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Pastor Mark Bollwinkel will be on a Spiritual Renewal Leave this summer. You can read what he's been up to by clicking here. |
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Fall classes for adults are starting soon. Something for every stage of your journey and every day of the week! Learn more here. |
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See photos and read stories from Church Camp 2010 on the Church Camp Blog, Lodestar Ledger! |
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Hal Taylor of LAUMC was appointed by UMCOR to serve in Haiti and help coordinate plans for rebuilding. Hal recently returned from a month-long stay in Haiti, during which he sent messages back home to LAUMC. Read about his trip by clicking here. |
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LAUMC Live — Watch all LAUMC services live from your computer! |
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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. To learn more, click here. |
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An invitation to teach Sunday School We are currently seeking new Sunday School teachers for the coming 2010-2011 year and invite you to prayerfully consider sharing your gifts with our children. Training, lesson plans and teaching materials are all provided for a great hour in class at 9:30am. Our teachers volunteer every other month in a team format in the classroom. You will grow in faith and fellowship (and have lots of fun). If you are interested in learning more, contact Lisa Conway (650-948-1083 or lisaconway@laumc.org). |
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September 5 |
"Is It Sunday Yet?" Worship Series with Pastor Debbie One of our Sunday School children kept asking his parents throughout the week, "Is it Sunday yet?" because he couldn't wait for the whole family to go back to LAUMC for worship and Sunday School! How do we nurture that childlike excitement within our whole family, within our whole communities, and within our whole selves? Let's find out together! Be a part of our worship series: Is It Sunday Yet?
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September 11 |
Memory Walk It's time for MEMORY WALK, which happens on Saturday, September 11, this year. This is a month earlier than in previous years and the day before LAUMC's "Leap of Faith" homecoming celebration! We are excited that this year's walk will be at San Francisco's Mission Creek Park rather than Treasure Island. It will be a beautiful 3 mile walk (with a 1.5 mile option) just south of the Giant's AT&T Park — scenic, flat and wheelchair accessible — and we will once again provide lunch. We want you on our team!! Sign up or donate NOW by clicking the LAUMC Team Page. |
September 11 |
16th Annual "Ben Ride" Saturday, September 11 at Peers Park in Palo Alto This bike ride will benefit Stanford Hospitals & Clinics in their research to find a cure for leukemia. The ride stretches through Palo Alto, Portola Valley, and Woodside Hills. Registration includes a $25 donation, commemorative T-shirt, and lunch. Information on how to register can be found at www.benride.org. |
September 12 |
Leap of Faith — "One Rockin' Revival" Sunday, September 12 — Event flyer | Parking info We are planning one rockin' revival worship experience and BBQ for the entire LAUMC community and friends! You won't want to miss this opportunity for the whole church to worship as one, to lift our voices in praise to God, and to re-commit ourselves to the power of God at work in our lives. All parking will be at Foothill College that morning, so please plan accordingly. Click here to view parking details. Shuttles begin at 9:00am. Please come early for a light snack and time to visit the program tents highlighting the wonderful ministries of our church and a preview of all the exciting opportunities coming at LAUMC. After worship, everyone is invited to a BBQ lunch. There will be very limited parking available at the church for handicap vehicles and for those with infants. Please use the back driveway entrance to the parking lot behind the sanctuary if this is needed. Nursery care will be available for infants and toddlers. If you would like your child to go to Sunday School, please check them in prior to the service. They will then attend the beginning part of worship before they head to their classes. Seating will be provided with limited spaces under canopies for those who need to be out of the sun. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, open your hearts to be moved and challenged by the Spirit of God — and don't forget to wear your sunscreen! |
September 12 |
LAUMC Gospel Choir one-day event We are assembling a mass gospel choir to sing for worship on Sunday, September 12. This choir is for anyone who wants to be part of this celebration. We will have three special rehearsals: Thursday, July 8: 7:00–9:00pm Sunday, August 29: 7:00–9:00pm Saturday, September 11: 2:00–5:00pm And the performance: Sunday, September 12: Arrive by 9:15am, 10:30 Worship Service If you are interested, please stop by the Connection Point in the Redwood Room to sign-up and pick up a packet of music and CD. If you have any questions about the rehearsals or the event, please contact Cindy Golden (cindygolden@laumc.org) or Dirk Damonte (dirkdamonte@laumc.org). |
September 18 |
Sip, Savor & Support an End to Alzheimer's You can support the LAUMC Alzheimer's Memory Walk Team — and have a great time — on Saturday, September 18 at SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT an End to Alzheimer's. Deborah Pender is again hosting this successful gourmet event. There will be chefs, vintners, brewmasters, and music.... even more variety and fun than last year! You can get more information and order your tickets now for a $50 donation at www.sipsavorsupport.com. Tickets will be limited so don't wait! If tickets are available on the day of the event, they will be offered for $75 at the door. |
September 22 |
Inspiring film viewing Wednesday, September 22, 7:00pm, Creekside "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" documents a peace movement called Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace. The Christian and Muslim women of Monrovia, Liberia organized to pray for peace and to stage nonviolent protests. Dressed in white to symbolize peace, and numbering in the thousands, the women became a political force against violence and against their government. Their movement led to the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Liberia, the first African nation with a female president, who is also a United Methodist. This film is a testament to the power of community organizing, women's empowerment, non-violent peaceful protest, and the power of prayer. Join us to witness this inspiring film. |
September 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. Our next collection will be Sunday, September 26. 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. |
September 26 |
An "Unforgettable" concert Sunday, September 26, 7:00pm, Sanctuary This concert is the third event for Alzheimer's Association fund raising efforts in September. There will be donation taken during the concert. This concert honors the heroic struggle of families whose members are suffering with this disease. Singers Laura Lang Ree and Casie Walker will join pianist/organist T. Paul Rosas with duets "How Can I Keep From Singing," "Unforgettable" and "For Good" as well as solos from each singer such as the humorous "Amor" and the poignant "No One is Alone" from "Into the Woods." There will also be a chance to enjoy some cool jazz organ music, a gentle piano solo "The Road Home" and a beautiful new song for soprano, saxophone and piano by local composer Rick Yramategui entitled "Truth and Love" based on poetry from 14th century poet St. Ephrem. |
October 15 & 16 |
UMW Annual Harvest Faire — Pie tins needed The United Methodist Women are busy making plans for their annual Harvest Faire in October. They are requesting aluminum pie tins (Marie Callendar's or Baker's Square only) for the delicious apple and pumpkin pies they bake for sale at the Faire. Please bring them to the Church Office. |
October 29-30 |
Children's Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop October 29-30, 5:00pm Friday through 7:30pm Saturday at LAUMC $45 for early registration, $55 after October 8 The Children's Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop will train you to understand and respond to children who have experienced a disaster. Designed for people who have a heart and passion for children, this workshop helps them recognize and understand the fears and other emotions children experience during and following a disaster and how child-led play and various art mediums can start the healing process in children. Participants will experience a simulated shelter, sleeping on cots and eating simple meals. Once the training is completed, participants have the opportunity to become a certified Children's Disaster Services volunteer by providing two personal references and a criminal and sexual offender background check. CDS workshops are open to anyone over 18 years of age. For more information, please contact Janice Maggiora (650-388-9322) or Patricia Parfett (patriciaparfett@laumc.org). |
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Opinion Paper |
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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. |
