Pilgrimage to Manzanar: Friday, Sept. 20–Sunday, Sept. 22
Manzanar is the site of a World War II prison camp where Japanese Americans were held captive. There were 10 of these prisons, euphemistically called “Relocation Centers”. Whether you camp at Diaz Lake or get a motel room in nearby Lone Pine, this church event is planned to help participants better understand the cultural conditions that made it possible for our nation to institutionalize prejudice, of which racism is one form.
Manzanar is about 3 hours north of Pomona on Hwy 395. You can choose to arrive on Friday or Saturday morning. The visit to Manzanar will take place early in the afternoon on Saturday to accommodate those who arrive on Saturday morning. After our visit, we will return to the campground for some activities and relaxation. Sunday morning will include an outdoor worship service. If you plan to camp and need equipment, there will likely be enough for you to borrow.
If you are interested in participating, please email the Office (fcc@fccpomona.org) so we can include you in planning emails.
Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering: Sunday, Sept. 29 & Oct. 6
“The Pro-Reconciliation and Anti-Racism Initiative was founded upon the need to make visible God’s beloved community. It invites the church to listen to the once silenced voices of its racial and ethnic communities, learn from their wisdom and gain insight from their leadership. It calls the church to discern, pray, study, reflect, dialogue and fellowship. The true goal is to transform, strengthen and deepen the church’s spirituality, resulting in a community that understands its mission to be about bringing justice and salvation to the world. ” Learn more about the work of Reconciliation Ministry here!
Church Potluck Picnic: Sunday, Sept. 29 @ 12p
Donna Graham will be hosting this post-worship opportunity for food, community-building, and closing out the summer! Bring a blanket, bring a lawn chair, and bring something to share!
To RSVP, please contact the Church Office or Donna by Sunday, September 22. Please specify how many people will be attending and the dish(es) you will be bringing.
IVHP Walk for the Hungry and Homeless: Saturday, Oct. 5 @ 8a/9a
Via Inland Valley Hope Partners:
Calling all heroes of Hope! Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for a good cause! We’re thrilled to announce our 51st Annual Walk for the Hungry and Homeless. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and join us at Claremont Colleges Services (101 S. Mills Ave, Claremont) to take meaningful steps toward ending hunger and homelessness in our community.
Want to walk as part of the FCC Pomona group? Register here and email us at fcc@fccpomona.org to let us know!
Want to sponsor a walker? Donate via our Tithely by selecting “IVHP Walk for the Hungry and Homeless – Sponsor a Walker”.
Want to donate to IVHP’s food pantries? Hope Partners has created the perfect Food Drive calendar to help you be a Superhero in the fight against hunger and homelessness for the whole month leading up to the Walk! Bring your donations to church on Sundays in September and October, and we will deliver them to IVHP!
- September 8 – 14 = GREEN WEEK
- Focus your food drive efforts on all things green! Veggies, both canned and fresh from your garden, are healthful additions to the foods offered at Inland Valley Hope Partners’ food pantries.
- September 15 – 21 = RED WEEK
- Contribute tomatoes (paste or fresh), spaghetti sauce, ketchup, apple sauce, raisins and other foods with a red hue to your food drive collection.
- September 22 – 28 = YELLOW WEEK
- Mac-n-Cheese, pasta, cereals, oatmeal, rice, corn and other foods make for great yellow week food drive contributions.
- September 29 – October 5 = PURPLE WEEK
- Purple Stands for Protein! Contribute peanut butter, tuna, canned chicken, spam and other proteins to help feed local children and their families.
Self-Compassion and the Election Cycle: Saturday, Oct. 5 @ 9a
Attend this online event on staying true to yourself during the chaos and uncertainty of the 2024 election. In these tumultuous times, the way forward requires we first go inward. Come learn how the practice of self-compassion nurtures inner peace and builds resiliency to meet this moment with clarity and agency.
This event is hosted by Frank Rogers, Jr., Ph.D. and Elizabeth Keller, M.Div.; and sponsored by the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont School of Theology and the University of La Verne’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.
WHEN: Saturday, October 5th @ 9 am – 12:30 pm
PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-compassion-and-the-election-how-to-stay-grounded-in-your-best-self-registration-974449252947?aff=oddtdtcreator