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.
Welcome Center Volunteers
August 1 - December 31Be an LOPC ambassador and welcome all on Sunday mornings in the Welcome Center. This is an easy way to start serving regularly and to get to know your LOPC community. The shift is on Sundays, 9:45 - 11:30 am. No experience needed! Sign Up Here For additional information, email Michelle Browning.
Alpha Series: Fall 2024
September 15 @ 11:00 am - November 24 @ 12:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549Following Worship, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm, Davies Room Sundays, September 15 - November 24 (dates below) What is Alpha?: Alpha is a series of conversations about things we all question in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? What’s the purpose of life? What’s next? If you’re looking for a judgment-free space to ask hard questions and share your own opinion, there’s a place for you. Video Series: Week 1 - Sep 15 – “Who Is Jesus? Week 2 – Sep 29 – “Why Did Jesus Die?” Week 3 – Oct 13 – “How Can I Have Faith?” Week 4 – Oct 27 – “Why and How Do I Pray?” Week 5 – Nov 10 – “Why and How Should I Read the Bible?” Week 6 – Nov 24 – “How Does God Guide Us?” Course Experience: Following the worship service, the group watches the videos together and then has breakout conversations about faith. The hope is for people to begin making themselves aware of God in the world and their everyday lives. Questions? Contact Michelle Browning. Register Here
Book Study Groups (Community Life) – Fall 2024
September 16 @ 8:00 am - November 30 @ 5:00 pm
LOPC's Book Study Groups offer a fantastic opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and connect with others in our community. All are welcome to join, and these groups typically have 8-12 people with a leader who facilitates the discussions. In these groups, you'll explore books together, engage in prayer, and strengthen your bond with God and our community. Experience the joy of community and personal growth by joining a group today!
Program Year Emphasis: What is your next step of faith? No matter where you’re at on your journey of faith, there’s always an invitation to take that next step. Next step of serving, next step of connecting, next step of worshiping, and next step of giving. This program year is designed to invite us to think about what our next steps are individually and collectively as a church. Take your next step…by joining a group this program year!
- Guys Group with Chris Baldwin: Monday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (focus and schedule)
- Women's Group with Sharon Bartlett: Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, (focus and schedule)
- Mixed Group with Jim Davis: Thursday mornings (focus on Christian Theology & History)
- Mixed Group with Heather Logan: Monday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, starting 9/16 (focus: "Hallelujah Anyway Rediscovering Mercy" by Ann Lamott and "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown)
Contact Michelle Browning for more information. Click HERE to register for a group.
To Seek A Sacred Path: Labyrinth Workshop Retreat
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmOn Saturday, Oct. 12th, 10:00am-2:00pm, facilitator, Brighid FitzGibbon, MA, will lead us in the history of the prayer labyrinth along with learning how to quiet one's mind and open one's heart to our ever present God. The timeless tool of the prayer labyrinth can help bring respite and help us see new opportunity as we attune our body, mind, and spirit to God. Come learn how to integrate the prayer labyrinth into your spiritual life. All are welcome! We hope you will join us for this immersive and practical spiritual formation workshop! More information about our facilitator is below.
Questions? Contact Mary Jean Gunden.
Register Here! _____ Brighid FitzGibbon, MA Brighid is a trained facilitator, and her experience has included co-founding a community labyrinth initiative in Sonoma County, and she has served as a small group leader for Veriditas at Chartres Cathedral. Brighid is a board member Veriditas, a world-wide organization (https://veriditas.org/).Companions for the Journey
October 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmCompanions for the Journey 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). 2024-2025 Schedule Monday evenings: 6:30 - 9:00 pm:
Thursday mornings: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm:
- October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12
Season Wrap Up: Saturday June 7, 2024, 9:30 - 11:30 am Register Here
- October 17, November 14, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 15
Praying the Psalms: How do we pray in times such as these?
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWednesdays October 23 - November 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel
Wanting to go more in depth with your own prayer life? Then join Pastor Jane to explore the prayers in the book of Psalms which speak to the vast expanse of human experience and emotion (from lament and rage to joy and praise). With the current turmoil and chaos in our world, the psalms give us words to pray. They teach us how to tell our story, cry out in pain, and show us ways to move towards praise and gratitude for God’s faithfulness, the community around us, and the beauty of the created world.
Register HereLOPC New Member Class
November 3 @ 11:15 am - 12:45 pmOak Room, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549The 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 are planning to offer our next member class on Sunday November 3, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm. For more information, please contact Michelle Browning. Register Here
Lighthouse at Hope Solutions
November 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmJoin us for Lighthouse, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year, middle and high school students come together to connect with local youth 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. Service dates are on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. –3 p.m., November 16, February 8, March 15, and May 3. While we’d love for you to attend all the dates, feel free to join as your schedule allows. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Shine your light and make a difference with us! Contact Michelle Browning for more information. Register Here
Lighthouse at Hope Solutions
February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmJoin us for Lighthouse, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year, middle and high school students come together to connect with local youth 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. Service dates are on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. –3 p.m., November 16, February 8, March 15, and May 3. While we’d love for you to attend all the dates, feel free to join as your schedule allows. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Shine your light and make a difference with us! Contact Michelle Browning for more information. Register Here
Lighthouse at Hope Solutions
March 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmJoin us for Lighthouse, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year, middle and high school students come together to connect with local youth 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. Service dates are on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. –3 p.m., November 16, February 8, March 15, and May 3. While we’d love for you to attend all the dates, feel free to join as your schedule allows. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Shine your light and make a difference with us! Contact Michelle Browning for more information. Register Here
Lighthouse at Hope Solutions
May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmJoin us for Lighthouse, a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions! Throughout the year, middle and high school students come together to connect with local youth 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. Service dates are on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. –3 p.m., November 16, February 8, March 15, and May 3. While we’d love for you to attend all the dates, feel free to join as your schedule allows. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Shine your light and make a difference with us! Contact Michelle Browning for more information. Register Here
