Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation & Mid-Week Groups
Spiritual Formation & Mid-Week Groups
Spiritual Formation
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Sundays
Spiritual Formation is a dedicated time to connect with one another, build community, and grow in our faith together. Whether you’re new or returning, we invite you to explore the various offerings designed to support your spiritual journey. Let’s grow together!
Lenten Spiritual Formation
A Cozy Space for Our Littlest Friends
Our littlest friends are warmly invited to join us in the Aqua Room, a nurturing environment designed just for them. Here, children and families are welcome to continue growing together as little ones enjoy simple stories, playful music, and open‑ended activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
It’s a calm, joyful space where children can explore at their own pace, build early friendships, and feel safe and supported as they grow. We’ll continue these gatherings on May 3rd and May 24th, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back.
Location: Aqua Room
Ages: Birth – Kindergarten
Day/Time: Sundays, May 3 & 24, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Growing Together in Faith
Come join us in the Yellow Room, a welcoming space where children and families are invited to continue growing together, building community, and learning what it means to walk in the way of Jesus.
Through engaging stories, hands‑on crafts, and joyful games, we explore how to care for one another, practice kindness, and discover God’s love in everyday moments. It’s a place to make friends, grow in faith, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. We’ll continue these gatherings on May 3rd and May 24th, and we look forward to sharing more learning and laughter together.
Location: Yellow Room
Ages: 1st- 5th Grade
Day/Time: Sundays, May 3 & 24, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Youth & Community Care Packs
Our middle and high school students will be coming together to assemble care packages for our local unhoused friends who stop by seeking assistance and food. Students will thoughtfully pack snacks and small essentials to help support our neighbors through their day. This act of kindness helps them practice compassion, build community, and make a real difference for those around us.
Location: Church Kitchen
Ages: Middle and High School Students
Day/Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Book Study with Beth and Kenya: Making It Plain
Why We Need Anabaptism and the Black Church
Join Kenya Baker and Beth Snowden‑Ifft for a conversation on Making It Plain, the latest work by Drew G.I. Hart—author, speaker, and professor of theology at Messiah University in Pennsylvania.
Hart’s book charts a transformative path for Christians seeking to embody a decolonial and antiracist faith in the wake of Christendom, bringing together Anabaptism’s radical discipleship and the prophetic witness of the Black Church. This discussion will continue for two additional sessions, concluding the series.
Location: Library
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sundays, May 3 & 24, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friendship Class
Friendship Class will continue its study of “Great Figures of the New Testament” this spring. Every session features a video lesson by the award-winning lecturer, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament Studies at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Each meeting is independent of the others, so you can come to one or come to several or to all.
Al Clark introduces each video lecture and leads the post-video discussion. May 3rd, “Jesus of Nazareth”; May 24th, “The Christ of Faith.” Friendship Class welcomes your presence!
Location: Social Hall
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sundays, May 3, 24 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
There will be no Spiritual Formation Hour on May 10th in observance of Mother’s Day.
Church Council Meeting
Please join us for the all Church Council meeting on May 17th, 2026 immediately following worship. Please plan to attend and help shape the future of our beloved community. A brunch will precede the meeting.
Led By: Moderator Kara Evans
Location: Fellowship Hall
Ages: All
Day/Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:45 a.m.
Youth & Hope 4 Home
We are a Matthew 25 Movement congregation, seeking to protect and defend the vulnerable in the name of Jesus. One of the ways we live out this commitment is by preparing and providing meals for Hope 4 Home, a local transitional housing center in Pomona.
On May 24th, 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
Location: Church Kitchen
Ages All Ages
Day/Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
All-Church Picnic
Join us on Sunday, May 31st in the courtyard following worship for a time of community, connection, and celebration as we wrap up Spiritual Formation until the fall. The entrée and drinks will be provided—please bring a side to share the day of. Drop off potluck food in the church kitchen in the morning of May 31st before 9:30 a.m. Sign up below according to your last name.
Side Dish Sign‑Up (by last name):
- A–H: Dessert
- I–Q: Vegetable or Fruit
- R–Z: Pasta or Potato Salad
Volunteer Opportunities (Sunday, May 31 ):
- 8:30–10:00 a.m. – Cooking
- 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Serving
- 12:00–1:30 p.m. – Clean up
If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen, please sign up with Tron at the Nosh cart.
All-Church Picnic
Location: Courtyard
Ages: All Ages
Day/Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Bounce House Fun
We’re excited to share that our Children and Youth Coordinator, Jami, will be coordinating a bounce house for the kids. It will be set up in the fellowship hall during the picnic so families can relax while children enjoy a fun and safe activity together.
All-Church Picnic
Location: Fellowship Hall
Ages All Ages
Day/Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.