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:
Boomers & Beyond
Boomers & Beyond enthusiastically welcomes adults aged 50+. The goal of this group is to provide meaningful ways to share our gifts and talents, learn new things and enjoy the fellowship of others. Also, this group offers assistance to those who are not as mobile as they once were. We plan quarterly bus trips as well as matinee at the movies, art classes, seminars of interest, Sunday lunches, Summer barbeques, and more! See the News page for upcoming activities, or contact Haskell Waddle (650-969-9903) or Hal Hosfeldt (408-257-7389).
Two on Tuesdays book group
Do you like to read and discuss books with others? Come join our book group that meets meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Garden Room. Both men and women are welcome to join this group! Any questions, contact Lois Prior (loisprior@comcast.net or 650-949-1109).
January 24 — Churchill's Triumph by Michael Dobbs
February 28 — Take This Bread by Sara Miles
March 27 — A Time To Betray by Reza Kahlili
April 24 — The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
May 22 — Snow on Willow by Jean Oda Moy
Once these groups are formed, they are closed to adding new members. New groups are formed periodically. Click on the above link to learn more.
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).
Senior 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).
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.
