All-Church Events

Starting dates below represents the next occurrence of an event - not the start of the series.
  • Nominations for Church Leadership
    The Nominating Committee is accepting recommendations of Lake Avenue Church members to serve on each of the five ministry divisions as well as the Ministry Council. If you know someone who might be called to serve in one of these areas, fill out the blue Leadership Nomination Form, located in the Worship Center and Chapel Lobby literature racks.

    Please complete the form and submit it to Gail McFarland, Executive Assistant to Jeff Jones, Business Administrator. You can submit the form by: 1) Faxing to 626.844.4715; 2) Mailing to 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101; or 3) Delivering to the Church Office on the 2nd floor of Hutchins Hall.

    The deadline to turn in the printed forms is Friday, February 17.

    2012 Leadership Nomination Form

  • LAC Ministry Update
    In the fall of last year, in a commitment to strengthening our ministries, the Ministry Council affirmed some changes. First, the Lake Avenue Community Foundation has secunded Mayra Nolan for the first six months of 2012 to provide leadership to LAC’s community outreach. Second, Pastor Greg Waybright will give overall oversight to the worship/arts ministries for the first half of 2012 and John Stothers will give full focus to the development of a more comprehensive ministry for our Saturday night service. And third, the Children’s and Student Ministries will combine together, with Pastor Jeff Mattesich serving as the associate pastor of this ministry. In this decision to combine the ministries, Pastor Tracy Trautman was offered a pastoral position in Children’s Ministries, but after much thought and prayer, there was a mutual recognition that this was not the right position for her. With this realization, Lake will be coming alongside her during this time of transition as she finishes her ministry at Lake at the end of January. Plans are underway for how we will express our deep gratitude to her. She will be greatly missed.
  • “Lead With Your Life” Newsletter
    Each month, Pastor Chuck Olson writes an e-newsletter as a source of encouragement, inspiration, and challenge for the journey of life and leadership called Lead With Your Life. If you would like to receive this newsletter, contact Debbie Gonzalez at debbieg@lakeave.org.

  • Sundays, Feb. 12 - Feb. 26
    9:15 - 10:45 am, HH 404

    LAKE-U-Logo_150x150Getting along with everyone may seem impossible. How do we handle people that appear to love conflict and push everyone away? Much of our relational issues are actually brought upon ourselves. Changing ourselves FIRST is the biggest step in loving others.

    Come find out...

    • How to Get Along With Difficult People
    • How to Get Along with Your Family
    • How to Get along with Yourself
    Steven Unruh has been speaking nationally for 18 years. Along with his speaking career, Steven has two graduate degrees in Psychology and Theology from Fuller School of Psychology.  All are welcome and no registration is needed! 

    For questions about Lake U, contact Pastor Walter Alexander at waltera@lakeave.org or 626.817.4885.

  • Sundays, Feb. 12 - Dec. 30
    10:30 - 11 am, LAC Plaza
    Come enjoy a cup of coffee on the Worship Center patio between the 9 and 11 am Sunday worship services. Meet some new people and learn about LAC ministries. If you have questions or would like to serve by connecting with people, please contact Pastor Roger Bosch at rogerb@lakeave.org or 626.817.4886 or Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or 626.817.4889.
  • Sundays, Feb. 12
    10:30 am, Worship Center Lower Plaza
    Sundays,10:30-11 am
    • Young Marrieds
    • 20-Something Singles Are you looking for a place to connect and build lasting friendships? Come check out the Young Adults Connecting Point Sunday mornings on the Lower Plaza, in front of the worship center. Visit us at http://facebook.com/lacyoungadults Questions? Contact Pastor Bill Mead at billm@lakeave.org or 626.817.4882.
  • Sunday, Feb. 12
    11 am,
    Session: 11 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this fall. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Friday, Feb. 17
    5:30 pm, FL 300 (Warehouse)
    Lake Avenue Community Foundation Proudly presents our first STARS Talent Show.
    Save the Date!  Please come and support our students and all their hard work!

    Questions? Contact Anna Ochoa at annao@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4593.
  • Sundays, Feb. 19 - Mar. 25
    11 am - 12:15 pm, FL 201
    Would you like to join together with a group of people who want to take their leadership to a deeper place? Come and see all this class has to offer. Cost: $20

    Led By: Chuck Olson, Executive Pastor

    Register online at https://store.lakeave.org/p-201-spiritual-leadership-workshop.aspx

    Enrollment is limited. Sign-Up Today!

