By Methodist Church to hold talks on peace

Creekside Crossings at Los Altos United Methodist Church will discuss elements of peace on Sunday evenings in September and October.

Titled “PeaceMaking,” the series will explore forgiveness, hope, vision, prayer and other actions persons can take to live a life of peace. The pastors of the church will lead the discussions, which are designed to reflect on the challenges of our day.

The Creekside Worship Band leads the music at the Creekside Crossings services, offering sing-along contemporary Christian music. Dirk Damonte leads the band of 10, featuring guitar and vocal leads.

Creekside Crossings services are intended for children through adults, with optional child care available. The informal service meets in the Creekside Center at the church 6-7:15 p.m. every Sunday night.

The church is located at 655 Magdalena Ave., at the corner of Foothill Expressway. For more information, call 948-1083, ext. 114, or logon to www.laumc.org.

Bible study at Foothills

The Thursday Bible Study at Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos, meets each week from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Edith Landels Learning Center.

The group is currently studying “Reading the Bible Again for the First Time,” by Marcus Borg, Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University. Fay Oliver facilitates the program which is open to the public.

For more information, call 948-8430.

Foothills Congregational to hold Fall Retreat

Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos has scheduled its Fall Retreat Friday through Sunday.

The retreat will be held at the White Retreat House, above Mill Valley on Mount Tamalpais. Starting with dinner Friday and concluding with brunch Sunday, the retreat will offer an opportunity to relax, enjoy friends and gain spiritual enrichment.

For more information, call 948-8430.

Retreat for Palpung Monastery

Palpung Monastery is having a Mingyur Rinpoche two-day retreat Oct. 12 and 13 and a Wednesday evening group practice.

The retreat hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 941-9969.

Lay Ministry director retiring

Nancy Roslund, director of Lay Ministry at Los Altos United Methodist Church for the past 15 years, offers “Thanks For The Memories” to all who have responded to the many requests over the years for their services.

As she prepares for retirement she reminds us that in every ending there is a new beginning, and that she is looking to new challenges.