Small groups are a part of the spiritual life and the community life at LAUMC. This is a developing ministry with oversight by Pastor Debbie, Patricia Parfett, the Spiritual Life Team, and the Community Life Team. In the church's history, many small groups have developed. Some that started decades ago are still meeting, others are new groups, and new ones are starting all the time. If you are a part of a small group that is not listed here, please be in touch with Patricia. We plan to list information (contacts, meeting times and locations) in order to facilitate small group development. We need your help as we intend to make it much easier to help people get connected, get involved, and progress in their spiritual journey!
Don't forget to check out groups specifically for:
Fellowship Dinner Groups
Made up of eight people (singles, couples, young and young-at-heart), these groups meet for one-time events or monthly for 4 to 6 months. It's a great opportunity to meet or become better acquainted with others in the LAUMC community as you share food and fellowship. Registration cards are available at the Welcome Center and the church office. Contact Joyce Stanford Dale or Lisa Webb at connectatlaumc@yahoo.com or call 408-446-2021 for more information or to join one of the events or groups.
Once these groups are formed, they are closed to adding new members. New groups will be forming now, click on the above link to learn more.
Employment Search Network Group
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2:00pm, Live Oak Room
A spiritual support, network and education group for LAUMC members and friends seeking employment. Please look at the weekly handout available at the Welcome Center (in Sanctuary entry) listing who is seeking employment (with two line description of employment sought) and employment opportunities where LAUMC members and friends work. Please contact Pastor Rick (rickplain@laumc.org or 650-948-1083 x121) for more information or to pass on employment opportunities, etc.
Two on Tuesdays book group
A new book group has formed and all are welcome. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm in the Garden Room. Our upcoming selections are listed below. Any questions, contact Lois Prior (loisprior@comcast.net or 650-949-1109).
February 23 — The Devil's Highway by Luis Urrea
March 24 — Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
April 27 — Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe... by Christopher Mcdougall
May 25 — Schools of Stone by Mortensen
June 22 — A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseni
Prayer Fellowship
Prayer groups meet on Mondays to pray for the needs and requests of the congregation. Prayer Fellowship meets at 6:30am and 1:30pm. Contact the Church Office at (650) 948-1083 for more information.
ACAP — Adult Children/Caregivers of Aging Persons
2nd Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm, Live Oak Room. Call Judith Pruess-Mellow for details (650-209-1119).
Seniors' Health Chat
Join us every 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00am for a stimulating speaker and conversation. Friendships are created and nurtured, and our mental, physical, spiritual health is encouraged. Light exercises are enjoyed and refreshments are served. Garden Room, 10:00am-12:00noon. For more information, contact Rev. Dona Smith-Powers, Coordinator (650-494-3093).
