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Pastor Sunae Attending the Conference Core Team Retreat

January 10th to 11th

Pastor Sunae is attending the Conference Core Team Retreat with Bishop Olewine and leaders of Cal-Nev Annual Conference as a Convener of the Leadership Development Mission Focus Area. She is asking for your prayers for the Conference strategic leadership gathering.


Youth Gatherings

January 12th & 26th

Save the date for our upcoming youth gatherings! Join us on January 12th from 12 PM to 2 PM for youth group at Montclair Presbyterian Church. Then, on January 26th, we’ll be having a pizza and mini golf outing with the joint youth group, also from 12 PM to 2 PM. Starting January 26th, we’ll kick off our Youth Sunday School program with a Bible & Boba series. To RSVP, please reach out to Lulu at office@lakemerrittumc.org.


Cooking Up Solidarity:

Cooking Class Series and Fundraiser

Please join Friends of Wadi Foquin and Adam Manasra to cook, eat, and talk about food, culture, solidarity, and the taste of home.
Cost: $115/workshop or $300 for the whole series. Click here to register. All funds beyond the cost of materials will be considered tax deductible and benefit current FoWF programs, including Green Valley Soccer Academy (serving 100+ kids); Emergency Fund (for those food insecure); Green Valley Grocery Store (accounting system); Tomor al Amal (used refrigerator for date storage).

Co-sponsored by the Lake Merritt UMC Peace in Palestine/Friends of Wadi Foquin Circle.


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