  • Saturday, Feb. 25
    5 pm, Chapel
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so.

    Questions? Please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Saturday, Feb. 25 - Feb. 26
    6:30 - 9:30 pm, Chapel
    Invite family, friends and neighbors for a time of fellowship, free popcorn to a special screening of this inspirational movie. This event is FREE! but you must RSVP for the movie and for childcare.

    *Childcare for children birth - 5 years will only be available for the Saturday showing for $6 per child.

     

    RSVP Form

  • Sunday, Feb. 26
    8:30 am - 2:30 pm, The LAC West Parking Lot

    Help save a life, the gift of a blood donation could be the difference of life to a patient in need. LAC Health Services Team invites you to partner with the help of City of Hope by giving blood. It is very important to sign-up in advance for optimal service and experience. Sign-up in the Worship Center Lobby before and after Sunday services or online.

    How to register Online:

    1. Go to https://www.idonateblood4hope.org/

    2. Click on the “Donate Blood” tab to the left

    3. Follow the steps:

    a. Step 1 – Enter the Zip Code or LKAC

    b. Step 2 – Select the blood drive you want by either clicking on the Blood Drive Date or the Name of the Church

    c. Step 3 - Select the time you choose to donate blood and click on Schedule to the Right

    For qualifications needed to donate blood please visit http://www.cityofhope.org/patient_care/medical-facilities/blood-donor-center/Pages/donation-qualifications.aspx. Save a life…Thank you!

    Questions? LAC Health Services Team contact is Xochitl Flores at xoxo_flores@yahoo.com. Or call 310.213.9536.

  • Sunday, Feb. 26
    9 am, Worship Center
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so. Questions? E-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.orgor call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Thursdays, Mar. 01 - Apr. 26
    7 - 8:30 pm, TBD
    (No meeting April 5 due to Holy Week)

    Join the LAC family for an 8-week series designed to help you address the issues of finding financial freedom and developing a lifestyle of wise financial stewardship. Based off of Saddleback’s book and DVD series entitled: “Managing Your Money God’s Way,” we will learn to budget, prioritize and better understand how to better manage the financial resources and time God has given us. For course, payment and childcare registration visit http://store.lakeave.org.

    Course questions? Contact Linda Neuenburg at lindan@lakeave.org or 626.817.4808. Childcare questions? Contact Gwen Cram at gwenc@lakeave.org or 626.817.4856.
  • Sundays, Mar. 04 - Mar. 25
    9:15 - 10:45 am, OH 202
    LAKE-U-Logo_150x150Hosted by Genesis Class
    While Judaism and Christianity have long existed as two mutually exclusive religious entities, recent developments in theology, biblical studies and Jewish-Christian relations have contributed to an atmosphere of increasing reconciliation, partnership and mutual reappraisal. This 4-week series will explore the complex relationship between Judaism and Christianity throughout the centuries.  Topics covered will include: a brief history of modern Judaism, the emergence of Messianic Judaism, the rediscovery of the Jewishness of the New Testament, and the theological implications of the extraordinary events of our time. We are privileged to have Jen Rosner from the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute speak on the topic. She became a follower of Jesus during her last years of college, went on to earn her M.Div from Yale Divinity School and is finishing her doctoral dissertation at Fuller. All are welcome and no registration is needed! If you have any questions about Lake U, please contact Pastor Walter Alexander at waltera@lakeave.org or 626.817.4885.
  • 1st Sunday of each Month, Mar. 04 - Dec. 30
    10:15 - 11 am, Worship Center Lobby
    12:15-1 pm, Worship Center Lobby
    Provided by LAC's Health Services Team.
    Lorraine Cummings, LCSW, C-ASWCM of the Health Services Team and a professional Case Manager, offers free consultation to the LAC community to connect you to a holistic array of resources to support your health and well-being. The Health Education Team will also provide materials on promoting good health habits and information on current health topics, varying each month. Meet with her Team after the 9 & 11 am Sunday morning services, or contact Lorraine at 626.201.1717. See the ministry web page tab at http://www.lakeave.org/care-ministries.html.
  • Sunday, Apr. 15
    9 am, HH 205
    Session: 9 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this spring. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Sunday, Apr. 22
    11 am,
    Session: 9 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this spring. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Saturday, Apr. 28
    8:30 am - 12:30 pm, FL 201-203 (Rose Room)
    A One-Time Commitment for an Opportunity of a Lifetime
    Are you interested in joining Lake Avenue Church? The Membership Seminar is where it begins! Join other LAC family for a light breakfast and table group discussion, and hear from Pastor Greg Waybright and other members of the pastoral staff team about Lake's purpose, vision, and what we're all about. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials and food.
  • Saturday, Apr. 28
    5 pm, Chapel
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so.

