Through the reading of scripture and the successive extinguishing of light in the Sanctuary, you are invited to enter into the dramatic narrative of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion. Join us for a service of music, scriptures, shadows, darkness, and silence, reflecting the solemn mood of this day. The Zoom link can be found here.

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Mike and Pastor Sunae will be on vacation next week. For any care and support needs during Pastor Sunae’s absence, please reach out to Sue Dickey, our Congregational Nurturing Chair. In case of an emergency requiring pastoral care, Rev. Meina Ko is available. To connect with Rev. Meina Ko, please contact Sue Dickey or our Church Administrator during office hours. Rev. Jeff Kunkel will be preaching on 4/6.

The church is invited to a farm outing at Heirloom East Bay on Sunday, April 13th! The farm tour will start at 2pm followed by a children’s Easter egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt will be in lieu of having an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Please fill out the registration form here by Wednesday, April 9th. Contact: Lulu Sapigao, office@lakemerrittumc.org

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Hands Off Our Democracy!

Rallies Near You on April 5th at 1pm

This Saturday April 5th, 1pm, at a place near you there will be a Hands Off Our Democracy rally in protest of the Trump administration, Elon Musk & DOGE. This will be the first time since Trump’s inauguration that thousands of different organizations and communities will be joining together in organized rallies across the country; the participation is expected to be large, far & wide. You can find a location near you here. Contact church member Juliet Hannafin at juliethannafin@gmail.com for more info or if you would like to join her at the Oakland rally. More info can also be found at Handsoff2025.com