Pastor Erika on Vacation

Pastor Erika will be on vacation from Monday, July 31 through Monday, August 8. During her absence on Sunday, August 6, retired Rev. Lee Carlile will be speaking at both the 9:00 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. services. 

Please welcome Pastor Lee to LAUMC!

Name Tag Time!

Do you have your church name tag that has not been used in a while and is hidden in a drawer? Now is the time to put it to good use so that we can all know each other’s names and welcome newcomers, as well.

We have a few existing name tags available on the Welcome Table in the Sanctuary narthex. Please check there for your name.

If you do not find your name, we will have paper adhesive name tags on the Welcome Table that you can fill out. See you Sunday!

Church Council Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday., August 9, 7:00 p.m., Heritage Hall

Pastor Erika has scheduled a church council meeting for Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall. As the United Methodist Book of Discipline states, "The church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life."

We will use this time to meet and discuss several important aspects of the church and how we will move forward as a church body. The Church Council consists of elected leaders and program ministry representatives. Church members are welcome to attend, but not vote. Please plan to attend.

In Memoriam: Rev. Jerry Larsen (1944-2023)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Jerry Larsen on Saturday, July 8. 

Rev. Larsen had a 35-year relationship with Los Altos United Methodist Church, joining us in 1988 as Associate Pastor, becoming Lead Pastor in 2002, and finally, Pastor Emeritus in 2018. After his retirement in 2011, Rev. Jerry continue to be active at LAUMC by teaching bible classes, participating in weekly “Praise Time” at the LAUM preschool, and was always a presence at church services, Everyone’s Inn, and church activities. 

Rev. Jerry touched countless lives with his kindness and warmth. Please keep his wife, Linda, and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Condolence cards may be sent to: Linda Larsen, 6523 E. El Pulcro St., Long Beach, CA 90815.

A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the LAUMC Sanctuary.

LAUMC Door-of-Faith 2023 Peanut Butter Drive Update

The annual Peanut Butter drive has kicked off! We are off to a great start! We already have 20 jars with 852 ounces in the first week. Reminder that we will be collecting peanut butter Through August 13.

Our peanut butter really helps the Door-of-Faith. Costco has an excellent value on a two-jar package. LAUMC has become the primary source of the peanut butter supply for the Door-of-Faith. Please take advantage of any sales and get a couple of jars for the children. If you prefer, cash or Scrip donations to the Door of Faith through LAUMC are also extremely helpful to the Orphanage. 

Thanks for your support. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (562) 598-2541.

Everyone's Inn SUMMER Season!

Four weeks only: July 12-August 2

Belmont Heights UMC, 317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA



$7 per person // $25 max per family (dinner)

Please sign up to let us know you are coming! www.BeingtheChurchLB.org (under “Events”)

Dinner, short worship and all ages opportunities to build our faith together. We are so excited to offer our beloved dinner church in the SUMMER! As always, come to one or come to all.  

United Women in Faith August Meeting

Come join UWF for their August meeting on Thursday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall. Our guest speaker will be Maleeyah Frazier. Her topic will be “Interrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline.” Maleeyah Frazier is a recent graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. As a youth activist and leader, Maleeyah has worked with many organizations speaking on panels alongside Black Lives Matter, as well as grass-roots student lead organizations, such as Students Deserve and Reclaim Our Schools Los Angeles. She has been published in the Los Angeles Times and was selected to be a part of the LAUSD Government Relations Council, being a voice for marginalized populations, advocating for restorative change. Maleeyah is inspired to continue her work in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. Maleeyah lives with her mom and twin sister. Some of her hobbies include dance and crafting. She will attend UCLA in the Fall 2023, being the first generation in her family to pursue a college education. Her career goal is to become a juvenile attorney. 

Join Us for Long Beach Pride

Friday-Sunday, August 4-6

Being the Church LB is set to have another GREAT time in the Long Beach Pride Parade again this year. All of our Being the Church community is invited to join our church entry on this very vibrant and important day of city-wide celebration!

The events kick off with a Teen Pride night on Friday, August 4, 4:00-9:00 p.m. The Festival continues all weekend long from Saturday, August 5, 11:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 6, 10:00 p.m. The Pride Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 6.

Voices for Social Justice Concert

Sat., August 5, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

On August 5, the Voices for Social Justice Choral Artists will present a concert entitled “17: One Young Person’s Journey Through America’s Foster Care System.”

This concert will take place on August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the LAUMC Sanctuary. Join us as we learn about the American foster care system through song and spoken word. The event is FREE and open to the public. Voices for Social Justice is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2020 and is located in Long Beach, California. The organization’s mission is to combine social activism with artistic expression through performance, resources, and advocacy.

Thank You from CSULB Young Scientists Camp!

We are just finishing up our second week of science camp at CSULB. This summer we have 245 kids are enrolled in camp, 53 of whom are experiencing homelessness or are foster youth in Long Beach Unified School District. This latter group attends camp free. Recommended by their school counselors, we bus the kids to CSULB, provide two weeks of hands-on science investigations and academic enrichment, provide a snack and lunch, school supplies, offer vision screening (and free glasses) and more. The younger children are Toying Around with Science (exploring science and engineering of toys and games) and the older kids are doing Biomimicry (studying nature to make better inventions). I am so grateful to the members of our church who generously donated during the Alternative Christmas Market. Your gifts help make this opportunity a reality. On behalf of all our campers, thank you. You can visit our Facebook page to see what the kids have been doing! —Laura Henriques

If your birthday or name is incorrect, or does not appear on our list, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. 

• 7/31 Mark Nixon, Barbara Roberts
• 8/1 Brittany Armijo, Christopher Lelesi
• 8/3 Lois Iles, Jeff Nygaard
• 8/5 Pam Kehret, Vivian Stubbs

DON'T FORGET SCRIP!

Our next monthly order for Scrip not kept on-hand will be placed on August 13.