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A welcoming and loving community of faith that learns, grows, and serves together
mission
Get Connected to
Mission!
Stay informed, get involved,
and make a difference. Join
our Mission Email List to
receive our newsletter and for
updates on mission partners,
opportunities to serve, including
adult service trips, and ways to
advocate for justice.
Together, we can put our faith
into action and make an impact
in our community and beyond.
Please email Michelle
Browning at michelle@lopc.org
to be added to the list.
Winter Nights:
Welcoming Families with
Warmth and Care
We’re just a few days into hosting the Winter
Nights Shelter Program, and already our
campus is filled with warmth, hospitality,
and the spirit of service. From October 27
through November 10, LOPC is hosting
Winter Nights Shelter to provide a safe and
welcoming space for families experiencing
homelessness in Contra Costa County.
This program requires the support of more
than 200 volunteers, and we’re incredibly
grateful for the many members of our
community who have stepped forward to
serve. If you’re still hoping to participate,
there may be a few openings remaining.
Please visit lopc.org/registrations or
contact Michelle Browning at michelle@
lopc.org.
To learn more about the Winter Nights
program, visit cccwinternights.org.
Save the Date:
love does Day
February 22, 2026
love does Day is our church’s special day of service, bringing us together to
serve through projects both on and off campus that support our local mission
partners across the Bay Area. As this tradition approaches, we invite you to
start thinking about how you might join in serving others next February. More
details and volunteer opportunities will be coming soon. For now, mark your
calendar and stay tuned!
Learn more at lopc.org/lovedoes or contact Michelle Browning at
michelle@lopc.org.
Thank you for all you did to make the recent bedding/linen and stuffie drive
such a success for the Extended Family Program (EFP). We had five carloads
of items. The amount of stuffies was amazing. The volunteers at Walnut
Creek United Methodist Church were so appreciative.
For over 30 years, the EFP has been helping families move from
homelessness into stable homes by furnishing their apartments with
essential items.
Note of Thanks from EFP’s Bedding/Linen Drive