Our 40th annual Community Thanksgiving meal will soon arrive! We are excited to report that all volunteer slots are currently filled; however, there are still ways for you to help! LMUMC members are encouraged to attend and serve as hosts and greeters for the event. Let’s make our 40th Thanksgiving meal extra special! For questions, contact Kathleen Bell or Tom Huetteman.
We all enjoy Fellowship after our Church Service on Sunday morning. Currently, we are low on people to help in the kitchen and to provide food. If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen, please contact Sue Dickey at sed5455@gmail.com. If you would like to prepare and bring a main dish, salad, or dessert during the month of December, please sign up on the clipboard in the Fellowship Hall after worship on Sunday.
New Parking Permits for 1st Ave. Parking Lot
Friends, in order to ensure that the 1st Ave. church parking lot remains available for church staff, volunteers, and regular users of our church, we are instituting a Parking Permit system.
These permits only apply to long-term renters and LMUMC Staff. Members and periodic volunteers do not need a Permit; therefore, please do not be concerned if you see other cars with the bright, red Parking Permit while you do not have one.
I you often leave your car parked in our lot for extended periods of time, then please come by the Church Office to see if you should have a Parking Permit. We will begin distributing permits later this week.
Meal Train Support for Wayne
We keep the Fabrizio family in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Judi was steadfast and faithful for many of us during the different seasons of our lives that brought comfort, joy, love and care.
Would you support Wayne and Julie 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. If you wish to support them through their meal train, please sign up HERE.
Calling All Elves To Help Make Ornaments
Sunday, November 23
Tuesday, November 25
The City of Oakland invites our community’s unhoused residents, seniors, and low-income families throughout the city to enjoy a delicious FREE turkey lunch at the beautiful Oakland Marriott City Center from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Meals will also be distributed by various local organizations, including LMUMC, through our regular Lake Lunches program. If you or someone you know might benefit from a free meal, click the links below to find out more about the 12 meal distribution sites participating in this event.
City of Oakland Community Day of Thanks Flyer
Celebration of Life for Edward Morse Hazzard
Sunday, November 30 at 3 PM
Meeting ID: 879 9397 9913
Passcode: 326043
Celebration of Life for Judi Ann Fabrizio
Saturday, January 17 at 11 AM
Bay Area Religious Nationalism Tour: An Interfaith Conversation and Response
The Weaponization of Hinduism in Northern California and the Relationships to Global Religious Nationalisms
November 20-23
The Religious Nationalisms Project (TRNP) of the New York State Council of Churches, in partnership with representatives from the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) in California, is organizing a series of seminars in the Bay Area from November 19 to 24, 2025, on the theme of Religious Nationalisms, with a special focus on Hindutva as a central case study. These seminars will also explore Christian nationalism.
To RSVP for any of the dialogues listed below, click HERE
Seminar Schedule:
November 20, United Methodist Church of Roseville, Roseville, 6:00 to 8:30
November 21, First Church Berkeley, United Church of Christ, Berkeley, 6:30 to 9:00
November 22, Buena Vista United Methodist Church, Alameda, 12:00 to 3:00
November 22, Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in San Jose, 5:30 to 8:30
November 23, Christ UMC, Santa Rosa, 9:30 (worship) 11:00 to 1:30 (Program)
Oakland Churches Together (OCT) Gratitude Service and Simple Supper
Sunday, November 23 at 5 PM
Sunday, November 30, Fellowship Hour
Join our Peace in Palestine small group for a Holiday Bazaar during Fellowship Hour on Nov 30th to raise funds for Friends of Wadi Foquin. Browse beautiful local and handmade products from Palestine—perfect for meaningful Christmas gifts. All proceeds will go directly to support partner programs in the village, including: Green Valley Soccer Academy (serving more than 100 children), the Emergency Fund for families experiencing food insecurity, and the purchase of new farm equipment to strengthen local livelihoods.
For more information, see the flyer HERE
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 6 at 7 PM
Folks who attend Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s annual holiday concert find it to be one of their most joy-filled evenings of the year! Hope in Harmony is this year’s theme, which is something we can all use a dose of in these troubling times. It is also their 40th anniversary concert! Come see if you can spot LMUMC members Dan Strauss and Juliet Hannafin on the stage. Get your tickets soon. There’s no guarantee how long the discount will apply.
For additional event details, check out the flyer HERE. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
To receive a 30% discount on your ticket purchase, go to General Tickets, click the UNLOCK button and enter code OIGC40 (all sections except VIP). Then, select your seats and check out! (If you select seats before entering the code, the discount won’t be applied.)
Upcoming LMUMC Holiday Events
What’s happening at LMUMC this holiday season? How are we living into our core values of Christ, Community, and Cause? Find out here!
Sign-Up for Church & Society “Faith in Action” Newsletter
The UMC General Board of Church and Society invites you to subscribe to their Faith in Action newsletter, which includes insights into social justice issues, inspiring stories, and actionable steps to make a difference in our churches, communities, country and the world. It’s a meaningful way to stay informed and connected to efforts for justice and peace that are driven by our United Methodist Social Principles.
If you’d like to join this community, you can sign up HERE.
Community Alert: Preparing Together for ICE mobilizations
May we stand in solidarity and peace amid uncertainty after 100 federal agents were dispatched to Coast Guard Base Alameda last month. Stay informed, stay united: Know Your Rights and Support our community. See important information HERE.
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