1. Barnabas Visits – In the Bible, we learn that the name Barnabas means “Son of Encouragement.” We have named our visitation ministry “Barnabas” as it is a ministry of Care and Encouragement. Barnabas visitors are assigned a member of the church who may be unable to come to service or church activities. The Barnabas visitor visits about once a month in their home.

2. Cookie Bakers – Our Memorial Reception team serves cookies at every memorial reception. Every few months, they are in need in cookies. If you’d like to bake, we would love to have your name on our “Cookie bakers” list. When there is a need for cookies, you will contacted by a Deacon.

3. Helping Hands – The Deacons prepare meals every few months and keep them in a freezer here on campus. When church families are facing a transition of some kind and could use ready-made food, we deliver these meals. If you like to cook, we will keep your name on a list and when there is a need for more food, one of our deacons will contact you.

4. Monday Morning Prayer Team – The prayer team meets every Monday morning in the Conference Room in the main office building at 9:30am. The team prays for every request that is received from the Sunday morning worship services. You are welcome to join them!

5. All Together Prayer Team – This prayer team was formed from the All Together Campaign. The team members receive prayer requests via email each week.

To participate on any of these Care teams or if you have any questions, please contact Pastor Gerald Chinen at gerald@lopc.org or at 925-283-8722 x227

Disclaimer: All volunteers must have a background check provided by LOPC (Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church) before working with children, youth, and vulnerable populations at LOPC.

1. Sunday Mornings (9 a.m.-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12 p.m.) – Volunteers to lead or assist with a small group of children by grade for children in PreK through 4th. The volunteer roles involve facilitating activities based on a Bible story and building relationships with the children. Time commitment: 1-2 times per month.

2. Wednesday Afternoons (3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) – Volunteers to be part of a small group leadership team for 8-10 children (grades 1st-4th). The small group leaders travel in pairs with a dedicated small group of kids from activity to activity, providing supervision and support for the children. Time commitment: 2.5 hours a week for a 5-week session.

3. Wednesday Afternoons (5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) – Volunteers to be table leaders with children during dinner. The table leader role involves supervising a table of 6 children during the meal and building relationships with the children. Time commitment: 45 minutes a week for three 5-week sessions.

Contact Lori Robinson if you have interest in serving at lori@lopc.org, or at 925-283-8722 x251

Have you ever wanted to help out with one of the Children or Youth events but did not have the time to commit to an ongoing program? We could use your help! Family Ministry would like to develop a list of individuals who would be willing to lend a hand for a one-time event. For more details, or to add your name to our list, please email michelle@lopc.org

1. Voyager Ships Sunday Morning Coffee Service – Voyager Ships are fellowship groups that also have a service component. On Sunday mornings, shipmates serve coffee after the worship services and are inviting you to join them as new members of LOPC! This is an opportunity to greet and get to know the LOPC community while everyone is on-campus.

Contact Ron Louis if you are interested in serving coffee – ronlouis@pacbell.net

2. All-Church Big Events Team – Help organize and throw fellowship events for the entire LOPC community! We have service opportunities available such as decorating, hospitality/welcome, ticket distribution, and more!

Contact Chris Baldwin if you have interest at chris@lopc.org, or at 925-283-8722 x110

At LOPC we strive to be a reflection of Christ’s light in the world through service.

 Annual Service Opportunities

• Love Does– A day of service where participants volunteer throughout Contra Costa County with LOPC partners and other non-profits.
• Warm Winter Nights – A two week on-site homeless shelter at LOPC with opportunities to prepare a meal, tutor a child, act as an overnight host and more.
• Christmas Opportunities– LOPC partners with several agencies to fulfill the need that exists annually to help people celebrate in spite of any challenges they may be experiencing.

Please contact robin@lopc.org to learn more about Mission Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Please contact bobbi@lopc.org to learn more about Seedlings Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Disclaimer: All volunteers must have a background check provided by LOPC (Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church) before working with children, youth and vulnerable populations at LOPC.

The rewards of reaching out to young people with special needs are tremendous. By serving, you will experience the joy of helping them grow in their faith and experience life to the fullest by becoming a part of the LOPC community. You can make a difference in a young person’s life and help them share their gifts in our community.

1. Special Needs Buddies – LOPC offers a Buddy program for children with special needs on Sunday mornings and at special events, such as Vacation Bible Camp, One Sunday, Mount Hermon and Kids Rock. Volunteers work one-on-one with a child and accompany her/him to her/his class offering support and accommodation as needed. The role of the buddy is to simply be with a child and provide a safe and loving partnership with a child, which gives them with the opportunity to grow in faith alongside their peers.

2. Respite Night Helpers – LOPC hosts Respite Nights on Friday evenings several times throughout the year. Children with special needs and their siblings will join us for a fun evening including dinner, games, therapy animals, crafts, activities and a movie. Our volunteers will be paired one-on-one with our guests to ensure that each child’s needs are met and to develop meaningful relationships. This is part of a community collaborative with other churches and synagogues in the area. We provide at least one respite night each month for the community. LOPC is one of several members in this consortium.

3. Capernaum Young Life Club – Capernaum, a Young Life ministry partnering with LOPC, leads a weekly youth program for adolescents and young adults ages 14-22 with special needs on Monday evenings throughout the year from October through May. Our volunteers support the group leaders by helping with the crafts, games, small groups and service activities like Warm Winter Nights and One Sunday (service opportunities at LOPC). Volunteers connect with the youth and help them grow in their faith through our youth program and fellowship activities throughout the year.

Contact Michelle Browning if you have interest in serving at michelle@lopc.org or at 925-283-8722 x248

Please contact renee@lopc.org to learn more about Spiritual Formation Ministry volunteer opportunities.