Special Justice Gathering
Songs & Stories
of Solidarity
Sponsored by the Pomona Valley Spiritual Leaders for Justice
All ages are invited to this time of music, storytelling, and solidarity as we listen to those impacted by immigration enforcement and culminate in a walk with songs of support, love, and justice.
A special collection will be received for the Adelanto Detention Center Commissary Fund, helping detainees purchase necessities and stay connected with loved ones.
Save the date to stand in solidarity with us!
Date: Saturday, August 1st | 3:00 p.m.
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren (2425 E Street, La Verne)
To make a donation, click on the link below or use the QR code.
Stay Connected!
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 News
Renew Your Messenger Subscription by August 30th!
Messenger is the Church of the Brethren’s official magazine, sharing stories of faith, service, and community from across the denomination. It offers thoughtful reflections, church news, and spiritual inspiration rooted in Brethren values.
1-Year Subscription: $18 or 2-Year Subscription: $34
If you would like to subscribe or renew your subscription, please contact the church office at office@lavernecob.org. Please make all checks payable to La Verne Church of the Brethren and include ‘Messenger’ in the memo line.
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!
August Events
Odd Tuesday Music Circle
The Odd Tuesday Music Jam is keeping the music going all summer long! Join Randy Miller and Ed Hume for Odd Tuesdays Music Circle, a welcoming space where folks can bring a stringed instrument, play along, or simply hang out and enjoy the vibe.
No pressure, no expectations, just music, creativity, and community. Every odd Tuesday for all level of musicians and friends.
Caregivers’ Connection
Caregivers of adults are invited to join us on August 8th, at 2:00p.m., for a time of encouragement and support, as well as receiving updates and topics that would be helpful to learn more about. Facilitators are Carolyn Cockrell, Dale Stanley, and Ron Faus.
We will have another opportunity to try fresh squeezed lemonade by Carol Faus, using skills she learned as a teenager at “Hot Dog on a Stick.”
Community Movie Night at LVCoB
Looking for a fun, meaningful afternoon for the whole family? Save the date and join us at La Verne Church of the Brethren on Sunday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. for a special community movie night!
To perfectly complement our current sermon series inspired by Mr. Rogers, we will be screening PBS Kids’ Daniel Tiger. It is a heartwarming watch that beautifully embodies what it truly means to love and support our neighbors.
Come for the fun, stay for the fellowship, and discover how we can all build a kinder community together. We can’t wait to see you there, neighbor!
Hope for Home
Join us August 16th, at 10:45 a.m. along with the Matthew 25 Movement congregation, which seeks to protect and defend the vulnerable in the name of Jesus. One way we work at this pledge is by providing meals to Hope 4 Home, a local transitional housing center in Pomona. Join us in the kitchen after worship to help prepare meals. All ages welcome!
Questions? Email our kitchen ministries coordinator, Tron Passmore, at kitchen@lavernecob.org
WHAT? Women Happily Aging Together
Join us on August 24th, at 7p.m. for an evening of great music, friendship, and fun! 🎵😊
The concert begins at 7:00 p.m., so plan to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. to get settled and enjoy visiting before the music starts.
A few members will arrive early to reserve space for the group in the southeast corner of the park. Please carpool so you don’t have to walk too far. Bring a blanket or beach/camp chair and feel free to bring your dinner or snacks. Kiwanis sells hamburgers and hot dogs.
Contact Jonnie Owens or Lori Johnson for details of the event. All “women of a certain age” are welcome to join us!
Events Resuming in September
Spiritual Formation Hour — Spiritual Formation opportunities after worship will resume at 10:45 on Sunday, September 12th.
Bell Choir — Bells will return from summer break and kick off the fall season in full force on September 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the Bell Room (located in the education hallway, second door on the left). If you are interested in joining the Bell Choir, connect with Director Heidi Brightbill (singnhids1221@gmail.com).
Sanctuary Choir — The choir returns this fall, ready to raise the roof once again! Our first rehearsal is on September 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Room, just off the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, connect with Choir Director Nike St. Clair (nikestclair@gmail.com).
Wednesday Afternoon Book Study — We will resume our monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. in the Church Library. All are welcome. We’ll discuss our summer recommended readings, including Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson, The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, and The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
Choir News
La Verne Church of the Brethren Choir Trip
Basque Country Tour- MUY FANTASTICO!
In five concerts from Madrid through Basque country, before packed audiences and standing ovations, we shared the special fellowship that singing with others brings. Click the link for pictures and a short summary.
