Join us for our annual Worship in the Park & All Church BBQ on Sunday, October 12. Worship begins at 9:30am (only service that day) at Soule Park (area #4). We are having our yummy tri-tip and chicken lunch. There will be games, our annual cake walk, face painting, and fun for all ages. Last names A-P bring a dessert; Q-Z bring a side salad. Bring a cake for our annual cake walk. Gather the whole family, some friends and neighbors. Soule Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle. If you would like to help or have any questions, please contact Michael LaBarge at ojaifirecapt2@gmail.com.

You are invited by the OPC Deacons to join their program Celebrating Song As Prayer on Sunday October 5 at 4:00pm in the sanctuary.  Led by the Praise Band, it will be a combination of both traditional and contemporary hymns, encouraging all who come to lift up their voices together in fellowship, reflection and joy.

Join us on Monday, September 29, for a unique educational tour of Lake Casitas hosted by a special group of local historians and environmental activists. This exciting excursion is organized by Ojai Rotary West and will take place on a floating classroom. The cost per person is $10. We’ll meet at OPC at 9:30 am. After the cruise, we’ll head to the Cafe for lunch. For more information, please contact Carlene Sikorsdy at 805-844-8153.

Shelf Road All Church Hike - Sept. 27 at 9:00am

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9:00am for a hike up Shelf Road. Come one, come all (singles, couples, families & children). Bring water, sunscreen, a sturdy hat and light snack. We will walk half way to the middle benches and return (about 1.5 miles). It should take about an hour and half. Plan now to join this group for some fellowship and views of the beautiful Ojai Valley. For more information, contact Ruric Nye at ruricnye@sbcglobal.net.

Christ’s Sermon on the Mount is his longest continuous discourse that is packed with guidance on how to live in this complicated world.  Evelyn Caliri will be leading this bible study at her home beginning Wednesday, Sept. 24.  Come unfold the depth He shares within community, renewing your spirit in truth and fellowship. Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. No book required and will go nine weeks. For more information, contact Evelyn at evejc@icloud.com.

God’s Hidden Treasures, founded in 1997 by Nita Hansen, is a mission partner dedicated to serving the needs of people with disabilities and orphans in Ukraine. We have been fortunate to be a part of Nita’s mission for many years. Join us on Sunday, September 14, at all three worship services to hear Nita preach and share updates on the situation in Ukraine. Then, at 12:00pm, we will have a lunch in the church parlor to discuss further.

Each year, we provide a Thanksgiving meal for 150 families in our valley. We kindly request your assistance in donating to these meals. Please visit the house on the patio and pick up a card of an item to purchase. You can then have it shipped directly to the church or drop it off by October 5th.

On Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30 am, we will be gathering in the Fellowship Hall to help assemble and deliver these meals to the families in the valley. For more information, please contact us at missions@ojaipc.org.

Since 1978, Food Share has been feeding the hungry in Ventura County. They distribute nearly 19 million pounds of food, providing 16 million meals annually to people in Ventura County through its hunger programs.  Join OPC on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9:00 - 11:30 for a day of sorting food at their food bank in Oxnard. Contact gloria@ojaipc.org to receive an email with  the link to register for this event. For more information, contact Drew West at drewwest@live.com.

Since 1983, Family to Family has been serving the community five days a week. They serve about 50,000 meals per year to all who are hungry and are an all-volunteer organization which is committed to feeding and helping others. If you are interested in helping serve lunch, OPC does this on the 2nd Friday of each month. To sign up or for more information, contact Annell LaBarge at 805-279-9064.

Join us on Sunday, September 7 at 10:30am to gather for fellowship, BBQ lunch and some end of summer water fun for the kids. No need to reserve your spot, just bring your appetite and swim suits. This is a great event to invite neighbors or friends to share in this fun fellowship.

Join us on the first Sunday of each month as we collaborate with our local mission partner, Secure Beginnings, to donate to their diaper bank. Bring any size diapers or pull ups with you to church and drop them off at the Welcome Table on your way in to worship. For more information, contact missions@ojaipc.org.

This group meets on the first Friday of each month for food, fellowship and to be in community with families of young children. Tami has planned a fun night on Friday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 at OPC. We will enjoy waffles, chicken and skating. Bring your Rollerblades, scooters and skateboards. Be sure to dress up as your favorite Super Hero! For more information contact Tami at tami@ojaipc.org.