Lenten Connect Groups

Lenten Spiritual Formation Groups

Lenten Spiritual Formation opportunities will be offered on Sunday mornings during the typical 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. time frame. The following Lenten Spiritual Formation opportunities do not require a sign-up. Simply show up for one or all of them. They will offer community and connection around shared interests as well.

Whether mid-week or during Spiritual Formation or some combination of both, we hope you’ll find ways to connect with your church family during Lent.

Jami creates an environment filled with curiosity and care, where children can develop early creative skills, build friendships, and engage in age‑appropriate activities designed to spark imagination. Come join the fun!

Eric and Sara create an environment full of curiosity, laughter, and learning, perfect for budding artists of all skill levels. Kids will not only make art but also build confidence, friendships, and a sense of creative play. Come ready to create something colorful!

Alongside dribbling, passing, and teamwork drills, Tron will also share practical life skills like perseverance, communication, and leadership that go far beyond the court.

Whether you’ve played before or are picking up a basketball for the first time, this is a supportive and energizing space to have fun, stay active, and grow together. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy time on and off the court!

This group offers space for deep listening, honest conversation, and shared spiritual reflection as we consider how these voices challenge and expand our understanding of the cross, justice, and God’s presence in the world today. Come ready to learn, wrestle, and be transformed alongside others seeking meaning during the Lenten season.

All are welcome, whether you are familiar with the region and its history or simply curious to engage with powerful, contemporary theological voices.

On March 15th, our youth will be partnering with Tron in the kitchen as they help plan, prepare, and cook a warm and nourishing meal for the residents. Through this hands‑on service, they’ll practice teamwork, learn practical kitchen skills, and experience what it means to serve their neighbors with compassion and dignity. Their contributions play a meaningful role in supporting individuals and families working toward stability and new beginnings.

All ages are invited to participate in meal preparations—whether chopping, cooking, assembling, or offering encouragement in the kitchen.

For questions, email our kitchen ministries coordinator, Tron Passmore, at kitchen@lavernecob.org

All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re brand‑new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. Come as you are and take what you need from the experience.

Mid-Week Lenten Connect Groups: Sign-ups Required

Each year during Lent, groups form around shared interests and connection. This year there are several opportunities for you to connect with your church family as we journey toward Easter. The following Lenten Connect Groups require sign-ups and meet at various times and locations. Take a moment to read through these groups and then sign-up for one or all of them. We encourage everyone to participate in this meaningful journey together.

Each Sunday after church, we’ll share lunch together before carpooling to the museum of the day. Along the way, we’ll enjoy conversation, learn from one another, and encounter art that stretches our minds, deepens our appreciation of history, and sparks meaningful reflection.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history lover, or simply curious to experience world‑class museums in good company, this is a welcoming space to explore, connect, and discover something new each week.

We will follow this meeting with a series of ‘field trips’ or outings to cultural and community institutions together, having fun, building relationships, and stretching ourselves beyond our normal routines. We will ride the Metro into Pasadena and LA, visit a museum and have lunch. During the initial meeting we’ll go over the outings so folks will have enough knowledge to know if they are interested in joining us. Participants may attend any or all of the outings. Some outings may have a participant capacity.

Because this group includes a variety of outings and experiences, times and locations will vary. Details will be shared in advance so participants can decide which events work best for them. Click on the link below for the full schedule.

We’ll also be breaking in our brand‑new air hockey table—generously gifted by the Duffy Forward Family—so be sure to bring your best moves and be ready for some epic matches! Whether you’re in it for the games, the snacks, or just the chance to hang out and have fun, this will be a night you won’t want to miss. Come ready to play, cheer each other on, and enjoy time together as a youth community.

There will be stations for free building, group activities, and guided creations—something for every kind of Lego lover! Expect laughter, teamwork, and a whole lot of colorful bricks. Dinner will be provided, so come ready to play, build, and enjoy a great evening together.