Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation & Mid-Week Groups
Spiritual Formation & Mid-Week Groups
Spiritual Formation
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Sundays
Spiritual Formation is a dedicated time to connect with one another, build community, and grow in our faith together. Whether you’re new or returning, we invite you to explore the various offerings designed to support your spiritual journey. Let’s grow together!
Lenten Spiritual Formation
Mini Makers & Movers
Children from birth through preschool are invited to join Jami in the Aqua Room for a joyful time of music, crafts, and play! Each gathering offers little ones a safe, nurturing space to explore sounds, colors, textures, and movement, all while learning, laughing, and growing together.
Jami creates an environment filled with curiosity and care, where children can develop early creative skills, build friendships, and engage in age‑appropriate activities designed to spark imagination. Come join the fun!
Led by: Jami Guillen
Location: Aqua Room
Ages: Birth – Preschool
Day/Time: Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Imagination Station: Art with Eric & Sara
Elementary‑age kids are invited to join Eric and Sara Davis as they explore art and express their creativity through paint, drawing, and hands‑on projects. Each week offers a fun and encouraging space for kids to discover new techniques, experiment with different materials, and let their imaginations lead the way.
Eric and Sara create an environment full of curiosity, laughter, and learning, perfect for budding artists of all skill levels. Kids will not only make art but also build confidence, friendships, and a sense of creative play. Come ready to create something colorful!
Led by: Eric Davis & Sara Davis
Location: Yellow Room
Ages: 1st- 5th Grade
Day/Time: Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Basketball with Tron for Middle and High School
Did you know that our kitchen manager, Tron, is also a skilled and talented basketball coach? The youth are invited to join him on the court in the Fellowship Hall to shoot some hoops, build confidence, and learn the fundamentals of the game.
Alongside dribbling, passing, and teamwork drills, Tron will also share practical life skills like perseverance, communication, and leadership that go far beyond the court.
Whether you’ve played before or are picking up a basketball for the first time, this is a supportive and energizing space to have fun, stay active, and grow together. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy time on and off the court!
Led by: Tron Passmore
Location: Fellowship Hall
Ages: Middle-High School
Day/Time: Sundays, March 1, 8, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Palestinian Theologian Reflections: The Cross and the Olive Tree by John Sam Munayer
Join Sue Konkel-White to read and discuss The Cross and the Olive Tree, a collection of reflections by young Palestinian theologians exploring suffering, martyrdom, liberation, reconciliation, and divine imagination.
This group offers space for deep listening, honest conversation, and shared spiritual reflection as we consider how these voices challenge and expand our understanding of the cross, justice, and God’s presence in the world today. Come ready to learn, wrestle, and be transformed alongside others seeking meaning during the Lenten season.
All are welcome, whether you are familiar with the region and its history or simply curious to engage with powerful, contemporary theological voices.
Led by: Sue Konkel-White
Location: Library
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Art & Conversation
Explore your creativity with oil pastels, watercolors, and a variety of other art media while engaging in meaningful conversations and building community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this is a welcoming space to relax, experiment, and express yourself. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome to join, connect, and create!
Led by: Kathy Doramus
Location: Village Room
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Talk-On with Annabeth Roeschley
Join our special guest speaker, Annabeth Roeschley, Director of the Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests, in the Fireside Room for a Talk-On based on the morning’s worship. Annabeth will also share updates from BMC.
Led By: Annabeth Roeschley
Location: Fireside Room
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sunday, March 01, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Following Spiritual Formation, a lgbtq+ gathering will take place at Warehouse Pizza, for continued fellowship.
Led by: Annabeth Roeschley
Location: Warehouse Pizza
Who: LGBTQ+
Date/time: Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.
Youth & Hope 4 Home
We are a Matthew 25 Movement congregation, seeking to protect and defend the vulnerable in the name of Jesus. One of the ways we live out this commitment is by preparing and providing meals for Hope 4 Home, a local transitional housing center in Pomona.
On March 15th, our youth will be partnering with Tron in the kitchen as they help plan, prepare, and cook a warm and nourishing meal for the residents. Through this hands‑on service, they’ll practice teamwork, learn practical kitchen skills, and experience what it means to serve their neighbors with compassion and dignity. Their contributions play a meaningful role in supporting individuals and families working toward stability and new beginnings.
All ages are invited to participate in meal preparations—whether chopping, cooking, assembling, or offering encouragement in the kitchen.
For questions, email our kitchen ministries coordinator, Tron Passmore, at kitchen@lavernecob.org
Led By: Tron Passmore
Location: Church Kitchen
Ages: Youth & All Ages
Day/Time: Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Yoga with Izzy
On March 15th join Izzy Pittman, certified yoga teacher, for a gentle and nourishing practice we can enjoy together. This Lenten connection group will offer space for embodied grounding, mindful movement, and connection, both with yourself and with the community around you. Expect a supportive environment where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and explore what your body needs today.
All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re brand‑new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. Come as you are and take what you need from the experience.
Location: Fireside Room
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sundays, March 15, 22, 29 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.