Aug 25 eNote - Rise Up

August 25, 2021

Greetings!

LAUMC Youth Fall Retreat

~ SAVE THE DATE ~

October 22-24

YOU CAN’T MISS THIS! Join us October 22–24 for three days of fun and worship in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains! Enjoy time away from the distractions of home as we hang out with friends, enjoy the beautiful scenery, play ridiculous games, and connect with God! Dodgeball. Amazing worship. Bonfires. Great teaching. Laser Tag AND SO MUCH MORE! Visit the Youth webpage for more info or click here (or on the graphic) to view the promo video.

Scroll to the bottom to view upcoming activities, like tomorrow's rescheduled Women's Book Group, Sunday School Launch Party, and Ice Cream Social, as well as this week's calendar of events and additional upcoming opportunities!

Weekend Activities

In-person, Outdoor Worship at LAUMC

Sunday, August 29, 10:00am

We invite you to join us for an In-person, outdoor worship at LAUMC this Sunday at 10:00am, outside the sanctuary. Sunday school is available for your kids. Kids K-5th Grade are invited to Sunday School in the sanctuary courtyard. Visit our Covid guidelines webpage for more info.

We look forward to seeing you in person!

Worship Online With Us Sunday, August 29

8:30am, 10:00am, & 5:00pm

Our new worship series continues this Sunday as Pastor Kathi McShane will give the message at the morning service, "Old Book, Fresh Wisdom: Why the Bible Is Worth Reading (again) - Ambiguity Is Plan A." Visit our livestream page to worship online with our church community. ASL interpretation is available during the 10:00am worship via Zoom.

All are welcome!

Surround The City With Love & Light

Sunday, August 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Join us for a silent, multi-faith prayer gathering to support Rev. Dr. Debra Murray and condemn hate and aggression in our community at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (625 Hamilton Avenue). This is a silent gathering; there will be no speeches, and this is not a protest. We ask you to stand and pray, socially distance, and wear a mask around the perimeter of our church or in the parking lot. Click here or on the graphic for more information.

Ongoing Activities

United Methodist Student Sunday

If you didn't have the opportunity to donate to the United Methodist Student Sunday, here is your chance. UMC makes broad and inclusive offerings ofscholarships to college and university students all over the world. LAUMC students have received these scholarships. Many children of families who have far fewer resources than we do, and for whom college is a huge financial stretch, benefit. Please give generously. This is one of the very good things that we do as a connectional church. For more information or to donate visit the United Methodist Student Sunday webpage or click on the graphic.

LAUMC Is Hiring

LAUMC is seeking part-time nursery workers for children in the outdoor classroom between the ages of 12 months to 3 years. These positions will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best and most trusted in childcare services to the families we serve. These individuals need to be passionate about early childhood and dedicated to the success of our next generation.

Visit the LAUMC Employment Page to apply or for more information.

Upcoming Activities

Hope's Corner Breakfast

September 1, October 6, & October 13

We are recruiting 7 people to help prepare and hand-out breakfast for our guests at Hope's Corner. Food prep and service will be Wednesday, September 1 and two dates in October, 6th and 13th. You will meet the crew at Hope's Corner on our Mountain View Campus from 7:00-9:00 am. Please contact us via email if you are interested in supporting this important work.

Compassion Week 2021 - Save the Date

Registration Starts September 8

We invite you to mark your calendars for Compassion Week 2021, October 11-17! If you are interested in leading a project or supporting the Compassion Week planning effort, in any capacity large or small, please contact Yvonne Murray by email for more information or follow us on the Compassion Week website, Facebook, and Instagram for updates. Registration begins September 8.

How You Can Help Support the Church's Ministries

LAUMC asks for your help as we continue to address the needs of our community during this time. Please consider donating to LAUMC to support all of the ways that our church is in ministry. Every dollar helps.