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January issue of the Good News The State of the Church by Senior Pastor Mark S. Bollwinkel Vision Team Recommendation for Campus Development Mark's Musings — Pastor Mark's blog LAUMC Live — Watch all LAUMC services live from your computer! |
Spotlight Ongoing Ministries at LAUMC Ringing in the new year! Alleluia Ringers, the LAUMC handbell choir, needs you! We have moved rehearsals to Wednesdays at 6:30–8:30pm, and are looking for five or six additional ringers. Come ring with us in the Sanctuary! Contact Larry Sue (408-499-9915) or Danni Carter (650-291-5133). |
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Small Groups have a place for you! Why not resolve to grow in and explore your faith by joining a small study or fellowship group? A current listing of open groups can be found here. Contact Patricia Parfett for more information. |
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Reconciling churches welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, sex, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition. (Learn more) |
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February 4 |
OpenCircle Worship — All you need is LOVE! Saturday, February 4, 5:00pm, Creekside OpenCircle is our once a month (first Saturdays) Young Adult worship service. This month: an evening of heart-moving worship inspired by the music of The Beatles. (Learn more) |
February 5 |
UMW Sale-a-bration continues! Sunday, February 5, 9:00am-1:00pm and 4:30-7:00pm, Creekside Just in time for Super Bowl, the United Methodist Women bring us part two of the festive annual Sale-a-bration that raises money for the African Student Education Fund. Come to Creekside between services and support their cause. Shop for snacks, gift baskets, floral items, jewelry, greeting cards, baked goods and more! Every dollar spent goes towards sending African women to college! |
February 5 |
Master Sinfonia concert Sunday, February 5, 2:30pm in the Sanctuary The Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro David Ramadanoff, presents its second concert Sunday, February 5, 2:30pm in the Sanctuary. Featuring: Richard Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, Martin Rokeach's Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, Bay Area composer Diane Maltester's concerto for the soloist World Premiere, and Mozart's Symphony No. 38 in D Major. Tickets ($20 or $5/youth) are available at the door. |
February 5 |
Visions of Grace, Women's Retreat Registration begins February 5 | Retreat dates: April 13–15 | Registration Form All women are invited to enjoy a nurturing break at beautiful Villa Maria del Mar in nearby Santa Cruz. Pastor Debbie Weatherspoon and Carol Damonte will once again lead our retreat with the theme Visions of Grace. They will help us to inspire, entertain, challenge and encourage each other as we celebrate learning, laughter, love — and leisure! Forms are available at the Connection Point, in Creekside, in the church office, or by clicking here. Space is limited and goes quickly, so confirm your place soon! Contact Susan O'Neil (susanoneil@mindspring.com or 408-245-5304). |
February 8 |
Movie class with Mark & CJ Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30pm in Creekside This small group dialogue will focus on the theological implications of the best movies of the year. Everyone is welcome, no sign-up necessary. The movie to see prior to February 8 is "The Descendants." |
February 15 |
Boomers & Beyond Wednesday Lunch Wednesday Lunches will resume Wednesday, February 15, with a delicious lunch and an interesting program. More information available from Lois Prior (650-949-1109 or loisprior@comcast.net). |
February 17 |
An Evening of Respite: For parents & caregivers of children with special needs Friday, February 17, 5:30–8:30pm | Registration form due ASAP Parents & caregivers of children with special needs — Take a break, go on a date, relax! Your children will be well cared for in the LAUMC Children's Center Multi. There is no cost, but please register by February 4. Learn more here. |
February 15 |
Movie class with Mark & CJ Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30pm in Creekside This small group dialogue will focus on the theological implications of the best movies of the year. Everyone is welcome, no sign-up necessary. The movie to see prior to February 15 is "The Iron Lady." |
February 22 |
Movie class with Mark & CJ Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30pm in Creekside This small group dialogue will focus on the theological implications of the best movies of the year. Everyone is welcome, no sign-up necessary. The movie to see prior to February 22 is "War Horse." |
February 26 |
Sharing Our Table monthly food drive Every fourth Sunday LAUMC holds a food drive to benefit people in need in our own community through Community Services Agency. Please bring to church non-perishable food items, such as flour, cereal, canned fruit or vegetables, canned meat, condiments, sugar, cooking oil, etc. View the flyer for more information. |
February 26 |
Registration begins for Vacation Bible School 2012 Registration begins February 26 | VBS dates: June 18–22 Come and join us for an adventurous week of fun with games, arts and crafts, music, drama, snacks, Bible stories, animal stories, and adventures! There are classes for children ages 3.5 through 6th grade. (Learn more here) Registration begins February 26 and closes May 7 or when classes are full. Download the Registration Form here. We encourage you to fill it out on your computer (in Word) and submit it via email to lisaconway@laumc.org. |
February 29 |
Movie class with Mark & CJ Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30pm in Creekside This small group dialogue will focus on the theological implications of the best movies of the year. Everyone is welcome, no sign-up necessary. The movie to see prior to February 29 is "Ides of March." |
March 10 |
Men's Retreat Saturday, March 10, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Creekside The men of Good Samaritan UMC invite you to a one-day retreat on March 10 at LAUMC. It is open to all men from Bay Area churches and we believe it is just what we need to dedicate ourselves to be great men of faith. (Learn more and sign up) |
News Archives |
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Summer 2010 |
Pastor Mark Bollwinkel took a Spiritual Renewal Leave this summer. You can read what he was up to by clicking here. |
Summer 2010 |
See photos and read stories from Church Camp 2010 on the Church Camp Blog, Lodestar Ledger! |
Summer 2010 |
Haiti first hand: Hal Taylor's UMCOR Haiti trip blog (June 2010) Blog for UMVIM Haiti Relief Trip (September 2010) |
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2020 Vision |
2020 Vision Framework for the Future A full and detailed 2020 Vision report has been released with valuable information about the past, present and future for our church community. Learn more about 2020 Vision here. |
