BLESSING OF THE BIKES2:00pm – 4:00 pm KIDS: Decorate your bike for a special prize! All ages: Bring your bike to be blessed, but even if you don't bring your bike, come to help raise money for our sister church in El Salvador. Eat Pupusas, hang out, play games, enter the raffles. Want to help? Need volunteer hours?   

DISCUSSION GROUP ON FAITH AND ABORTIONMay 17, 2022, 7:00pm – May 18, 2022, 8:00pmTake meeting notesStart a new document to capture notesDescription:DISCUSSION GROUP ON FAITH AND ABORTION via ZoomTuesday, May 17 from 7:00pm -8:00pmWith news on the possibility of Roe vs. Wade being overturned flooding our airwaves, the topic of abortion is once again one of national debate.  Many people have strong opinions on the issue and a variety of life experiences or beliefs that shape their feelings.  What might our faith say about this subject?  I would like to invite anyone who is interested in having a discussion on this topic to join me on Zoom Tuesday evening May 17 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  This is a time not to argue or try to convince each other who is right or wrong, but rather it is a time to listen to one another, to feel like we can safely share opinions, feelings, or stories in a respectful environment, and discern together how our faith mightcall us to respond to such national news. Below is a statement from our presiding Bishop from 2019 on the topic of abortion and our church’s social statement.  This statement is not meant to be a doctrine, but a source of guidance as Lutherans wrestle with this issue.  It will also help guide our discussion. https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/7976https://www.elca.org/faith/faith-and-society/social-statements/abortion

All are welcome. We will gathervirtually on Zoom to pray, learn, and meet with California’s legislators.

JOIN IN LUTHERAN LOBBY DAY! Be an advocate with us as we respond to our baptismal calling as Lutherans to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. All are welcome. We will gather virtually on Zoom to pray, learn, and meet with California’s legislators. Even if you cannot make the entire event, you can still sign up for part of it.

May Devotional Bible Study:  Across the GenerationsOur Women's May Bible Study will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00.   This month our study is focused on stories from both Gather authors and our own stories --"stories of those who've reached out across barriers of age, race and ability to bring people together and share hospitality. You'll be asked to consider your own story and the places God has led you.  In doing so, you might also be surprised by the power of relationship and hospitality to inspire change." (Gather p. 22) If you are unable to join us on Saturday, you may join the Synod Zoom study on Monday, May 23 at 7:00.  Email Karil Drake at karildrake@yahoo.com if you would like the link to the study. Dixie Hanson

THEA BOOK CIRCLE Meet on Monday, May 23 — one week earlier due to the Memorial Day holiday.   We will read Educated by Tara Westover – selected by the Thousand Oaks Library Book Club in a Box.   This 2018 book was picked as one of the best books of the year and was on the best seller list for the New York Times for multiple years. The author, who was seventeen when she first entered a classroom, was able to overcome her exceptional upbringing and lead an inspirational life.   —Sally Johnson