Lamorinda Parish

Our Parishes are organized around a common geography (neighborhoods) and a common need (mission).

Our Neighborhoods

The name Lamorinda is a portmanteau from the names of the three cities that make up the region: Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. As God blesses us, creates new relationships, and opens up opportunities, we would eventually we would like to create Parishes for each of these neighborhoods.

Lamorinda sits east of the Berkeley Hills between the Caldecott Tunnel and Walnut Creek.  The public high schools in each of the cities are part of the Acalanes Union High School District, one of the best high school districts in California. With a cluster of restaurants and generally high-end shops in its downtown, Lafayette is considered the retail hub of the region. This city with a population of almost 25,000 residents is known for its rolling hills and upscale lifestyle. Orinda has a population of almost 18,000 residents and is home to the historic Orinda Theatre and the California Shakespeare Theater.  Orinda's many parks and trails make it a destination for many Bay Area hikers and naturalists. Moraga is home to Saint Mary's College of California and has a population of over 10,000 residents. 

Our Mission

UP - Loving God

Our Parish worships together on Sundays and gathers at least once per month to cultivate relationships and serve the community.  We also gather a few times a month in small-sized Community Groups (8-12 people) to share a meal, pray, read Scripture, discuss what God is saying to us, and discern what we are going to do about it.

IN - Loving One Another

Our Parish seeks to take care of one another when we are in need (i.e. sickness, trauma, new baby, unemployment, etc.), we take care of the church (welcoming newcomers, hosting Sunday worship services, etc.), and we encourage one another to follow Jesus and live out the life of the kingdom of God.

OUT - Loving Our Neighbors

Our Parish serves Shalom of Oakland which offers a year round youth program free of charge to help 1st through 8th graders grow spiritually, socially and academically. We also seek to reach out to the people in our neighborhoods and networks who are spiritually open and curious in order to share with them the love of God and the good news of his kingdom. 

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