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.
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.
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!
Love Over Fear Concert
Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 PM
Need to be connected with others in a joyful way amidst today’s struggle? Don’t miss Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) 3rd Love Over Fear Benefit Concert at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm.
Expect an inspiring evening of music and storytelling that celebrates beloved community across race, language, and immigration status. Experience a powerful lineup of incredible local BIPOC musicians as we explore themes of journey, justice, and liberation.
Info and tickets http://bit.ly/2025LoveOverFear. For more info or to form a group going to the concert, contact Rose Lynn (roselynn20@gmail.com) or the church office.
Invitation to New Bridges Merger Celebration
November 16 at 4 PM
What: New Bridges UMC Launch Celebration Worship
When: Sunday, November 16 at 4:00 PM
Where: 1411 Oak St. Alameda CA 94501
For more information about the event, view the flyer here.
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.)
Taylor Memorial UMC Holiday Party
Saturday, December 6 from 2 PM – 6 PM
On Saturday Dec. 6 from 2p-6p Taylor Memorial U.M. Church will be hosting a Holiday Party. You’re invited to come and have a good time celebrating the holiday season. Tickets are $50 and children under 12 are free. A flyer with details is attached 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
