SPECIAL EVENTS

Back to School Blessing:

We invite children, teachers, college students and professors to come forward for a prayer and a gift the Sunday before school resumes each fall. 

Trunk Or Treat: 

We invite families in the congregation and in the community, to join us for trunk or treat in our large parking lot the week before Halloween. This is always a fun night for both the kids and the adults (some who also comes in costume). Sometimes there is a scavenger hunt piece as part of the event. 

First Sunday: 

First Sunday is a special recreation event for children.  It takes place from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM about once a month from October – June (often on First Sundays). Each month has a special theme chosen by the group. Check with Carol to learn about themes and upcoming dates.

Advent Brunch and Workshop:

On the first Sunday of December we gather together for a meal and an Advent workshop.  At the workshop we create items (wreaths, ornaments, cookies, etc) to help prepare us for the season of Advent.  Usually a special visitor stops by to give presents to the children/youth.

Christmas Play:

Our children and youth present a play each year during the 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service.  Practices will begin in early December.

Easter:

On Palm Sunday the children process into the service waving palm branches to remember that Jesus rode into town as people sang Hosanna the week before he was crucified.  On Easter Sunday the children join in celebrating the Resurrection by releasing butterflies.  An egg hunt is also part of the celebration for children and youth.

Congregational Retreat:

In 2024 we gathered at the Big Bear Presbyterian Conference Center for a Congregational Retreat.  We had so much fun! The theme was Building a Neighborhood Together.  In 2025 we are trying out a day retreat to allow busy families to attend.  Our date for 2025 is Sunday, May 4 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  Contact Carol for more information.

Summer Camp:

Many of our LACPC children spend a week at in early July at the Big Bear Presbyterian Conference Center.  In 2025 the elementary camp will be held Sunday, June 29th to Saturday, July 5th and the junior high camp will be held Sunday, July 6th to Saturday, July 12th.   High School Camp is typically offered both weeks. Check on the camp website for more information:  www.bigbearconferencecenter.com

Vacation Bible School: 

Vacation Bible School 2025 will be held June 16-20 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Our theme is Road Trip: On the Road with God.  You can register here in the spring.  All children age 4 to rising 6th graders are invited to join in the fun.