Spiritual Formation & Mid-Week Groups
Spiritual Formation takes place each Sunday from 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Spiritual Formation offerings include age-specific groups based on scripture, justice issues, interests and more. Some Sundays, Spiritual Formation is intergenerational in the form of brunches, service projects, spiritual practices and more.
Mid-week groups are occasionally offered during the week. These groups include book studies, interest groups and more.
Canned Food Collection
Bring your cans and other food items for collection by the children during worship service. Water is always needed. In addition to the canned goods, fresh food is also collected. Friendly reminder that Inland Valley Hope Partner does not accept clothing or shoes.
Date / Time: Sunday, September 1st / During Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Embodiment Experiences
Join Heather Thomas in the Fireside Room for an extension of our embodiment worship service on Sunday, September 1st, 2024.
Location: Fireside Room
Ages: Adults
Day/Time: Sunday, September 1st / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hope 4 Home
We are a Matthew 25 Movement congregation, seeking to protect and defend the vulnerable in the name of Jesus. One way we work at this pledge is by providing meals to Hope for Home, a local transitional housing center in Pomona. For questions, email our kitchen ministries coordinator, Tron Passmore at kitchen@lavernecob.org
Location: Church Kitchen
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Annual Conference Debrief
Join our delegates in the library for a debrief of the business of Annual Conference on September 15th, 2024.
Location: Library
Ages: Adults
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Click on the button below for a report from one of our annual conference delegates Janice Shaw-Morgan.
Four-week Spiritual Formation: Sunday, September 15th, 22nd, 29th, & October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friendship Class
Friendship class has recently studied Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. This year we will study our own faith, Christianity, with the assistance of lectures from Professor Luke Timothy Johnson, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University. Johnson, a former Benedictine monk is author of several books on Christianity and has received awards for his splendid teaching. His first four lectures are “Christianity among World Religions” (September 15), “Birth and Expansion” (September 22), “Second Century and Self-Definition” (September 29), and “The Christian Story” (October 6). We are a friendly group who welcomes everyone to attend one, some, or all the lectures. The class is led by Al Clark.
Location: Social Hall
Ages: Adults
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Gardening Together
Everyone is invited to join various gardeners including Marvhic Guinto and Kristina Flores-Guinto, Shawn Kirchner and Kristi Karns and spend time outside in our Peace and Carrots Gardening. Activities will include pulling weeds, touring the garden, learning how to double dig and more. No experience required. All ages welcome.
Location: Peace and Carrots Garden
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Storytelling and Creative Expression as a Lens to Explore our Spirit
A 4-week series beginning on September 15th, 2024 led by Dr. Izzy Pittman
Week One: Mindful Movement through a short walk through the neighborhood that will include a scavenger hunt and discussion
Week Two: Recipe Swap, share a recipe or two that is near and dear to your heart, how does this connect to your personal taste and culinary expression
Week Three: Write about it, a guided journal writing activity that will allow participants to explore how they may feel seen or unseen in different settings
Week Four: Artistic Expression, bring whatever means of creative expression appeals to you – watercoloring, quilting/sewing, collage work, scrapbooking, painting, drawing, digital tools, etc. You will have time to share your way of creation & perhaps time to create!
Location: Fireside Room
Ages: Adults
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Stories & Play
Children birth through kindergarten are invited to join Ciera Olson and Mio Mitsuishi in the Aqua Room during Spiritual Formation for play and stories of peace, love, and kindness.
Location: Aqua Room
Ages: Birth – Kindergarten
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Peace Table
First – Fifth graders will meet in the Yellow Room for Bible stories featuring The Peace Table, a storybook Bible, along with age-appropriate discussion, crafts, and activities.
Location: Yellow Room
Ages: 1st – 5th grade
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Youth Group
Middle and high school students are invited to meet in the Rainbow Room for connection, snacks and to explore faith, together. Led by Alex Brehmeyer and Anabell Heredia.
Location: Rainbow Room
Ages: Middle & High School Students
Day/Time: Sunday, September 15th
September 22nd
September 29th
October 6th / 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.