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LAUMC: 2020 Vision
If we could somehow transport ourselves to the year 2020 and look back, what accomplishments and growth would you want to see at our church? Are we making the most of our resources and opportunities to pursue our mission of Touching Heaven, Changing Earth or are there new directions we should explore?
Our important discussions earlier this year about adding a Children's Center workroom highlighted the need to re-examine and renew overall goals and plans for LAUMC, our facilities, and our campus. This month we begin an exciting project called 2020 Vision to outline the direction and needs of our church for the coming decade. You will have many opportunities over the next six months to contribute ideas and feedback to the vision of our ministries and our strategic building plan. Watch for letters, surveys and town meeting invitations requesting your participation. The Study Committee will be organized into six working groups: Children & Youth, Adult Ministries, Pastoral Care, Community Outreach, Worship & Music, and Administration & Staffing. Open input from the congregation is welcome via email sent to 2020Vision@laumc.org or written communications sent to the church office (Attn: 2020 Vision).
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Week of July 20 |
20/20 Vision Question of the Week #2
Click here to take the online 20/20 Vision Question of the Week survey!
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July 23 –
August 5 |
Starfire Rocky Mountain Tour
Visit the Starfire Tour Website to follow along with Starfire Singers as they tour the Methodist churches of the Rocky Mountains, sharing their exciting musical The Studio.
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July 24 |
Buck-a-Burger
Every Thursday in Creekside at 6:15pm
This week our own Senior Organist and Creative Genius, Paul Rosas, will be entertaining us...live! $7 will buy a complete meal and fabulous entertainment. Toss your aprons aside, get out of your hot kitchens and come, enjoy the evening with your church family!
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July 27 |
A CA State Budget conversation in Creekside
Sunday, July 27, 12:30-1:30pm
Assemblywoman Sally Lieber, Mountain View, asked for an opportunity to discuss the state's budget with people of faith. You are invited to engage in this conversation to learn more about the budget. The program should last about an hour. Please bring your own lunch; we'll provide drinks and snacks. Feel free to bring your friends and neighbors. No registration necessary.
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August 2 |
Summer Soul-stice: A JustFaith workshop
Saturday, August 2, 9:30am-3:30pm in Creekside (view brochure)
Make plans now to enjoy a Saturday ecumenical workshop that will blow your mind, enlarge your heart, send your soul swimming and make your feet move in a new direction! Jack Jezreel is a powerful and dynamic speaker and justice educator who will lead us in a new understanding of "being the hands and feet of Jesus". Cost: $20/person, including lunch. SIGN UP with Pat Plant (408-279-0220 or pat@sanjosepby.org). Send (with your contact information) checks made out to The Presbytery of San Jose and mail to Pat Plant, Presbytery of San Jose, 888 N. First St., Ste. 320, San Jose, CA 95112. You may also contact Pastor Debbie or Patricia Parfett, Adult Ministries Coordinator, for more information. Registration deadline July 23!
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August 17 |
"Magic Spirit Tree" Summer Reading Program for kids
June 22 to August 17
Children are invited to come to the church library beginning June 22 to read books and help adorn our Magic Spirit Tree. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience and Kindness will be among the "Fruits (and vegetables) of the Spirit" that you will hang on the tree as you read books. A party will be held at the end of August for all who have taken part in the Reading Program. Come to the library on the Sunday after Vacation Bible School to join us for this fun activity.
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August 26 |
Fishing trip!
Tuesday, August 26
Join Pastor Mark and Fred Cope on the Salty Lady out of San Francisco for a day of fishing in the Bay. Cost $100 (estimate). Reservations: call the church office (650-948-1083).
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August 29 |
Fernley Flood Relief Trip
August 29 – September 1 or 2
On January 5, 2008, a 30-foot section of the Truckee Canal breached, flooding an area of approximately two square miles. Over 800 homes in Fernley's southeast neighborhoods filled with water. The Northern California-Nevada United Methodist Conference has asked for groups to help repair the flood-damaged houses. Our group will be doing a wide variety of home repairs/rehabilitation such as flooring, drywall, painting, etc. Click here to learn more about this relief trip opportunity and to sign-up.
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September 7 |
Save the date for LAUMC Homecoming
Sunday, September 7, at 10:30am, Baylands Park in Sunnyvale
One big worship service at 10:30am for the entire church at Baylands Park. Following worship there will be a picnic lunch, and games & activities for the kids. You won't want to miss this day! (No worship services at the church.)
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September 27 |
LAUMC All-You-Can-Eat Family Crab Feed
Saturday, September 27 at 5:30pm
Sponsored by Women In Faith. All proceeds benefit Jr. & Sr. High Youth Ministries.
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Opinion Paper |
One Pastor's Position on Same Sex Marriage (click to read)
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