    Questions? Please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Sunday, Apr. 29
    9 am,
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so. Questions? E-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.orgor call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Saturday, July 28
    8:30 am - 12:30 pm, FL 201-203 (Rose Room)
    A One-Time Commitment for an Opportunity of a Lifetime
    Are you interested in joining Lake Avenue Church? The Membership Seminar is where it begins! Join other LAC family for a light breakfast and table group discussion, and hear from Pastor Greg Waybright and other members of the pastoral staff team about Lake's purpose, vision, and what we're all about. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials and food.

  • 1st Tuesday of each Month, Feb. 07 - Sept. 04
    7 - 9 pm, HH 401
    CMS_Icon_150x150(Spring / Summer 2012 Book Study)
    Lake Avenue Church, through the Career Marketplace Search (CMS) team, will be presenting an 8 Part series on how to define, achieve and begin living a successful career and life. The series will provide and equip the students with the information, tools and discussion they need to move more fully into a life of true contentment and purpose.

    The “Success” series is based on two influential books:
    • The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think and It’s Not Too Late by Michael Ellsberg
    • Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment And Purpose by Dr. Charles Stanley

    The series is open to anyone interested in becoming successful in life and in their career and will touch on important topics like:
    CMS_Books_1-7-12 • Success: What is it and how do I get some?
    • Building Your Brand
    • How to invest for Success
    • Making your work meaningful
    • Marketing, Promoting and Selling
    • Dealing with Roadblocks
    • Allies, Mentors, Friends and Enemies
    • Now, Just Do It!!!

    BillAppleTree_4Bill HeatleySeries presenter is Bill Heatley, author, speaker, I.T. Professional & CMS Volunteer.

    CMS is for job seekers, career changers, or anyone in the working world seeking support, encouragement, ideas and resources during these tough economic times. Our ministry is designed to serve Lake Avenue Church Family members, friends and people in the community who seek to more effectively manage their jobs and perform their duties from a Christian perspective. Questions? Visit us at http://marketplace.lakeave.org or contact us at marketplace@lakeave.org or 626.817.4519.
  • Sunday, Feb. 12
    11 am,
    Session: 11 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this fall. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Sundays, Feb. 19 - Mar. 25
    11 am - 12:15 pm, FL 201
    Would you like to join together with a group of people who want to take their leadership to a deeper place? Come and see all this class has to offer. Cost: $20

    Led By: Chuck Olson, Executive Pastor

    Register online at https://store.lakeave.org/p-201-spiritual-leadership-workshop.aspx

    Enrollment is limited. Sign-Up Today!

  • Wednesday, Feb. 22
    7 - 8:30 pm, Chapel
    Join the LAC family as we mark the start of the Lenten Season with a time of reflection, confession and communion. The Chapel will be open from 6-7 pm for meditation and reflection.  Childcare will be provided for ages birth - 5 years on the first floor of Family Life in FL 104 beginning at 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Dorothy at dorothyw@lakeave.org or 626.817.4832.
  • Friday, Feb. 24
    7:30 - 9 pm, Chapel
    Bbarricksfamily_295x197Please join us to hear the true story of a tragic accident, a mother's desperate prayer, and heaven's extraordinary answer. One family's hope that shows you how faith can help to overcome even the most difficult tragedies in life.

    Barrickscar_640x446On a crisp November evening in 2006, Jen Barrick, at the age of 15, had just had the time of her life, singing in her choir as a blossoming, radiant young women. But in the blink of an eye everything changed for Jen and her entire family when a drunk driver struck their van. Jen suffered multiple skull fractures and severe brain trauma. The damage was tremendous, it didn't look like she was going to survive ... but against all odds, she did. A Night of Tragedy that ends with a Lifetime of Grace. To view a brief video clip, click on the link below:



    JenBarrick_640x480"When Jesus said, 'out of you will flow streams of living water,' he made Jennifer a sparkling brook, filled to overflowing with His effervescent joy. Her life is such a stream of soul-satisfying encouragement to all those she meets, I am pleased to call her my friend. To spend time with Jennifer and her family is to come away truly refreshed and inspired." Joni Eareckson Tada
    For more information contact Pam Swanson at disabilities@lakeave.org or 626.817.4897.
  • Saturday, Feb. 25
    5 pm, Chapel
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so.

