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.
Introducing love does groups
August 26 @ 8:00 am - October 15 @ 5:00 pmWe’re excited to announce the launch of love does Groups, a brand-new, short-term small group experience built around direct service and shared calling to serve. Each cycle, choose a focus - food insecurity, at-risk youth, housing insecurity, or a special track for families with children - and serve alongside others who share your calling in support of our mission partners. Food Insecurity: Join efforts to combat hunger through hands-on service like food distribution, breakfast preparation, pantry work, and meal bagging with local partners including MCC, the Food Bank, and Trinity Center. Supporting At-Risk Youth: Support youth through enrichment classes, clothing sorts, and seasonal celebrations in partnership with Hope Solutions, MCC, and Trinity Center. Housing Insecure: Serve those experiencing housing insecurity by helping with site cleanups, activities for seniors and unhoused adults, store/mailroom support, and special evening events with Hope Solutions, Trinity Center, and MCC. Family Track: Designed for families (ages 5+), this track includes fun and family-friendly service opportunities at our local mission partners. Spaces are limited for this new program! If you would like to learn more, please contact Michelle Browning. Register Here!
Companions for the Journey 2025 (Zoom Only)
October 13, 2025 - June 13, 2026Companions for the Journey (Zoom Only) 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). Contact Carl Grant at clgrantsd@gmail.com or Pat Stevens at pls@berkeley.edu for more information. 2025-2026 Schedule Monday evenings: 6:30 - 9:00 pm:
Thursday mornings: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm:
- October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 16, April 13, May 11
Season Wrap Up: Saturday June 6 or 13, 2025, 9:30 - 11:30 am REGISTER HERE
- October 16, November 13, December 11, January 15, February 12, March 19, April 16, May 14
Women’s Retreat with Jaime Polson, Jane Mackenzie and Jennifer Davidson
October 18 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmListening to Your Life, Finding God
Do you long to hear God’s voice more clearly in the middle of your busy days? This year’s Women’s Retreat will be a chance to step away for a while, catch your breath, and discover how God meets us not just in quiet moments, but also in the ordinary rhythms of life. Together we’ll connect with others, reflect, rest, and learn to pay attention for God’s presence in the everyday. Join us for a morning of encouragement, community, and spiritual renewal. Dr. Jennifer W. Davidson is a seasoned coach, educator, and retreat leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education and intercultural teaching and learning. As former dean and vice president for academic affairs at the Graduate Theological Union, Jennifer’s approach blends scholarly depth and theological insight with creative, hands-on practices that awaken inner wisdom and spiritual attentiveness. Through retreats and coaching, Jennifer offers a vibrant and empowering space for growth, clarity, and joyful self-discovery. Contact Shelli Brudzinski for questions regarding this special event! Register HereNew Members Class
October 26 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pmThe New Member class provides an opportunity to meet the pastoral staff and explore church membership at LOPC. We discuss what it means to be Presbyterian, learn about the history and vision of LOPC, and how to have a meaningful membership. We offer membership classes periodically throughout the year, and our next New Member class will be Sunday, October 26, following Worship, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm. Click here to register, or for more information, contact Pastor Chris Baldwin with any questions.
Reflections on Gaza
October 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmOctober 26, following Worship at 12:00 p.m., Oak Room Join us for an event featuring a screening of the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, followed by a conversation with local Bay Area physician Dr. Mohammad Subeh, who will share his experience volunteering in Gaza. Alongside the screening, we invite you to explore Soul of My Soul, an art exhibit showcasing work created by children in our local community that helps us process the ongoing violence and displacement. The art exhibit will be displayed outside, no RSVP needed, so all are welcome to view. Please RSVP for the documentary screening and conversation with Dr. Subeh by clicking HERE.
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
Volunteer with Us – LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
November 1 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday November 1, 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:
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, November 1, 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!
