Upcoming Events

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Meal Train and Home Recovery Support

We keep the Sliheet family in our hearts and prayers as Jane and Raja care for Tanas. If you wish to support them through their meal train, please sign up here. We also pray for George Han and Deacon Ken Schoon as he supports George who is recovering from surgery. If you additionally wish to support or send a note to Ken & George, click here.

Youth Gathering Canceled

February 9th

The joint youth group meeting scheduled for this Sunday, February 9th, has been canceled.

Children and Youth Ministry Family Outing

February 17th

On February 17th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we’re planning a farm outing for children and youth families at Lulu’s farm! We’ll enjoy a farm tour, visit with animals, and have a great time of fellowship. We’ll meet at the farm. Please reach out to Lulu for the address. To RSVP, please email Lulu at office@lakemerritumc.org.

Solidarity with the Sojourner Webinar:

Understanding U.S. Immigration and Our Call to Respond

February 10th

Multiple denominational leaders are set to gather for a webinar to discuss the United Methodist response to immigrant justice and United Methodists across the connection. All interested parties are invited to join the conversation. “Solidarity with the Sojourner: Understanding U.S. Immigration and Our Call to Respond” is scheduled for 4 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Due to limited space, registration is required. More information can be found here.

Dear President Trump: Letter from the United Methodist Council of Bishops

Please see the letter from the United Methodist Council of Bishops to President Trump. The letter can be found 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. You can read more about the fires here. Here are a few ways to support financially:
1.Donate to the recovery efforts for Altadena UMC 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 directly to the church in Pacific Palisades. The funds will be used to help people who lost their homes cover immediate expenses and for the church’s eventual reconstruction. Donate here.

Respond Reaffirming Sanctuary: Day of Remembrance Vigil

Thursday, February 13, at 11 AM

At a time of mass enforcement actions threatening to separate families, faith communities must lead with courage. Sanctuary is an ancient and sacred tradition across many faiths—one of accompaniment, protection, and solidarity. This interfaith prayer and ritual will reaffirm sanctuary and uplift the legacy of Japanese immigrants and Japanese American families who, in 1942, were forcibly separated and relocated to incarceration camps. The event will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell St., San Francisco. Contact Rose Lynn to carpool (626-695-0687). RSVP NOW: bit.ly/ReaffirmingSanctuaryRSVP

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