    Questions? Please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Sunday, Feb. 26
    9 am, Worship Center
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so. Questions? E-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.orgor call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Thursdays, Mar. 01 - Apr. 19
    7 - 8:30 pm, OH 203
    Join the LAC family for an 8-week series (except on April 5 due to Holy Week) designed to help you address the issues of finding financial freedom and developing a lifestyle of wise financial stewardship. Based off of Saddleback's book and DVD series entitled: "Managing Your Money God's Way" we will learn to budget, prioritize and better understand how to better manage the financial resources and time God has given us. Cost for materials is $30 (for either singles or couples). Childcare for ages birth through five years also available for $28 for the entire series. For course, payment and childcare registration visit http://store.lakeave.org. Course questions? Contact Linda Neuenburg at lindan@lakeave.org or 626.817.4808. Childcare questions? Contact Gwen Cram at gwenc@lakeave.org or 626.817.4856.
  • Thursdays, Mar. 01 - Apr. 26
    7 - 8:30 pm, TBD
    (No meeting April 5 due to Holy Week)

    Join the LAC family for an 8-week series designed to help you address the issues of finding financial freedom and developing a lifestyle of wise financial stewardship. Based off of Saddleback’s book and DVD series entitled: “Managing Your Money God’s Way,” we will learn to budget, prioritize and better understand how to better manage the financial resources and time God has given us. For course, payment and childcare registration visit http://store.lakeave.org.

    Course questions? Contact Linda Neuenburg at lindan@lakeave.org or 626.817.4808. Childcare questions? Contact Gwen Cram at gwenc@lakeave.org or 626.817.4856.
  • Thursday, Apr. 05
    All Day, Observed in homes
    Our Maunday Thursday Service is observed in homes, and led by you, our church families. This year, why not invite friends, neighbors or you small group over to you house, and host a meal and service, as we follow through our Maundy Thursday Guide. The guide offers idas and instructions and even menu options. Everyone can participate with food or readings from the book of John. Take communion together, and reflect on Christ's last words to His disciples. Guides are available in the Worship Center & Chapel Lobbys, from literature racks around campus and online at http://passionweek.lakeave.org.
  • Friday, Apr. 06
    7 - 8 pm, Worship Center
    Join the LAC family as we gather together around the cross for a time of remembrance to commemorate the sacrifice of our Lord as it is written in John 18 and 19 and to meditate on the ultimate price paid for us, Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
    Childcare will be available for children birth to Kindergarten on the 1st floor of the Family Life Center beginning 6:30 pm. Additional parking will be available at Gateway Plaza.
  • Thursdays, Apr. 12 - May 31
    6:30 - 9 pm, HH 400 (Skyroom), Hutchin's Hall, 4th Floor

    ALPHA is a great place to explore the "big questions of life" in a relaxed setting over eight thought-provoking weekly sessions. The atmosphere at ALPHA is low-key, friendly and fun! ALPHA includes dinner, a relevant video topic and an engaging small group discussion time. Everyone and anyone who has questions about the Christian faith or is new to the Christian faith is welcome to come. No question is too simple, too difficult or off limits and all viewpoints are respected. Registration will remain open for the duration of the course.

    Childcare is available free of charge for ages birth - 5 years of age. To sign up click on the button to the right.

    Questions?
    If you have pre-registration questions, contact Kristy in the Connecting Office at kristyd@lakeave.org or 626.817.4889.
  • Sunday, Apr. 15
    9 am, HH 205
    Session: 9 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this spring. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Sunday, Apr. 22
    11 am,
    Session: 9 am
    Baptism class is a required class for those desiring to be baptized this spring. To sign up for an orientation please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.
  • Saturday, Apr. 28
    5 pm, Chapel
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so.

    Questions? Please e-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Sunday, Apr. 29
    9 am,
    Baptism is an outward sign of a conscious confession of one's repentance and personal faith in Christ. We invite everyone who has not been baptized to follow Christ's call and do so. Questions? E-mail Kristy Diebold at kristyd@lakeave.orgor call 626.817.4889.

