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Celebrating April Birthdays
Sunday, April 6th
Pastor Sunae on Vacation
March 31st to April 6th
Mike and Pastor Sunae will be on vacation next week. For any care and support needs during Pastor Sunae’s absence, please reach out to Sue Dickey, our Congregational Nurturing Chair. In case of an emergency requiring pastoral care, Rev. Meina Ko is available. To connect with Rev. Meina Ko, please contact Sue Dickey or our Church Administrator during office hours. Rev. Jeff Kunkel will be preaching on 4/6.
Art Sale Fundraiser
Sunday, April 6th
Fran Cooper will offer notecards, matted pictures, and a few framed pictures for sale on Sunday, April 6th after the service during our fellowship time. 100% of the proceeds will be contributed to LMUMC and an educational organization. I hope you will enjoy this mini-exhibition and sale. Contact: Fran Cooper cooper.fran405@gmail.com.
Youth Group
Sunday, April 6th
On April 6th, join us for youth group at Montclair Presbyterian Church from 12 PM – 2 PM for faith, food, and fellowship! RSVP to Lulu at office@lakemerritumc.org.
10th LIFT Concert: We All Belong
Saturday, April 12th, 3pm
In these troubled times, the Lift Concert is sure to bring collective healing and joy. This is our chance to bring our loved ones and friends together welcome all to LMUMC. In that spirit, our theme is We All Belong and we ask you to actively invite at least 10 people to attend the concert celebration. A reception will follow to extend. Register and donate today here. We need volunteers the day before the concert for set up and various tasks the day of the concert. Sign up here!
All Church Farm Outing and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 13th
The church is invited to a farm outing at Heirloom East Bay on Sunday, April 13th! The farm tour will start at 2pm followed by a children’s Easter egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt will be in lieu of having an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Please fill out the registration form here by Wednesday, April 9th. Contact: Lulu Sapigao, office@lakemerrittumc.org
Hands Off Our Democracy!
Rallies Near You on April 5th at 1pm
This Saturday April 5th, 1pm, at a place near you there will be a Hands Off Our Democracy rally in protest of the Trump administration, Elon Musk & DOGE. This will be the first time since Trump’s inauguration that thousands of different organizations and communities will be joining together in organized rallies across the country; the participation is expected to be large, far & wide. You can find a location near you here. Contact church member Juliet Hannafin at juliethannafin@gmail.com for more info or if you would like to join her at the Oakland rally. More info can also be found at Handsoff2025.com
Thriving in Community: A Daily Journey Through Lent 2025
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