Fall is here! The school year is well underway as well as a variety of activities for residents in the Thousand Oaks area. While we have always treasured friendships and community, it seems that there is a deeper appreciation for the bonds of friendship within our church community following the pandemic. If you are looking for a church family, come worship with us and join us as we seek to learn, grow, and serve together.
Student / Teacher Blessing. Our church prays for blessings for the students, teachers, parents, and mentors who will speak into the lives of our congregation. We pray for safety in school settings, health for the minds and bodies of all, enthusiasm toward learning and growing, and a deeper realization of God’s work in the world and among his creation.
Fall Kickoff Sunday. As we transition from the fun of summer back to the more structured routines of the academic year, we like to kick off our fall with a fun meal together and a time of highlighting the small groups and church activities what will be on the calendar for the upcoming months. This annual “CVCC Fall Kickoff” happened on Sunday, September 6 this year. We began the day with a shared brunch potluck at the building followed by our morning of worship. That day, the praise team resumed leading singing and the various small groups were announced for the upcoming academic year.
Game Nights. Periodically, we host game nights at the building on Sunday evenings. It’s a great time to pull out board games and card games and gather for an evening of fun and fellowship. These events generally run about 3 hours and each person is asked to bring their own favorite game(s) and some type of snack to share. The last one was Sunday before Labor Day. These typically fall on 3-day weekends.
Hiking Ministry. Hikers of all levels are welcome. The focus of this group is fun, faith, fitness, friendship, and fellowship while enjoying the beautiful gifts that God has given us in the wilderness that surrounds us. We explore Ventura County trails and parks with others in our church and in our community. We meet to hike together once every 8-10 weeks. Our next hike is scheduled for Saturday, September 26.
HS Pismo Retreat. The annual HS Pismo retreat is set for October 2-4. This year’s theme is Faith as Formation: Practicing the Christian Way of Life. Talk with Chandler about details for the weekend. It’s coming up soon!
Conejo Academy Tutoring. The Fall Tutoring Season begins in October, and we are looking for both weekly volunteers and also substitute tutors.
Tutoring will take place in-person at Conejo Academy on Thursday nights from 6:15 to 7:15, beginning with a tutor orientation on October 8. The Fall season continues through Thursday, December 10. For volunteers able to continue into the Spring, we begin again in early-January and the program continues through April.
Being a tutor means spending an hour of your time each week with first grade students, helping them with their reading, with math, or just playing games. This year we have received a special request from the principal for any tutors who are comfortable working with children in Spanish, but this not a requirement and most volunteers never need to use any Spanish.
This ministry takes place on the school campus in the students’ classrooms, and tutors have access to a wealth of exciting educational tools and supplies. Please contact Rob West at (805) 657-2911 or you can email tutoringatconejo@gmail.com if you can serve as a tutor or substitute, or if you would like additional information.
Mission Trip to Mexico. A part of the youth group tradition for over the past 30 years has been for teens (who are entering 8th grade or older) to spend a week each summer going to an unfamiliar area and working with and for others. Over the past decade, the church has worked primarily with Amor ministries in Mexico building houses.
Throughout the course of the school year, the youth group hosts several different types of fellowship events to build community within the congregation and, at the same time, to raise funds for a team of students and adults to go build a house for a family in Mexico. The first Summer Mission Fellowship / Fundraising event is generally in October (this year it will be an Open Mic Night on October 11). Then, in the spring, the youth group hosts a second fundraiser. These events are always full of fun for the whole family .
Please, pray for the team of teens and adults who will be building a house in the summer of 2027 in Mexico. Please also pray for the family who will be blessed by the house. We want to be a part of sharing God’s love with others and seeing how God can use each of us to make a positive difference in the world.
The Fall Fundraiser is scheduled for October 11. Soon, the Cafe Conejo Youth link will be updated with details so that you can to learn all about it!
Men’s Annual Yosemite Trip. From October 15-19, a group of men from CVCC will go on their annual Yosemite adventure. If you are interested, speak with Doug Hurley.
CVWM Dinner. All Conejo women are invited to join at the church building for our quarterly women’s dinner. Come share a meal and conversation with your sisters in Christ. Join us from 6-7:30pm on Friday, October 16. We will hear from Christina Eng and Penny White this month. Meal provided; childcare provided. RSVP here!
Many Mansions Fall Fair. Our church is collaborating with Many Mansions on this year’s Fall Fair. The church will be providing several activity stations similar to games that we’ve had at former Harvest Festivals. We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to help run these stations. To join in the fun of providing an evening of fun for children residing in homes with Many Mansions, please click MM Fall Fair and come to the Villa Garcia Apartments located at 1419 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.on Friday, October 23, from 4-6pm.
Fall Festival. Our annual Fall Festival event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 from 4-6pm. It is an evening of fun with costumes, games, candy, friends, and family. It will be important to let Char know if you plan to participate so that all stations can have the appropriate number of treats for the children who come. More details and a sign-up link will be provided closer to time for the event
All-Saints’ Day. On November 1, at 7pm, you’re invited to gather at the church building for an All Saints’ Day Service. This service provides us the opportunity to gather as a community to lament the loss of loved ones in recent years, to cry out to God in our sorrow, and also to entrust our lives and our loved ones to God’s care.
IMPACT. We’re excited to announce that IMPACT will be returning to Southern California this November. IMPACT is a church retreat designed especially for middle school students. Please mark your calendars for November 13-15! More details coming soon!
Armloads of Love. Each year around Thanksgiving, we have a wonderful opportunity to provide holiday meals for families in need from the Conejo Elementary School which is in the immediate neighborhood of our congregation. Families sign up to bring food items to share. It is a great way to begin a week of thanksgiving as we share with our neighbors!
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