Alpha Online
Alpha is a chance to explore the big questions of life and faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. The course takes place online using Zoom. Alpha Online will meet on Wednesdays at 7 PM, beginning January 20 2021 and ending March 31 2021. Each 90 minute session on Wednesday includes a time of socializing, and a brief talk, followed by small group discussions where all opinions are valued! Complimentary beverages and/or goodies will be sent to your physical…
Online Trivia Night
Details: Join us on Friday, February 19th at 7:00pm for Online Trivia Night! Participate in teams (households) or individually. Our hosts, Mike and Karyn, will stream via Facebook Live on the Liminal Church of Ventura Facebook page. This event is free and public — no registration is required. How It Works: There will be be 6 rounds of trivia all with different themes, and a general trivia round as well. You will need two screens.a) On one screen, you’ll have…
Christmas Eve (Online)
When: Thursday, December 24th at 4:00pmWhere: Zoom (www.liminalventura.org/ChristmasEveZoom) We wish we could celebrate this special occasion together in person, but for the sake of safety we will be hosting it via Zoom. This hour-long service will feature all the things we love about celebrating together including worship, Christmas music, the story of Christ and a surprise or two. A special offering will be taken (in addition to our usual weekly offering). This Service will also include a short, fun, family-friendly…
Blue Christmas (Online)
The Christmas season can be a difficult time for those experiencing loss. They may not feel like celebrating, but still very much want the kind of HOPE that only comes from God. The Blue Christmas Service (taking place online this year, due to COVID-19) is an honoring space to grieve losses and name the sorrows we’re all experiencing during this pandemic. This service offers a way to acknowledge our feelings, and feel surrounded by the compassionate love of God.It’s about remembering: God…
Huge Parking Lot Sale!
We are relocating from our larger space to a smaller venue and have LOTS of wonderful supplies and furnishings that must go. Main items include: Children’s ministry supplies, games, plushy toys (like new), puzzles (complete), craft supplies, children books, bibles, office supplies, poster art, costume pieces, hats and wigs. Kitchen hospitality items included serving trays, casserole dishes, baskets, serving utensils, etc. Christmas decorations, and eight huge bags of salt. Furniture items include: cool industrial 8ft. table, rocking chair, toddler table,…
Halloween Drive-Thru
Fractured Actors Theater Company presents: Traveling Terrors: A Haunted Circus Drive-Thru Halloween Experience! The living have an opportunity to catch a glimpse into another realm, where circus entertainers of generations past continue their careers forever. From fortune tellers to creepy clowns, these gifted performers can’t wait to share their spooky delights with you. This free and socially responsible event takes place in the parking lot of the Liminal Church of Ventura, home of Fractured Actors Theater Company. Guests will be…
Circle of Women (Meeting Virtually)
Please Note: This group will be meeting virtually, due to COVID-19. Details: Circle of Women is holding a discussion of Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christianity by David Benner. In this profound book, the author explores, through a careful examination of Scripture and Christian tradition, how God bids us to trust fully in his perfect love. This small group meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom (you will be provided a link once you’ve registered). The final…
A Walk with God
Take a meditative walk with us! Though we will not be walking together physically, we will all listen to an audio meditation at the same time, and begin our walk at the same time – at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 26th. Details: We will be listening to an audio meditation called “Walking with God”. It is about 40 minutes long. You will be prompted about 8 minutes into the audio to begin your walk. Toward the end you will be…
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
When: Saturday, September 19th, 7:30pmWhere: Liminal Church of Ventura back parking lotMovie: Mulan (2020) – the movie will start at 8pm sharp Admission is FREE! details: Parking spots are first-come, first-served! You can stay in your car and listen through your radio, or bring lawn chairs and sit (with your household) in the parking lot. If you choose to sit outside of your car, we ask that you keep a respectful distance from others. Bathrooms WILL be available to those…
Drive-In Movie Night
Join us for a last hurrah for the family before the new school year starts! When: Friday, August 14th, 8:00pmWhere: Liminal Church of Ventura parking lot *PLEASE NOTE*: This is not a professional Drive-In set-up with a very large screen in a dark lot, but rather, an event for our Liminal Church of Ventura community behind the Liminal Church of Ventura building, in its parking lot. There will be parking lot lights on. Details: You can stay in your car…
A Walk with God
Take a meditative walk with us! Though we will not be walking together physically, we will all listen to an audio meditation at the same time, and begin our walk at the same time – at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 18th. Details: We will be listening to an audio meditation called “Walking with God”. It is about 40 minutes long. You will be prompted about 8 minutes into the audio to begin your walk. Toward the end you will be…
Trivia Night (Virtual)
Details: Join us on Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm for Online Trivia Night! Participate in teams (households) or individually. Our hosts, Mike and Karyn, will stream via Facebook Live. A link will be provided on the Facebook event page when we get closer to the event. There will be be 6 rounds of trivia all with different themes, and a general trivia round as well. You’ll need your computer for this, as you will have one screen open to watch…
Changemakers Volunteer Day
We’re looking for 25 Changemakers for the Avenue to help at the Westside Community Development Corporation (WCDC)’s bi-annual clean-up event. Many folks cannot afford dump fees or have cancelled their trash service in order to save money during COVID-19. The WCDC is providing this service for FREE by covering the cost of 8 large trash containers. When: June 20, 2020Time: 8:30am – 12:30pmWhere: 71 Bell Way. Park at the 801-827 N Ventura Avenue parking lot or along Bell Way.Attire: Sturdy shoes, work…
Sacred Ground (Postponed)
Please Note: This group is postponed until further notice due to COVID-19. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates regarding this small group. Group Description: This small group focuses on America’s history of race and racism. This is a 10-part film and readings-based dialogue series, grounded in faith. This curriculum was created by The Episcopal Church to address racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives and our communities. This series is open to all, and especially…
Family Movie Night [Virtual]
Details: Join us on Friday, May 22nd for our first virtual Family Movie Night! We’ll be watching “Christopher Robin” (rated PG). Grab your popcorn and candy and enjoy a movie with your friends! Well… virtually anyway.
Enneagram 201
Due to the intimate nature of the subject matter, this is a closed class. If you’d like to register for this class, please contact the class’s teacher, Wayne Randolph, at wayne@liminalventura.org. So you’ve gone through last year’s 101 class, and you’ve discovered your Ennea-type pattern; now what? How do you use this powerful knowledge? Enneagram 201 will address these questions, offering an in-depth opportunity to explore your personal development using the map of the Enneagram as a transformational tool. In this…