota speak during our faith250 event. We have invited him back to speak on the history of immigration in the US after the second service on November 22. The sermon that day will draw from Matthew 25 in which Jesus teaches us that serving others in need is what love does and, therefore, what God expects of all who claim him. This includes the immigrants among us. Hidetaka is an associate professor at UC Berkeley and a social and legal historian of the United States specializing in immigration. His research has focused on the history of anti-immigrant sentiment, immigration law and policy, and the origins of immigrant deportation. A light lunch will be served. Registration is encouraged at lopc.org/registrations for planning purposes. For questions, Contact Shelli Brudzinski, shelli@lopc.org
Jingle Bell Jamboree
December 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549REGISTER FOR JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE 🎄 LOPC Jingle Bell Jamboree 🔔 Sunday, December 6 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Celebrate the holiday season at our FREE, all-ages community event! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer, including: 🍕 Pizza lunch 🎶 Christmas carols & sing-along 🎨 Face painting ✂️ Holiday crafts & activities ☕ Hot cocoa & holiday treats Bring your family, invite your friends and neighbors, and celebrate the joy of the season together! Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP: lopc.org/jinglebell Questions? gina@lopc.org
LOPC Christmas Concert
December 12 - December 13Join us for LOPC's annual Christmas Concert: Songs for a Winter's Night. The LOPC choir and orchestra will perform hymns and folksongs, and the guests will be invited to sing carols together. The concert will be followed by a cookies and cider reception. Concerts are on December 12 & 13 at 4:00 p.m. Click below to reserve for either date: RESERVE TICKETS HERE
