Children’s Sabbath
Sunday, October 11
Join us for Children’s Sabbath as LMUMC’s children and youth help lead worship. Tiffany Wycoff, founder of Generation Remix, and youths from her organization will speak about social media’s influence on young people and digital well-being.
After worship, stay for fellowship and a Q&A with the Generation Remix youth in the courtyard. Come celebrate our children, hear from young people, and join this important conversation. Families are invited to sit near the front so children and youth can easily join the opening and closing songs.
Book Reading and Signing with Mary Elyn Bahlert
Sunday, October 11 at 4 PM
Lake Merritt UMC, Edwards Room
Join Mary Elyn Bahlert for a reading/signing event on the occasion of her first published book of poetry, Moments. The event will be held on Sunday, October 11 at 4 pm in the Edwards Room. Her book is also available on Amazon HERE.
If you would like to volunteer to help set up or clean up for the event, please contact Sean in the Office by email or phone.
Please Use Parking Garage During Weekdays
Our Food Ministries and other programs are thankful to have a growing number of volunteers serving and enjoying time at the Church during the week.
Unfortunately, the First Ave. parking lot can occasionally be too small for all attendees.
If you have a garage remote, we ask that you park in the garage if you drive to the Church during the day, Monday through Friday.
Music Director Jim Meredith to be on Vacation
September 23 – October 17
Pianist Ellen St. Thomas will be substituting for him for the 3 services during his absence. There will also be no choir practice during this period.
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
The LMUMC Food Program thanks all the congregation members who volunteered with our food pantry last month.
We invite members of the congregation and the public to volunteer. You are welcome to volunteer in different ways: On Fridays, volunteers help receive and set up the food pantry (10 AM – 11 AM), and on Saturdays, volunteers will facilitate food distribution (8 AM – 10 AM).
If you are interested in serving through our ministries, click HERE.
Not free this month? Mark your calendar for later this year! See our future set-up and distribution dates below:
November 20 and 21 | December 18 and 19
Joint Circuit Annual Church Charge Conference
November 15 at 2 PM
New Bridges UMC
Join the Alameda-Oakland Circuit for our Annual Joint Church Charge Conference! Together, we will celebrate the ministries of this past year, affirm the work of our churches, and seek God’s blessing for the year ahead.
Come give thanks, encourage one another, and renew our commitment to serving our communities with faith and love. All are welcome!
Countering Christian Nationalism
Protect Our Democracy & Reclaim Christianity
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Oakland
Join us for a screening of the newly updated documentary – “Bad Faith 2026” + food + learning, conversations, and action around this very important topic.
St. John’s Episcopal is one of our OCT (Oakland Churches Together) partners.
Free meal and child care provided. To register, click HERE
Additional details in flyer HERE
Bring family, friends, neighbors. It’s important for people to be aware of the intent and actions that are really going on behind the Christian Nationalism rhetoric.
Questions? Contact: Marlene Yamashita or Dan Strauss
Come & See
Introducing Intentional Inclusive Communities
Friday, October 16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Online Via Zoom
What does it take to build communities where people can truly belong, participate, connect, and flourish?
Join the Center for Intentional Inclusive Community (C4IIC) for an interative introduction to Intentional Inclusive Community.
To learn more and register for this event, CLICK HERE or scan the QR code in the flyer.
When Our Theology Harms:
Uprooting Christian Zionism Together
Four Consecutive Wednesdays
October 14, and October 21
Noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom
The Palestine Task Force and Friends of Wadi Foquin will host a 4-part Zoom study.
Study launches on Wednesday, Sept. 30th.
We will meet for 4 consecutive Wednesdays (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21) Via Zoom
Noon – 1:15PM
For more information & to register CLICK HERE
(NOTE: Link will be sent out 1 week prior to Sept. 30th)