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Congregational Care Team
Congregational Care Team members continue their visits and caring contacts. Team members are Carolyn Cockrell, Reba Herder, Nancy Sassaman, and Karen Weed. The care team is part of this congregation’s long-standing commitment to nonclergy visitation.
In addition to the congregational care team, every other Sunday mornings, “Faith Partners” are available to listen and pray with persons before, after and during the morning worship service. Current Faith Partners are: Reba Herder, Linda Himes, Lisa Stamatis, Mary Kay Ogden, Debra Jahnke, Beth Snowden-Ifft, Carolyn Cockrell.
Commission Updates
Friends of Sabeel North America Ceasefire Vigil
The Peace and Justice Commission invites the congregation to stand vigil for a FOSNA (Friends of Sabeel North America) ceasefire the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Indian Hill Boulevard.
Signs are provided. For questions, contact Philip Hofer at hoferp4@gmail.com
Location: Foothill Boulevard and Indian Hill Boulevard
Ages: All
Day/Time: Wednesday, January 7 & 21, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Spiritual Life-Nametags
You are invited to help build our community by wearing a nametag during and after church. Find the supplies you need to make a re-usable nametag at the Welcome Table in the lobby. You can take it home with you, or leave it at the Welcome Table to pick up next time. If you forget to bring it, make a temporary sticker tag at the Welcome Table. What else can you find at the Welcome Table? A list of upcoming events. A place to hand in forms. A place to sign up to volunteer. Come check it out!
Stewardship & Finance- Pledge 2026
It’s not too late to send in your pledge by dropping it in the offering plate, mailing it to the church office, or using this pledge link below. Thank you to all who have already pledged!!!
For more information, click below.
To pledge online, click below.
Pledge Envelopes 2026
Starting Sunday, January 4th, pledge envelopes will be available at the Welcome Table. Please stop by to pick yours up at your convenience.
Save-the-Date
Caregivers’ Connection
“What if something happens to me (the caregiver)?” will be a topic of conversation at Caregivers’ Connection, Saturday, December 6th at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room. A zoom option for participation will be available. Caregivers’ Connection will continue meeting the first Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in 2026. Dale Stanley, Carolyn Cockrell and Ron Faus will be your hosts.
Location: Fireside Room
Who: Caregivers’
Date / Times: Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Leadership Workshop
Will you be serving on a commission in 2026? Please join our Annual Leadership Workshop on Saturday, January 31st from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. This is a time to connect with your commission, learn about your role and envision the coming year. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to the church office at office@lavernecob.org
If you need childcare, please indicate so when you RSVP. A light continental breakfast will be provided. Childcare is also available, upon request.
Location: Fellowship Hall
Who: Commission Members
Date / Times: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.
***Church Board Meeting will follow***
The Light of Hope Returning
The Sanctuary Choir is entirely grateful for those who helped make our recent Christmas concerts successful. To our pastors, every member of the church staff and the volunteers (too numerous to list) who have been such great supporters this past year, a very heartfelt thank you.
A special word of thanks to our patrons and program advertisers, whose financial support allows us to produce more complex and sophisticated concerts to the delight our community as well as our congregation. Your support not only helps promote our music but our congregation as well. We deeply appreciate and sincerely thank you for your gifts of financial support.
The choir’s upcoming event include-
- The choir will take a holiday break from Thursday, December 25 to Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m., our first rehearsal of 2026.
The choir’s first public performance of 2026-
- February 12, Thursday Live Rehearsal Performance 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest
More concerts this spring!
- March 21, LA Master Chorale Concert at LVCoB, 4:00, Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
- May 1, Carmina Burana, Joint Concert w/CPP, Call Time 6:00 p.m, concert 8:00 p.m.
- May 23, Send-Off Concert/ Tour Program, Call Time 2:30 pm, Concert at 4:00 p.m.
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Peace & Carrots Garden
Dear Peace and Carrots Garden Members,
I hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather! As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2026, here are a few important updates:
Annual Dues: $50 per plot, due by January 11, 2026. Pay via Zelle or check to the church, and include “Peace and Carrots” in the memo line.
2026 Meeting Schedule: Dates are set—mark your calendars early!
Saturday, January 3rd , 2026 – 9:00 AM
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Winter Planting: Great time for peas, broccoli, lettuces, cilantro, and cauliflower.
Food Bank Donations: Thank you for helping us partner with New Song Community Garden to provide fresh produce to the LA Regional Food Bank!
Special Thanks: Huge appreciation to Marvhic for his hard work making our garden beautiful.
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Let’s keep growing—our gardens and friendships—into the new year.