Daylight Saving Time Change
Sunday, November 1 at 2 AM
On Sunday, November 1, clocks will “fall back” by one hour at 2 AM. If you have any clocks, watches, or devices that do not fall back automatically, be sure to adjust them on Sunday morning.
Celebrating November Birthdays
Sunday, November 1st
This Sunday, November 1st, we will honor everyone who will be celebrating their birthdays in November. There will be birthday cake for all to share during fellowship time immediately following Worship.
A Musical Feast
Saturday, November 7th at 7pm
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 7th at 7pm in the LMUMC Sanctuary, come hear Vox Alta, a collaborative ensemble of nine vocalists including our own Anne Hege, sing music about food – food for the soul, food for the body, and people who really, really love their food. Admission is free and attendees are invited to make a donation to the Lake Merritt UMC Food Programs. The program will last about an hour.
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!
Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Sign-up
Our 41st 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 41st Thanksgiving meal extra special! For questions, contact Liz Hendrickson or Tom Huetteman.
Healing the World Conference
Saturday, November 7, 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Hosted by Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church
1188 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Please join the California-Nevada Conference Committee on African American/Black Ministry and Black Methodists for Church Renewal for the Third Healing the World Conference in 2026.
Hosted by the California-Nevada Conference Committee on African American/Black Ministry in partnership with Black Methodists for Church Renewal.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
Registration: CLICK HERE
A Concert of Hope and Repair:
Voices in Harmony, Building Futures Together
Sunday, November 8, 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Hosted by Epworth UMC
1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
Come for an evening of spirituals benefiting the Black Wealth Builders Fund.
Hosted by Epworth UMC in partnership with Arlington Community Church, Kensington.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4–5:30 pm; reception to follow.
Suggested Contribution: $15-$100 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble Concerts
“Launch into the Light”
November 14th and 15th
Voci’s Fall 2026 program, “Launch into the Light,” will feature songs of light chosen to accompany various J.M.W. Turner paintings. The paintings, evocative of his beautiful work, will be projected during the concert.
Join Voci on November 14th in Piedmont and on November 15th in Orinda. Tickets and details are at VociSings.org