Our own Louisa Xie will be leading the group in the art of Chinese Calligraphy.&nbsp;Louisa will teach you Oracle Bond Script to begin with.&nbsp;If you attended Women Rejoice in February, you saw Louisa demonstrate this brush style.&nbsp;Signups are happening now at the info table in the lobby.&nbsp;The group will meet Mondays at 6:30pm in Room 204.&nbsp;If you have questions email Louisa at <a href="mailto:louisaxie41@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 32, 32);">louisaxie41@gmail.com</a>.

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Chinese Calligraphy Class

TWO GUYS CROSSING ALASKA ON BICYCLES!!!&nbsp;Darrel Sager and a friend bicycled 751 miles from the Arctic Ocean to the&nbsp;Pacific Ocean alone and self-contained in 31 days.&nbsp;Much of the adventure was in totally uninhabited wilderness.&nbsp;See the North Slope tundra, the oil town of Deadhorse on the Arctic Ocean coast, the infamous Dalton Haul Road, the Arctic Circle, the enormous and beautiful Denali&nbsp;Mountain and encounters with 600# grizzly bears. All of this will be featured at the next Journey Seniors Luncheon.&nbsp;Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 in Fellowship Lounge.&nbsp;Come and enjoy lunch and the adventure with us.&nbsp;Please RSVP to&nbsp;Erin at <a href="mailto:erin@arcadia.church" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(32, 32, 32);">erin@arcadia.church</a> by May 11.

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Senior Luncheon and Adventure

Do you feel like you have no bible knowledge? Have you ever thought, “I need a Bible Study with the basics?” In this class you are going to learn how the Old Testament fits together, including the Books, people, events, and purposes that will reveal God’s unfolding plan of Salvation. This story is a best seller that uncovers the full range of human drama, emotion, and passion. It is an account of God’s love and pursuit of his people through the human condition that includes murder, mystery, deception, assault, incest, power, money, war, courage, strength, leadership, peace, dreams, vision, resilience, and faith.Class continues to meet on Sundays, in the Library, entrance next to Sanctuary and Barnard Chapel&nbsp;at 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. To sign-up or for more information contact Pastor John at <a href="mailto:john@arcadia.church" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">john@arcadia.church</a>

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Old Testament Class

Live at 10:30 am in our Sanctuary and YouTube.&nbsp;Sunday school provided for Preschool - 5th grade.

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Worship is our corporate and personal exchange with God. It is a spontaneous expression and ritual moment that transcends personal preference and all stereotype. Worship at JCC is a reorienting of our lives that reminds us that God is God, and we are not. As a multigenerational and multiethnic community, we enjoy the integration of many traditions in corporate worship. We value being together and worshiping God through the reading and teaching of the Bible, lifting our voices together with songs from all generations and joining together in the ancient practice of holy communion. Together we experience a living, vibrant, powerful and loving God who makes his presence known in the gathering of his people.

Sunday Worship

Pastor Larry recently announced his retirement. All are invited to his retirement Luncheon following the Sunday Worship Service on May 31, 2026. A LETTER FROM PARISH ASSOCIATE LARRY BALLENGER&nbsp;Dear Journey friends,&nbsp;It has been my privilege to be associated with Arcadia Presbyterian/Community/Journey Church since 1971..From that time Judy and I have been worshippers, choir member, accompanist, youth director, adult ed teacher, associate pastor, interim pastor, and, since 2023, parish associate.&nbsp;I was ordained into the PCUSA by this congregation in 1977.&nbsp;We have maintained friendships and supportive connections with members, friends, worshipers, students, parents, and brothers and sisters of this community through the years.&nbsp;Our lives have been enriched by the nearly half-century of relationship with this beloved congregation.&nbsp;Now the time has come for me to submit my notice of intent to try retirement one more time, and conclude my role as parish associate.&nbsp;By church policy, the parish associate yearly contract requires a thirty-day notice of termination by either party.&nbsp;I would respectfully request that my termination date be May 31, 2026.&nbsp;Judy and I are both grateful for pretty good health as we approach our 89th birthdays, thanks be to God.&nbsp;I have some congestive heart stuff, and this most recent blood clot episode is concerning, but causing me no distress, and seems to have caught the attention of the docs.&nbsp;A hip replacement and cancer surgery are more than five years behind me and seem to be OK.&nbsp;We are weary at the end of the day, but then, we are doing a lot of stuff.&nbsp;Mostly, it is because our bodies and our minds seem to be ticking along relatively well that we feel the importance of making the next years as fulfilling and as purposeful as we can.&nbsp;We have three adult kids and spouses and five grandchildren to enjoy and live with as fully as we can for the next decade or so, as the Lord gives us grace to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have allowed myself to be a part of a few boards and committees in the last few years, and I continue to be part of some musical groups, a couple of community bands, in Burbank and Covina, and Canterbury Choir.&nbsp;Those are fun, but they do require rehearsal and performance time. At times, I feel as though I am short-changing my involvement in one commitment (like Journey events and worship) because I have something I am obligated to at that same time.&nbsp;That is concerning, but I thank you for your patience.&nbsp;I will always keep Journey church and its ministries and people in my heart.&nbsp;I am sure that others can be found who can continue the work of pastoral care and visitation.&nbsp;Senior Luncheons, Changing Seasons, Stephen Ministry and Deacons are under the direction of excellent leadership teams.&nbsp;The congregation is in good hands.&nbsp;No one is irreplaceable.&nbsp;God calls all of us into Kingdom work!&nbsp;Thank you for the joy of ministry together&nbsp;Larry BallengerParish Associate for Pastoral Care

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Pastor Larry's Retirement Luncheon

Ready to commence countdown on the best weekend of summer? At Galaxy VBS, here at Journey Community Church your kids will go on a cosmic journey through faith, fun, and unforgettable Bible adventures. Registration opens on Monday April 6, 2026 so register your kids early for this free event by using this link: <a href="https://vbspro.events/p_early/b9d3da" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vbspro.events/p_early/b9d3da</a> This year VBS will be July 9-11, 2026 from 9;00 AM - 12:00 PM and all Kindergarten through 5th grades can sign up!

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The purpose of the Journey Community Church Preschool is to create a loving, safe preschool program for the young children of families from the congregation and our community. We offer planned experiences to meet children's mental, emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs, and to enhance their development in these areas. This developmental, play-based program is presented with a biblical worldview and a Christ-like spirit of love and caring. Our staff members have professional training in Early Childhood Education, CPR and First Aid training. They have been selected because of their understanding and sensitivity to young children, their love for Christ, and their desire to share His love with others.

We believe that every Child is a precious gift from God! We are dedicated to helping parents nurture and develop those gifts for His glory. Jesus values children (Matthew 19:14). Our mission is to reflect this love by creating a safe place for kids to feel valued, learn, grow, and belong.&nbsp;Join us as we start a new curriculum starting on Sept. 1st every Sunday morning at 10:30am.&nbsp; This year, we are excited to introduce a new curriculum called "Orange." Central to this curriculum is the Bible verse from Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV): "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Through "Orange," our goal is to guide children toward achieving three key objectives:<ol><li>Wonder: Love God - Developing a deep and personal relationship with God.</li><li>Discovery: Love Life - Embracing the joy and purpose in their lives. </li><li>Passion: Love Others - Cultivating compassion and kindness towards others.</li></ol> We offer dynamic Pre-K and Elementary classes.

Upcoming Events

"Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works" Hebrews 10:24