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Fire Relief Donations
The Service Commission is collecting Fire Relief donations for victims of the Eaton fire. The donation will be going to the South Pasadena YMCA and they need the following items: hygiene supplies- wipes, shampoo, soap, body wash. Cleaning supplies- laundry soap, disinfectant spray, tarps. Gift cards (between $5 and $50 dollars) chain grocery stores and chain restaurants.
Bible Sunday
Bible Sunday is a special ritual where those who are in 4th grade or above receive an engraved Bible during worship. If you have a student who is in 4th grade or older and has not received their Bible please sign-up by emailing Jami at children@lavernecob.org by March 10th and include your student’s full name.
Deadline: Sunday, March 10th 2025
Upload Your Picture on Breeze!
Help our new pastor to learn to know us! We can make a photo directory from the current Breeze directory app. But not everyone has a photo uploaded. If you are not able to add a photo yourself, there are two options:
1. Email a photo to the office at office@lavernecob.org.
2. Come to the Breeze Photo Booth in the courtyard after church any Sunday in March.
The deadline to enter photos is April 1. Thank you for your help!
Deadline: Sunday, March 10th 2025
On Earth Peace: Church of the Brethren Lifeline to Engagement in the World
On Earth Peace (OEP) develops leaders using the discipline of Kingian Nonviolence. OEP, which partners with the Church of the Brethren, is committed to full inclusion of people of all identities and to the work of racial justice and anti-racism transformation. OEP advocates for a vision of a world in Beloved Community, liberated from oppression, violence, and war.
A representative from OEP will visit us to update us on the exciting projects currently underway. Newcomers and those already familiar with OEP, are invited to meet co-board chair Beverly Eickenberry Thursday March 6th at 6 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Peace and Justice Commission will host and will arrange that Pizza will be Present.
Location: Fireside Room
Ages: Adults
Day/Time: Thursday, March 6th | 6:00 p.m.
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.
Bells
Come join us! Never played bells? Can’t read music (yet)? Never too late to learn! Come be a ringer!!! Bell room Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm.
Bell practices are as follows:
Thu, Mar 06, 6:15 p.m.
Thu, Mar 13, 6:15 p.m.
Thu, Mar 20, 6:15 p.m.
Thu, Mar 27, 6:15 p.m.
Bells will play “Hear Our Prayers” by William E. Gross during worship on March 30th.
Led By: Heidi Brightbill
Choir
Come and join us! Be a part of our singing family!
Choir practices are as follows:
Thu, Mar 06, 7:30 p.m.
Thu, Mar 13, 7:30 p.m.
Thu, Mar 20, 7:30 p.m.
Thu, Mar 27, 7:30 p.m.
Led By: Shawn Kirchner & Niké St. Clair
Commission Updates
March for Migrants
The LVCoB was represented at the March for Migrants on Presidents’ Day. The march was sponsored by ICE Out of Pomona, a coalition of organizations standing with and providing support to migrants during this time of when they are feeling personal insecurity and a threat to the well-being of their families. Our church, through the Peace and Justice commission, is represented on the coalition.
Peace & Justice- Friends of Sabeel North America Ceasefire Vigil
The Peace and Justice Commission invites the congregation to stand vigil for a FOSNA (Friends of Sabeel North America) ceasefire the first and third Wednesday of the month at 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. The vigil is 30 minutes. It is held on Foothill Boulevard and Indian Hill Boulevard. Meet in the parking lot of the mall closest to the four corners (Dollar Tree parking lot). Signs are provided. For questions, contact Philip Hofer at hoferp4@gmail.com
Location: Foothill Boulevard and Indian Hill Boulevard
Ages: All
Day/Time: Wednesday, March 5th & 19th 2025 | 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Benton Rhodes Peacemaker Contest
The La Verne Church of the Brethren is inviting high school students from all Pacific Southwest District churches to participate in their annual essay contest, held in honor of Benton Rhodes. Essays must be received by March 6th, 2025, for consideration. For more details or any questions, please contact Phil Hofer from the La Verne congregation. Please share this opportunity with the youth in your church.
Click below for more details about the contest and how youth in your churches can participate.
Deadline: March 6th 2025
Property Commission: Zoll AED Plus
We excited to share that the property commission has installed six Zoll AED Plus across our campus. These devices are now ready to use and equipped with audio voice instructions to guide users through emergencies. You will find the AEDs in the following locations: Fireside Room, Social Hall, Fellowship Hall, Yellow Room, Sanctuary, Garage. These AEDs serve as an added layer of safety for our congregation’s health and well-being. For a quick overview of how to operate them in case of an emergency, please click below or visit YouTube and search for a generic instructional video on using Zoll AED Plus.
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!
Save-the-Date
Children’s Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop
CDS provides respite, education and individualized consultation for parents about their child’s unique emotional needs after a disaster. Through consultation or workshops specifically tailored to each situation. CDS also works with parents, community agencies, schools or others to help them understand and meet the special needs of children during or after a disaster. For more information about the training see Kathy Benson in the Narthex after worship or by telephone:
(909)618-8550 C. | (909)593-4868 H.
There is a need to have more people trained to respond when there is a disaster.
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren
Ages: 18 years old – Adults
Day/Time: April 5th – 6th | Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Love Feast
Join us for a special Love Feast as we partially re-enact Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples, including the washing of feet. This is a beautiful opportunity to take part in the experience that Jesus asked us to continue for His sake. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on April 17th 2025.
Camp La Verne 2025 Annual Banquet
The Spring Camp La Verne Banquet Date is Set!
All are invited to the April 26th CLV Banquet!
As usual, held at the Church Of The Brethren in La Verne, California. Festivities start at 5 PM!
This year we can’t wait to share our new Camp La Verne video, as well as a slideshow of the successes of our 100th year… and what’s to come!
All of your favorite CLV friends will be there, and all of your favorite festivities will be happening! (And kids, this is also a great time to volunteer and receive credit towards your summer camp adventure!)
~ Our Campership Fundraiser and Auction!
~ Our Camp Song Sing-Alongs!
~ Our Friend of Camp Award!
~ Our Historic Photo Table!
~ Our Delicious Dinner!
No specific cost…come just for the fun and donate with your heart! We would love an RSVP if possible… And if you could spread the word to all of the friends of camp, that would be wonderful! (PS: Yes please…bring your auction items if you would like to participate in donating for this fundraiser! Our goal this year is to make CLV as accessible as possible to youth AND adults that are new to the camp experience!
You can RSVP to: campmanager@camplaverne.org or leave us a message at 909-794-2931
Blessings… And hope to see you there!
Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT: Fabulous, Fierce & Sacred (FFS)
A weekend gathering led by and for lgbtqia+ Anabaptists to celebrate Queer & Trans joy and belonging! FFS will be held in Philadelphia, May 2-4, 2025. FFS is a retreat open to all people of all ages (age 17 & under need to register with a designated adult). Also, since we are working to center queer/trans peoples there may be a cap on the number of allies invited to attend. Space is limited; so sign up soon and hope to see you in May!
Peace Camp
The La Verne Church of the Brethren sponsors a non-religious day camp, which takes place each July, designed for students entering Kindergarten – students entering 6th grade. Peace topics include non-violence, inner peace, global peace, advocacy, justice, and more. Students participate in hands-on activities such as planting in our community garden, cooking in our commercial kitchen, exploring open-ended art in our courtyard, working on tangible service projects for the community, and more. Peace Camp is a much-loved tradition, and students in the community often come back to volunteer because of the lasting impact Peace Camp has had on their lives.
Save the date for this year’s Peace Camp, which will be the last week of July 28 – August 1.