Celebration of Life for Tamra C. Hege
Saturday, July 11, at 3 PM
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Please join us as we gather to share memories, celebrate the love, and honor the legacy of Tam Hege on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:00 pm at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.
The memorial service will be held in the sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Stark room with light refreshments.
Please hold Tam’s family, Anne (Dorothea, Grant, Vera, and Johnnie), and Laura (Michael, Matt, Chris, and Sydney), in your prayers.
Refreshments will be organized by the family. If you would like to assist with food, setup, serving, or cleanup, please contact Anne Hege (annehegemusic@gmail.com).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Oakland Public Library or the Oakland Museum of California.
Music Director Jim Meredith to be on Vacation
July 19 – August 10
Pianist Ellen St. Thomas will be substituting for him for the 3 services during his absence.
Golden Gate Festival
July 13 – 18
You’re warmly invited by the Abesamis-Bell family!
Join the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir for the Golden Gate Festival (July 13–18), the only international children’s choral festival in the U.S., happening right here in the Bay Area. Enjoy inspiring, free concerts across Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, plus special opening and closing performances.
Don’t miss Young Voices of the Philippines on July 14 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, and Nora’s choir performing Echoes of Eureka with Finland’s Vox Aurea on July 17.
Check out the full schedule HERE.
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Turning
Text: Isaiah 58:9-12 (The Message)
Annual Conference Report
Presented By: Laurel Williams and Marlene Yamashita
Sunday worship begins at 10:15AM.
Join us in person in our sanctuary or watch online via Zoom, Facebook or YouTube Live.
July 5, 2026
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail, or click here to give online.
Watch Online
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87993979913
Meeting ID: 879 9397 9913
Passcode: 326043
Or dial the following number: 1(669) 900-6833.
When prompted, enter the meeting ID & passcode above.
To join Sunday Worship via Facebook, click here and look for the live video at the top of the page.
To watch the livestream of our service on YouTube, click here.
Celebrating July Birthdays
Sunday, July 5th
This Sunday, July 5th, we will be honoring everyone who will be celebrating their birthdays in July.
There will be birthday cake for all to share during fellowship time immediately following Worship.
Celebration of Life for Tamra C. Hege
Saturday, July 11, at 3 PM
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Please join us as we gather to share memories, celebrate the love, and honor the legacy of Tam Hege on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:00 pm at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.
The memorial service will be held in the sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Stark room with light refreshments.
Please hold Tam’s family, Anne (Dorothea, Grant, Vera, and Johnnie), and Laura (Michael, Matt, Chris, and Sydney), in your prayers.
Refreshments will be organized by the family. If you would like to assist with food, setup, serving, or cleanup, please contact Anne Hege (annehegemusic@gmail.com).
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Turning
Text: Micah 6:8 (NIV) and Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
Sermon Title: Holy Turning
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Bener Agtarap
Sunday worship begins at 10:15AM.
Join us in person in our sanctuary or watch online via Zoom, Facebook or YouTube Live.
June 28, 2026
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail, or click here to give online.
Watch Online
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87993979913
Meeting ID: 879 9397 9913
Passcode: 326043
Or dial the following number: 1(669) 900-6833.
When prompted, enter the meeting ID & passcode above.
To join Sunday Worship via Facebook, click here and look for the live video at the top of the page.
To watch the livestream of our service on YouTube, click here.
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
Fourth Saturday of every month
Our Food Ministries invite members of the congregation and the public to volunteer with our monthly food pantry. 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 Saturday, volunteers will facilitate food distribution (8 AM – 10 AM).
If you are interested in serving through our ministries, click HERE.
Temporary Change in Church Office Hours
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
During this period, the Church Operations Manager will be out of the office. Office hours will be as follows:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 11 AM
Thursday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Celebration of Life for Tamra C. Hege
Saturday, July 11, at 3 PM
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Please join us as we gather to share memories, celebrate the love, and honor the legacy of Tam Hege on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:00 pm at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.
The memorial service will be held in the sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Stark room with light refreshments.
Please hold Tam’s family, Anne (Dorothea, Grant, Vera, and Johnnie), and Laura (Michael, Matt, Chris, and Sydney), in your prayers.
Refreshments will be organized by the family. If you would like to assist with food, setup, serving, or cleanup, please contact Anne Hege (annehegemusic@gmail.com).
