Birth Announcement
With hearts full of joy, we welcome Eliza Rivantez,
born on October 15, 2025, to proud parents Horacio Cervantez and Alec Rivers.
We ask for God’s abundant blessings be with their family. Congratulations.
Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Sign-up
Our 40th annual Community Thanksgiving meal will soon arrive! Please sign-up to volunteer with preparations beforehand or on Thanksgiving day. We also need 40 pies! Sign-up to bring one as well. Sign-up by clicking this link or find it on the church website homepage. Let’s make our 40th Thanksgiving meal extra special! For questions, contact Rose-Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman
New Name Badges
All name badges will be available on October 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We are working diligently to ensure that the badges are as consistent and accurate as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
Meal Train Support for Judi and Wayne
We keep the Fabrizio family in our hearts and prayers as Judi courageously battles cancer. Judi has been steadfast and faithful for many of us during the different seasons of our lives that have brought comfort, joy, love and care.
Would you support Judi and Wayne with the gift of food? All food is greatly appreciated, homemade, semi-homemade, store/restaurant prepared. Above all, continue to pray and share your healing energies and comfort to our dear sister Judi and Wayne. If you wish to support them through their meal train, please sign up here.
Honoring Our Ancestors Celebration
Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 19th
Visit the 6th annual Honoring Our Ancestors Celebration on 9th street in Old Oakland this weekend: Friday, October 17 (5-9 pm) and Saturday 18 (12-4 pm). Old Oakland is an area that holds a lot of history, where BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities have always traversed. In keeping that legacy alive, E14 Galleries hosts a celebration to build community, foster unity, and respect by sharing cultural practices for honoring ancestors through art, music, and activities. Come see ancestral altars and more by participating student and community groups and local organizations.
Friday, October 17
5:30 – 8:00 PM Opening Process, blessing & Danza Azteca
8:00 PM Community Dinner
Saturday, October 18
12:00 PM Calling All of the Ancestors
12:30 PM Hands-on Activities Start
2:00 – 4:00 PM Cultural Dancers
Get more info at https://www.instagram.com/
UM Fresh Expressions Training with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck
Friday, October 17th to Sunday, October 19th
The California-Nevada Annual Conference is excited to offer a dynamic learning opportunity: UM Fresh Expressions Training with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck, October 17 to 19, 2025! These events are designed for both clergy and laity, with sessions in five locations across our conference—some offering live-stream or recordings for those who can’t attend in person.
Why Attend?
Learn practical tools to bring fresh, transformative ministry to your local church. Be inspired by Rev. Dr. Beck’s story of transformation and his experience in leading thriving communities of faith.
Pastor Sunae to attend the 2025 National Exponential Conference in Castro Valley
October 28th to 30th
Pastor Sunae will be away from the office from Oct 28-Oct 30. Please email her for any concerns or questions and she will get back to you within 48 hours. If it’s an urgent matter, please contact the church office.
Joint Charge Conference
Sunday, November 2nd, from 2 pm to 3 pm
You are invited to our Joint Charge Conference on Sunday, November 2, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at New Bridges United Methodist Church (formerly Twin Towers UMC). This annual gathering brings together our church communities to celebrate ministry accomplishments, approve leadership for the coming year, and look ahead with prayerful vision and purpose.
District Superintendent Rev. Sun Hee Kim will preside over the first part of the meeting, after which each congregation will gather separately for its individual session. All members are encouraged to attend as we give thanks for God’s work among us and seek the Spirit’s guidance for the year ahead
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble Concerts
“Contemplating Comfort & Joy”
November 7th and 8th, at 4 pm
Fall is a time of introspection and change; a time to give thanks and look forward to the rejuvenation of Spring. In a world often filled with noise, Voci’s concerts offer space to breathe, and a chance to contemplate spiritual comfort and the quiet strength of hope, love and joy. Join Voci at 4:00 on November 7th in Oakland and on November 8th in Orinda. Tickets may be purchased at VociSings.org
Yoga
Thursdays
After a six-week hiatus, yoga returns to the sanctuary on Thursdays. Have you ever yearned for a slow pace and contemplative, easeful peace? If so, then this class is for you. Join us for an hour each Thursday at noon in the calm peace of the worship center and unwind.
Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry
Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here), which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options, and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long-term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help. Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions