March 17, 2011

LAFF luncheon at 11:30 a.m. with special guest, Martin Morley, as the speaker. For the last thirty years, Martin has been in the business of creating powerful worship experiences for Christian communities. Working with clergy, choirs, lay worship leaders and congregations, he has pursued the goal of making Sunday mornings a uniquely potent recharge for the batteries of God's people. He has worked in Presbyterian, United Methodest and Lutheran congregations in Kansas, Texas and California, focusing since 1997 on the balance of tradition and new thought in Lutheran (ELCA) worship. Currently Director of Worship, Music and the Arts at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lafayette, he coordinates worship design and liturgy production, oversees lay worship leadership (lectors, liturgists, acolytes, ushers and altar guild), directs choirs, plays services and collaborates with a contemporary music associate, a liturgical artist and a composer-in-residence. His presentation at the LAFF luncheon is called "Links in a Chain: Worship, Mission and the Unfolding Purpose of God." Martin is a charming man, with a wonderful sense of humor and gives his listeners time to ask questions and have a real opportunity for an inspiring time together.

May 9-11, 2011

Tour to the Reagan Library, arranged by Alamo World Travel. tour will include:

• Roundtrip bus transportation for Orinda/Lafayette
• 2 Nights at the Posada Royal Hotel & Suites in Simi Valley
• Hosted lunch at Madonna Inn
• Hosted lunch at Harris Ranch
• Guided tour of the Reagan Library
• Hosted lunch at Reagan Library
• 2 Hosted wine receptions at hotel
• 2 Buffet breakfasts with omelet station
• Gratuity to bus driver

Price per person double occupancy $399; Single price $520

There is a sign-up sheet in Gregersen Hall if you would like to receive an application. Contact Phil Hunter with any questions.