Special Justice Gathering
Songs & Stories
of Solidarity
Sponsored by the Pomona Valley Spiritual Leaders for Justice
All ages are invited to this time of music, storytelling, and solidarity as we listen to those impacted by immigration enforcement and culminate in a walk with songs of support, love, and justice.
A special collection will be received for the Adelanto Detention Center Commissary Fund, helping detainees purchase necessities and stay connected with loved ones.
Save the date to stand in solidarity with us!
Date: Saturday, August 1st | 3:00 p.m.
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren (2425 E Street, La Verne)
To make a donation, click on the link below or use the QR code.
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Congregational Care Team
Congregational Care Team members continue their visits and caring contacts. Team members are Carolyn Cockrell, Reba Herder, Nancy Sassaman, and Karen Weed. The care team is part of this congregation’s long-standing commitment to nonclergy visitation.
In addition to the congregational care team, every other Sunday mornings, “Faith Partners” are available to listen and pray with persons before, after and during the morning worship service. Current Faith Partners are: Reba Herder, Linda Himes, Lisa Stamatis, Mary Kay Ogden, Debra Jahnke, Beth Snowden-Ifft, Carolyn Cockrell.
Commission News
Service Commission & Peace Camp
Our Service Commission needs your help to bring comfort and joy to local children and day laborers! Between now and Sunday, July 19th, we are collecting essential items for our Peace Campers to assemble into care packages for children affected by ICE raids and our day laborer neighbors right here in Pomona.
Items Needed:
- 8-count boxes of crayons & boxes of colored pencils
- Reusable stickers, travel coloring books, & magnetic tiles
- Liquid I.V., Dude Wipes, lip balm (SPF 30+), & SPF 50 sunscreen
How to Give: Drop off your donations in the designated bins at church. Prefer to let us do the shopping? Simply place cash or a check in an envelope marked “Peace Camp Care Packages” and drop it into the offering plate, and we will use it to buy larger items. Thank you for your generosity and solidarity!
Spiritual Life-Nametags
You are invited to help build our community by wearing a nametag during and after church. Find the supplies you need to make a re-usable nametag at the Welcome Table in the lobby. You can take it home with you, or leave it at the Welcome Table to pick up next time. If you forget to bring it, make a temporary sticker tag at the Welcome Table. What else can you find at the Welcome Table? A list of upcoming events. A place to hand in forms. A place to sign up to volunteer. Come check it out!
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Peace Camp 2026 – Peace Is Sweet — Registration Closes on July 12!
La Verne Church of the Brethren’s annual Peace Camp is back, and this year’s theme is Peace Is Sweet! Children are invited to a joyful week of learning, creativity, friendship, and hands‑on activities that help them explore what it means to practice peace in everyday life.
Registration closes on July 12th—reserve your spot and join us for a summer experience filled with fun, community, and the sweetness of peacemaking.
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren
Deadline to Register: July 12th
Date: July 27-July 31
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Click on the link below for more information.
To make a donation or sponsor a Peace Camper, click on the link below and click on Peace Camp. Thank you for your donation.
Trash to Treasure
Support the magic of Peace Camp by donating to Trash to Treasure. Kids transform ordinary items into extraordinary creations, learning to problem‑solve, collaborate, and dream big. Your donated materials become the building blocks for art, inventions, and imaginative play, proving that creativity thrives when we give simple things a second life.
Please place all donated items in the Peace Camp bin located in the narthex.
Items include, but are not limited to:
- Cardboard tubes — paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, sturdy mailing tubes
- Clean recyclables — plastic containers, bottle caps, yogurt cups
- Craft supplies — yarn, buttons, fabric scraps, beads, ribbon
- Building materials — small boxes, egg cartons, cardboard sheets
- Art materials — markers, crayons, stickers, foam pieces
- Odds and ends — corks, lids, spools, unique found objects
Every donation helps fuel creativity and supports a joyful, hands‑on learning experience for our campers.
Peace Camp Training
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer for this year’s Peace Camp! Volunteer training will be held on July 19th after worship at 10:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room and will run until 11:30 a.m.
If you haven’t signed up yet but would like to be part of this meaningful experience, there’s still time—we’d love to have you join us!
Please visit the La Verne Church of the Brethren website and click on the Peace Camp link.
Location: Fireside Room
Who: Volunteers
Day/Time: Sunday, July 19th | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Choir News
La Verne Church of the Brethren Choir Trip
Basque Country Tour- MUY FANTASTICO!
In five concerts from Madrid through Basque country, before packed audiences and standing ovations, we shared the special fellowship that singing with others brings. Click the link for pictures and a short summary.
Acoustic Juice Concert
Thanks to all who came out for the first Acoustic Juice music event on Saturday, June 20th!
A crowd of about a hundred enjoyed music from four acts including vocal folk trio Sage, contemporary pop artist Tomsy, Randy Miller, and Country Folk band Burnin’ Daylight.
Root beer, orange floats, and popcorn were provided by the youth to benefit Peace Camp.
Planning is underway for the next Acoustic Juice event in the fall.
More details to come!
Peace Camp- Peace Is Sweet Fundraiser!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the Acoustic Juice Concert at La Verne Church of the Brethren. Thanks to your support and plenty of ice cream floats and popcorn we raised over $300 for Peace Camp, helping fuel a summer of creativity for our kids.
If you’d like to make an additional gift or sponsor a Peace Camper, please visit the link below and make a donation through our webpage by clicking on Peace Camp 2026. Your generosity helps ensure every child can experience the joy and learning of Peace Camp.
Imagine Annual Conference 2026
Get ready for a meaningful week of worship, fellowship, and discernment as the Church of the Brethren gathers for the 2026 Annual Conference. Under the theme “Imagine,” we’ll come together to envision the future God is calling us toward—rooted in faith, community, and shared mission.
Join brothers and sisters from across the denomination for inspiring sessions, engaging conversations, and opportunities to reconnect and renew. For more information click below.
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana – Grand Wayne Convention Center
Date: Sunday, June 28 – Thursday, July 2, 2026
Save the Date: Unmasking Whiteness Institute
Every year out Peace and Justice Commission commissions a few folks to attend AWARE‑LA’s Unmasking Whiteness Institute. It is a 4‑day intensive designed for white-identifying participants seeking to build grounded, accountable anti‑racist practice and community. Dates will be July 23 – July 26. If you are interested in attending this important workshop, please contact Phil Hofer or Izzy Pittman.
Community Movie Night at LVCoB
Looking for a fun, meaningful afternoon for the whole family? Save the date and join us at La Verne Church of the Brethren on Sunday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. for a special community movie night!
To perfectly complement our current sermon series inspired by Mr. Rogers, we will be screening PBS Kids’ Daniel Tiger. It is a heartwarming watch that beautifully embodies what it truly means to love and support our neighbors.
Come for the fun, stay for the fellowship, and discover how we can all build a kinder community together. We can’t wait to see you there, neighbor!