Visitors are struck by the welcoming family atmosphere engendered by a congregation with a shared love of our Lord.  There is a strong sense of mutual support, of working together and walking together along the Jesus path.  Lynnewood is a dynamic, people-oriented church, growing and changing as it seeks to reach out to people and respond to needs in the community.

This is summed up in our mission statement:  A spiritual family, seeking Christ, loving and serving others.

You are most welcome to join us for Sunday worship at Lynnewood.

During our summer schedule (which runs from Fathers Day until the last Sunday in September) there will be one service, which starts at 9:30 a.m.  From the end of September through mid-June, choose from two services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., or come to them both!

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month and ALL who love the Lord are welcome to participate.

Infant and Toddler care is offered.  Lynnewood is committed to providing quality childcare for our family.  Our nursery is staffed with professional childcare workers, who also supervise adult and other volunteers.  For everyone’s safety, please be sure to properly sign your child in and out of childcare each Sunday.  We can also provide you with a beeper, so that the childcare worker can “quietly” contact you during the service.

An extensive and exciting program of Christian education and spiritual development is active at Lynnewood.  This includes provision for Bible study in various styles, book study group and prayer opportunities (including a very active Prayer Chain).  Our programs cater for all ages: children, youth and adults.  To find out some current events please visit our Christian Education pages.

All God’s critters got a place in the choir!

Have you been waiting for the choirs to resume? Do you wonder if there is a place for you in the Lynnewood music program?

Wonder no longer! We do not require auditions to join Lynnewood’s musical groups. All that is required is a love of music and a desire to be a part of Lynnewood’s music ministry. Weekly rehearsals are a time of music and fellowship. Sunday services give us the opportunity to sing or ring chimes to worship God and to minister to others with our gifts of music.

• Sonshine Choir: open to children in grades 1-8, rehearses on Sunday mornings in the choir room immediately after the 2nd worship service (i.e. from about 11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. at the latest). This group is open to all children in grades 1-8, regardless of musical experience. As part of this choir, we become familiar with some of the classic hymns of the faith and learn songs to share in worship. Rehearsals resume on Sunday September 28.
• Chimes Choir: an intergenerational group open to ages 5th grade and up, rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in the choir room. What is a chime? It looks a lot like an overgrown tuning fork with a bell clapper on top. You ring it the same way you would a hand bell and it has a nice pure tone. Ringing chimes is different from any other musical experience because of the interaction between ringers. The melody passes from player to player as the notes change. Ringing takes concentration, but is a lot of fun. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday September 17th. Please contact Donna Kirch at 485-9877 or music@lynnewood.org if you are planning to return as a ringer or would like to join the group for the first time. New ringers are welcome! Now is the time to join! .
• Chancel Choir: open to all from high school age on up,  rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the choir room in the office building adjacent to the sanctuary. We welcome all singers, regardless of expertise and experience, to help us “Make a Joyful Noise” as the psalmist says. Please join us and see what joy there is in singing praises to God and helping lead Lynnewood in worship! Rehearsals resume Wed, August 27.
• Lynnewood Christmas Ensemble: Thank you to all who made this year's installment of the Christmas Ensemble a joy to behold.  Our eclectic orchestration gave new energy to the Christmas Eve morning worship with a prelude of familiar carols and a rendition of "Carol of the Bells" for special music.
• NEWCOMERS are ALWAYS welcome in any of these groups.  For more information, please contact Donna Kirch at music@lynnewood.org .

• Prayer Chain – A network of church members building a chain of prayer by phone and e-mail to support the needs of all for whom prayer is requested.  Coordinator – Liz Gray.
   
• Prayers & Squares – Ask any of the numerous recipients of a quilt created by this talented group, and they will tell you that this is one POWERFUL ministry! Quilters of all levels of skill gather twice monthly to create beautiful works of art that are then presented to church family members struggling with various life situations.
  
  When and where to meet
  1st and 3rd Thursdays at 10:00 AM at the home of Julia Roth. Contact: Julia Roth
  
  Saturday Quilting Days
  Meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM as scheduled.  The next quilting day is scheduled for Saturday July 7.

• Alcoholics Anonymous – A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.  Call the Valley Service Center 24 hour hotline on (925) 829-0666.
   
• Angel of Mercy – Volunteers from Lynnewood who are available to provide emergency assistance in a variety of personal situations of need.  Call the Church office to contact the current Angel.
   
• Seasoned Members – Fellowship group for retirees and our senior members meeting on a monthly basis.  Leaders: Pat Knepp and Lucy Cleric.
   
• Soul Sisters – Our Sunday morning fellowship group invites you to join us in the library each Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  We are a loosely led discussion group who enjoys sharing and supporting one another through prayers and conversations exploring what it means to be a modern Christian woman of any age. Come get better acquainted with some very special Lynnewood ladies!
  

• Retreats – All Church, Women’s and Men’s weekend retreats are held annually and offer great times of spiritual renewal, fellowship and fun.  The Women's retreat was held on the weekend of February 23-25, 2007 at the Westminster Retreat Center, Alamo.  The Men's retreat was held on the weekend of April 20-22, 2007, also at the Westminster Retreat Center, Alamo.

  

  The 2008 All Church Retreat will be held on September 14-16 at Monte Toyon, just a few miles south of Santa Cruz.  The setting is the beautiful mountains above Aptos, perfect for communing with nature, spiritual study time, relaxing with family and friends, and enjoying a unique mountain-top worship service.

   

• Ladies Night Out – On the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at a different restaurant for any woman needing a break from all those family/work demands.  Why not take a look at the schedule.

• Ladies Lunch – On the 1^st Thursday of each month at 12:00pm, come take a break and have some lunch at Baker's Square.

• Men's Breakfast Group – Not to be outdone in the food, fun and fellowship department, all gentlemen are encouraged to gather in the Fellowship Hall on the last Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. for a magnificent breakfast!  Call Jerry Walton or Bill Behrendt with any questions.

• Just for Fun - A fellowship group for adults who wish to get together "just for fun".  Their next gathering is an evening of "Shakespeare in the Park". A free performance in Pleasanton's Amador Valley Community Park produced by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. Join us in the park on Saturday, July 12th at 6:30 p.m.  Contact Sandee Drapeau or Cynthia DeLand for more information.

• Progressive Dinner – Yes, more food!  Members of the Lynnewood family get together once a year to have a fabulous feast.  Hors d’oeuvres are served in the Fellowship Hall followed by a variety of wonderful meals and fellowship in homes, finishing up with desserts at the Paul and Barb Henshaw home.  Last year's progressive dinner was held on Saturday October 28, a Halloween-themed "Ghostly Gathering".  Great fun was had by all. The chocolate fountain at the Henshaw's home had to be seen to be believed.

• Co-Ed Softball Team – From April through June.  Contact Justin Walton for information, schedules and application to join the team.