Welcome to Our Family Website!
FAMILY (noun):
"A link to the PAST and a bridge to our FUTURE"
About Us
Our Mission
Our Family Values
Our Family Values
Why create a family mission statement? It is our belief that outstanding families don't just happen...they take a lot of intentionality. The aim of developing a family mission statement is to provide us with a framework for creating a positive, loving, and supportive family culture.
"Our family mission is to celebrate and perpetuate the La
Why create a family mission statement? It is our belief that outstanding families don't just happen...they take a lot of intentionality. The aim of developing a family mission statement is to provide us with a framework for creating a positive, loving, and supportive family culture.
"Our family mission is to celebrate and perpetuate the Layer Family Legacy from generation to generation; to promote a family bond of encouragement, love, and support; and to stay connected with one another to share our life story"
This mission statement serves as a declaration of our family's core purpose and focus that shall transcend over time.
Proverbs 22:6
Our Family Values
Our Family Values
Our Family Values
Family values are the core of every marriage and every family. They are passed down through generations and give us the foundation for making choices in life. Our family values define what we believe is right and wrong. Qualities that are most important to us are honesty, love, respect, loyalty, faith, empathy, tolerance, hard work, forgi
Family values are the core of every marriage and every family. They are passed down through generations and give us the foundation for making choices in life. Our family values define what we believe is right and wrong. Qualities that are most important to us are honesty, love, respect, loyalty, faith, empathy, tolerance, hard work, forgiveness, excellence, and service.
Our family values put our trust and faith in God. In addition, as a family we persevere despite any struggle or situation that may come our way. We are built and structured from a strong, dependable LAYER of LOVE.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Our Legacy
Our Family Values
Our Legacy
Legacy is not bound by age or time served. Legacy represents your body of work at each stage, foundational building blocks and the accumulation of wisdom to contribute to growth, innovation, and opportunity. Legacy grows with each new experience, with each previously untested idea and bold ideal that our family organization can inspire fe
Legacy is not bound by age or time served. Legacy represents your body of work at each stage, foundational building blocks and the accumulation of wisdom to contribute to growth, innovation, and opportunity. Legacy grows with each new experience, with each previously untested idea and bold ideal that our family organization can inspire fellow members to see their dreams through to fruition.
As Layers, we are laying a legacy of the strong family - inspired by determination, faith, and love. We know that strong families are fundamental for our next generation to grow healthy, happy, and productive. Together we shall build the legacy of the Power to Grow.
Proverbs 13:22
Annual Family Dues
Let's continue to BUILD!
Annual Family Dues
As a valued member of the Layer Family Organization, it's essential to contribute to the continued growth and success of our family community. Each year, every family member (18 years or older) is required to pay an annual dues of $30.00. This includes years when we don't have a reunion, as we continue to work together to maintain our family's history and traditions.
Easy Payment Options (Visit our payment portal)
Make paying your annual family dues, purchasing Layer Family Reunion (LFR) meal tickets, or donating to our scholarship fund a breeze! Our online payment portal allows you to select your option, enter your payment information, and complete your transaction in just a few clicks.
Defining Family Membership
For the purposes of our family organization, a family member is considered anyone who is either by birth or by choice (such as blood relation, spouse, or partner). We welcome all members of our family to participate and contribute to our organization.
Layer Clans
Maryland
Pittsburgh, PA
New Jersey
Surnames: Brown, Whiten, Onley, Ambush, Hopper, Hall, Pannell, Parker, Wooten, Thompson, Smith, Thomas, Jah, Naylor, Dorsey
(Some descendants currently reside in North Carolina and West Virginia)
New Jersey
Pittsburgh, PA
New Jersey
Surnames: Andrews, Lockhart, Howard, Garvin, Clark, Gatling, Sorrells
(Some descendants currently reside in Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania)
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Surnames: Allen, Clark, Lucas
Let's Stay Connected
Share the BIG news
Upcoming LFR Events
Share the BIG news
Wedding? Graduation? New Baby? New Home?
Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know!
Just click the "TELL US MORE" link below and fill out the provided form. These updates will be included in the next upcoming Layer Family Newsletter (be sure to subscribe above).
LFR Committees
Upcoming LFR Events
Share the BIG news
We are extremely blessed to be apart of such a diverse/talented family. Participation in a committee is a great way to pay it forward.
See something interesting? Please contact that committee chair for more details on how to get involved.
Upcoming LFR Events
Upcoming LFR Events
Upcoming LFR Events
Having an upcoming garage sale, community service event, family gathering (birthday/wedding/etc.) or other related event?
Be sure to send us the details at LayerFamily.org@gmail.com to announce it on the website, so everybody knows and gets excited about it!
Explore Our Site Content
Family Remembrance
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
Family Remembrance
"May the winds of Heaven blow softly
and whisper in your ear
How much we love and miss you
and wish that you were here"
Missing You Always!
LFR Photo Archive
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
Family Remembrance
Be sure to check out our Layer Family Reunion photo albums (top navigation bar). There's no better way to reminiscent such great memories!
Also, email us some of your favorite oldies to add to our photo archive album!
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
Our goal as a family is to stay connected, engaged, and supportive of all our members.
Your annual family dues, fundraiser and donation contributions will help grow these various programs and start new ones!
Our Family History
Our Military Veterans
LFR Programs (Coming Soon)
By knowing where you come from, you can have a better perspective of your life. Having a clear understanding of your family background allows you to better appreciate the things that you would normally take for granted.
Follow the link below to learn more about how our family came to be.
(Coming Soon)
Newest Members
Our Military Veterans
Our Military Veterans
Come share in our EXCITEMENT and JOY as we welcome some of our newest family members.
Be sure to send us details (the full name and date of birth) of these little bundles of joy at LayerFamily.org@gmail.com to be included in our shared family album.
(Coming Soon)
Our Military Veterans
Our Military Veterans
Our Military Veterans
Thank you so much for your sacrifice and service. We want to offer our gratitude for all you have done and continue to do for our country.
Please send uniform pics to LayerFamily.org@gmail.com (along with full name and military branch) of these everyday heroes to be included in this shared family album.
(Coming Soon)