You are invited to join us for a concert at The Chapel by the Georgian Forest Elementary School chorus on Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 am. The chorus will perform holiday and jazz favorites, as a way of saying thank you. The Leisure World community has supported the school through school supply and book donations. The Chapel also gives socks and toys to the school at Christmas time.
All Leisure World residents, friends, and families are invited to join us for the second concert of The Inter-Faith Concert Series on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 pm. The local chorale of adults over 55 years of age will perform a variety of uplifting holiday music. A reception to meet the conductor, pianist, and chorale members will follow with light refreshments. Admission is free, and tickets are not required. A freewill offering to support the concert series will be taken.
Join us for our Advent Bible study examining key passages in the Old Testament about the Messiah and their completion in the life and saving work of Jesus. These passages have had a profound effect on the imagination and worship of Christians for two thousand years, leading George Frederic Handel to write one of the greatest expressions of worship and adoration-his oratorio, the Messiah. The entire text of Handel's Messiah is drawn from scripture. This study will guide us through scripture passages used in Handel's work that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do.
This Bible study will meet at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall on Mondays: November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19. The cost of the book is $7.00. RSVP by submitting the form below by November 23 to register.
You are invited to the Ash Wednesday service which will include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. The meditative organ prelude will begin at 11:45 am.
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Sign up to attend this seminar, sponsored by Brooke Grove Retirement Village, on Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 am. Terry Ullman, MSW, eldercare consultant and psychotherapist, will be the presenter. RSVP by completing the form below no later than Monday, February 5.
Terrie Daniels, senior fitness and wellness specialist at Brooke Grove Retirement Village, will present a series of Mindful Meditation classes on Monday, February 19 through Monday, March 26 from 10:00 - 10:30 am. The sessions will promote greater focus, reduced anxiety, increased compassion, and improved well-being.
The fee for all six sessions is $25, payable by check to Brooke Grove Foundation. You may mail your check to the Chapel or drop it off. Space is limited and payment in advance is required to hold your space.
You are invited to join The Chapel on Sunday, December 18 at 10:00 am for a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was made famous by the Christmas Eve Service at King College Chapel, Cambridge. The service was first broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1928 and continues today. The service combines scripture and music to tell the story of the expectation and birth of Christ.
The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short scripture readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and the gospels. Christmas carols will include It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Away in a Manger, The First Noel, and Angels We Have Heard on High.
One of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is the gift of having your end of life issues in order. On Wednesday, May 3 from 10:00 am - noon in the Fellowship Hall, we will hold a workshop to focus on getting our affairs organized.
Information will include financial planning, memorial/funeral service planning, appointment of health care agent, hospice care, cemeteries, and numerous other important topics. A resource notebook is available for a $10.00 donation. Please RSVP by completing this form by April 26.
All "Boomers" are invited to join us for Movie Trivia night and Valentine's Day treats on Friday, February 17 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall. Everyone please bring a snack or dessert to share and we encourage you to bring a friend.
Please complete this RSVP form if you will be attending.
You are invited to our Taste of Cuba! Enjoy Cuban music and food and learn about Cuban culture, growing churches, and vibrant worship services. Dr. Ramonia Lee, along with Arlene and Harry Brooke, will share their recent travel experiences.
Advance registration and prepayment of $5.00 per person are required by March 19. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Women and all are invited.
Complete the form below to register. You may pay by going to the Giving tab and noting that it is for the Taste of Cuba. You may also mail in your payment or drop it off in the office.
Our chapel Baby Boomers (those Born 1942 and After) are invited to a meatless Lenten dinner on Friday, March 24 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall followed by a chapel search. (In other words, a reverent scavenger hunt!) We’ll be searching for items and critters in all of our stained glass windows and for items in the sacristy and throughout the Chapel.
Dinner will include vegetable lasagna, bread, and salad and will cost $5.00 per person. Guests do not need to bring any food to share.
RSVP by submitting the form below. Prepayment is required by Sunday, March 19. You may pay by going to the Giving tab and noting that it is for March 24 event. You may also mail in or drop off your payment.
All Chapel members and friends are invited to come to the fellowship hall on Thursday, January 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We will have an afternoon of fellowship, visiting with one another, games, and snacks. Food will be provided. Please bring your favorite board games or cards.
Come, bring a friend, see your friends, and meet new friends. Enjoy one another. This event is sponsored by the Inter-Faith Women, and everyone is invited.
While the two best teams in the NFL battle, we will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring to help the hungry in our community. Please bring canned soup or drop a cash donation into the empty soup kettle when you attend worship on Sunday, February 5. Donations will be shared with one of our Missions' food banks serving those in need.
We will study the account of creation recorded in the Book of Genesis beginning on Monday, February 6 at 10:30 am and ending on Monday, March 6. The class will not meet on Monday, February 20 due to Presidents' Day. The course will be taught by George Samara, a new Leisure World resident, who has taught this course for 25 years.
Please RSVP by February 2 by completing the form below. There is no charge. The Bible will be the text, please bring your Bible to the course.
All are welcome to attend our annual Thanksgiving Eve service held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23. The service will include Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, The Inter-Faith Chapel, the Unitarian-Universalists of Leisure World, and the Jewish Residents of Leisure World, as we gather to give thanks for all our blessings with a service of music and the spoken word. An offering of non-perishable food and monetary donations will be taken to benefit local food banks.
From the Academy Award-winning creators of Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo comes an epic undersea adventure filled with imagination, humor and heart. Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her. Dory Marlin and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark.
All are welcome to attend this free event on Wednesday, January 18 at 1:00 pm. Tickets and RSVPs are not required. After the movie, we will discuss the universal themes, including optimism, celebrating differences in ability, and perseverance.
All are invited to attend a presentation by Peak Performance Coach and ordained minister Rev. Bill Neely, Chaplain of Brooke Grove Retirement Village. Rev. Neely will explore the distinguishing characteristics of those who survive traumatizing situations and focus on ways to shape or reshape suffering in order to flourish. The presentation is based on the book Winning Life's Toughest Battles by Dr. Julius Segal. Dr. Segal's book provides a powerful guide to anyone facing crises of everyday life.
This program is free and will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Please RSVP by Friday, May 5.
