Upcoming Events

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Celebrating February Birthdays

February 2nd

On Sunday, February 2nd, we will be honoring everyone who will be celebrating their birthdays in February.
There will be birthday cake for all to share during Fellowship time immediately following Worship.

Food 4 Thought Begins New Study Series

February 2nd

The Food 4 Thought small group will gather on Sunday, February 2nd for a potluck supper and to begin a new 10-month study series titled “Living the Questions”. These sessions feature over 30 scholars, theologians, and other experts exploring and reflecting on various aspects of Christianity. It also includes spiritual practices, opportunities for social justice engagement, and original jazz interpretations of classic hymns. Everyone is welcome to attend, please see here for details.

Children’s Choir

Starting February 2nd

Lake Merritt UMC’s Children’s Choir launches next month in February 2025! Let’s try to bring our kids every first Sunday of the month (Communion Sundays) to this exciting new monthly program, led by parent volunteers. The 20-minute choir class will take place following the Children’s Moment in worship, just prior to Godly Play/childcare. We are excited to teach and sing together the songs of our faith, and we welcome children and youth of all ages! For questions, please contact Dr. Anne Hege at annehegemusic@gmail.com or Rev. Stephanie Gameros at singingchaplain@gmail.com.

Youth Gathering

February 9th

The next youth group gathering will be on February 9th from 12pm to 2pm at LMUMC. Join us for faith, food, and fellowship! To RSVP, please reach out to Lulu at office@lakemerrittumc.org.

CalNev Supporting Our Immigrant Family and Neighbors: A Zoom Discussion

February 4th

Join Bishop Sandy and clergy and laity from across the Annual Conference to work together toward a faithful response to the current realities of our migrant siblings. Discussion forum will be held on Zoom on Feb. 4, 2025 at 6pm. Please register HERE.

Know Your Rights Cards

Rev. J. Martin Lee, California-Nevada Conference, Executive Director of Connectional Ministries, has shared the updated “Know Your Rights” cards with the conference. You can find the English version here. For questions or more information please contact: Rev. J. Martin Lee at Martinl@calnevumc.org.

Ways to Support Those Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires

Let us pray for our siblings impacted by the devasting fires in Los Angeles. We also pray for the firefighters, first responders, and community leaders. Here are a few ways to support financially:
1. Donate directly to the church. The funds will be used to help people who lost their homes cover immediate expenses and for the church’s eventual reconstruction. Donate here.
2. Donate to the Los Angeles Fire Recovery Fund through the UMC California Pac Conference. These funds will benefit all the Los Angeles communities suffering in the fires. Donate here.
3. Donate to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) for its disaster relief for all the California fires. Donate here.
4. Send donations of e-gift cards (amazon, target, grubhub. etc.) to palisadesmethodist@gmail.com. These will be given to community members who lost their homes and belongings.
5. Donate to the recovery efforts for Altadena UMC here.

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