Holiday Office Hours

December 22 – 23, 10 am – 12 pm

December 24 – January 02, Office Closed

Due to the need to travel and spend time with family and loved ones, the office hours will be reduced to 10am – 12pm on Monday, December 22 to Tuesday, December 23. The office will then be closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.

December 27 – January 04, Pastor Sunae on vacation

During Pastor Sunae’s time away, please direct any congregational care needs to Sue Dickey, Chair of Congregational Care. For urgent pastoral care emergencies, Rev. Myrna Bernadel-Huey will be available, with Sue Dickey coordinating care as needed.

Celebration of Life for Judi Ann Fabrizio

Saturday, January 17 at 11 AM

For a pdf of the invitation, please click here

With grateful hearts for a life filled with love, generosity, and faith, we invite you to a Celebration of Life for Judi Ann Fabrizio on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.

Together, we will honor Judi’s beautiful spirit, give thanks for her life among us, and commend her into God’s everlasting embrace. A reception will follow the service, and all are welcome to stay, share stories, and support the family.

For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom option is available. Zoom link and details will be shared closer to the date.

Please hold Judi’s family, Wayne and Julie, and loved ones in your prayers during this tender season of remembrance and grief. We hold our Judi’s loving spirit in our hearts and prayers.

The Palestinian Reality Post Gaza Ceasefire:

A Time for Faithful Solidarity & Action

Saturday, January 24, 10 AM

New Bridges United Methodist Church
1411 Oak Street
Alameda, CA 94501

The Bay District and Friends of Wadi Foquin invite you to save the date for this important gathering.

Since the United Nations approval of President Trump’s controversial 20 point peace plan for Gaza, Palestinians have continued to be killed there – and the West Bank experiences a slow, silent takeover of land.

Although the administration has publicly criticized Israel for plans to annex Palestinian land in the West Bank – de facto annexation takes place on a daily basis.. This event will provide an opportunity to hear about Palestinian reality on the ground and ways we can engage in faithful actions for an equitable peace in the Middle East.

For any questions contact Michael Yoshii at michaelyoshii1@gmail.com

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