    *You must attend the Baptism Orientation class.

  • Saturday, May 05
    10 am - 1 pm, LAC Chapel

    LauraTaylor_312x414LAC Women's Ministries invites you to an All-Church Intergenerational Women's Event. Come hear Laura Taylor-Miller share her amazing testimony and the Choices that faced her.  You will also experience a riveting dramatic monologue as she portrays "Mary," the Mother of Jesus and the Choices she had to make.  Laura has  degrees in Bible/Theater and has spent 30 years in local church ministry and education.  She regularly  speaks in the U.S. and South Africa where she spent three years as a missionary.  Laura's presentation will be followed by our wonderful Tea Time! Come join us for a great day of fellowship and growth in the Lord together.  Please make sure to mark your calendars and purchase tickets early as we were sold out last year.  Tickets: $15. For more information and if you would like ot host a table of eight, contact Carrie Gazanian at carriegaz@gmail.com or 626.445.3527.

  • Friday, June 08
    11 am - 5 pm, Brookside Golf Club
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    The LAC Men's Ministries invites you to the first annual Golf outing. All Are Welcome (men and women). Check in time begins at 11am followed immediately by the putting contest. The actual Golf Tournament begins at 1pm with a shotgun start. The golf playing time is scheduled to conclude at approximately 5pm followed by presentation of awards. Registration cost $120, this includes golf and light dinner. You are encouraged to set up your own foursome and provide us with the player’s names.

    Register two ways:

    1. Online at http://store.lakeave.org
    2. Mail checks and registration forms to:

      Checks payable to “LAC”
      Memo line: "Golf Tournament"
      LAKE AVENUE CHURCH (393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101)

    For more information contact Paul Kaiser at onthetee@earthlink.net or 626.796.7959.

Prayer Events

All-Church Prayer Events

Parking Information

    • Kaiser Parking Lot Closure Information
      The Kaiser Parking Lot on Lake Avenue (across the street from Lake Avenu Church) will be unavailable on Sunday mornings due to the closure of the office building at that location. We will inform the LAC staff and family of any developments on this website page and in our Worship Folder.
    • Saturday & Sunday Night Underground Parking
      Reserved handicapped parking is available in the Underground Parking area for use during the Saturday Evening and Sunday "Warehouse" Services. There are 20 reserved handicapped parking spaces available for our church family who have California-issued placards. Additionally, if you are a senior adult who has difficulty walking the distance from the West Parking Lot to the Chapel, you can also park in one of the 75 non-designated open spaces. Once you park, take the elevator to the first floor, exit the Family Life building and turn left for the short walk to the Chapel entrance.
    • Handicapped and Elderly Underground Parking
      LAC's Underground Parking Lot offers limited space for handicapped and elderly guests and members of the LAC family. Those with a California-state issued Handicapped Permit or LAC-issued Underground Parking Pass will be allowed entry into this underground parking facility. If you are elderly and require an underground parking pass, please contact Marian Coleman in Campus Services at marianc@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4818.

Office Closures


Office Closures - Calendar Year 2012
Jan. 2 Whole Day New Year's Day (Observed)
Jan. 16 Whole Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 20 Whole Day President's Day
Apr. 6 Half Day Good Friday
May 28 Whole Day Memorial Day
Jul. 4 Whole Day Independence Day
Sep. 3 Whole Day Labor Day
Nov. 22 Whole Day Thanksgiving
Nov. 23 Whole Day Day After Thanksgiving
Dec. 24 Whole Day Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 Whole Day Christmas Day
Dec. 31 Half Day New Year's Eve

Japan Relief

  • Japan Relief Update
    japan_relief_fund_150pCurrently LAC does not have any of our missionary families living in Japan, though a number have served there over the years. Utilizing these existing relationships, built over decades, we invite you to join us in giving a sacrificial gift to help both the relief and recovery phase. On April 8/9 we received a special offering which will be shared between World Vision, CRASH (a Japanese evangelical emergency aid alliance) and a group of churches in the hardest hit regions. Thus far we have received over $25,000 in total.We truly appreciate your generosity. We anticipate having opportunities for on-site volunteering in the months ahead. You may also give online anytime via our website at mylac.lakeave.org. (The Japan Relief Fund is available under the “Churchwide Funds” category under “Give” as soon as you log in.) For more information about what you can do, please contact the Global Outreach department at globaloutreach@lakeave.org or 626.844.4770.