No Cookie Walk

December 15th

Thank you to everyone who signed up to bake and bring cookies for our beloved Cookie Walk Fundraising Event. Counting the number of volunteers and dozens of cookies, we decided that we would keep the wonderful memories of the Cookie Walk Fundraiser in our hearts and we will not hold the event this year. Many thanks to Shannon Bruce, one of our Fellowship Coordinators, for her effort to resurrect the Cookie Walk and those who signed up to volunteer and help bake the cookies. We give God thanks for the great ministry and memory of Cookie Walk in our beloved church.

Thanksgiving Lunch

November 28th, 12pm-1:30pm

Mark your calendars and note the time change for our Thanksgiving Community Meal from 12pm to 1:30pm on Thursday, Nov 28, 2024. We especially need pie donations! Sign up today to lend your support and spread the word! Please sign up here or go to https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/food-programs/ and scroll down to the sign up link.

Grace Over Greed: Post Election November Update

Faith in Action

Now that the US Congress has returned from recess, The General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church has recommendations on actions people can take and urges your elected officials to prioritize grace over greed. More information can be found here.

November 17th, 12pm

We are gathering to celebrate our church’s ministry for the All Church Conference on Nov. 17, 2024.  Rev. Mei Na Ko from Oakland Chinese United Methodist Church is our Presiding Elder for the conference.

Sonos Handbell Concert

December 1st, 2pm

Sonos Handbell Ensemble is excited to perform again for the Lake Merritt community. Directed by LMUMC Music Director, Jim Meredith. “This is our most ambitious program so far. It includes the famous Borodin Polovtsian Dances No. 17 (from which the song, “Take My Hand I’m a Stranger in Paradise” was derived.) It’s with percussion and is thrillingI. hope all of you get to hear this free concert.”  Sunday, December 1, 2:00 PM.

Resurrection of Cookie Walk

December 15th

I heard about a cookie walk that had been going on for years until Covid closed down all personal gatherings. The stories tell me this event was a lot of fun, as an additional holiday doings. It was a means of raising funds for UMCOR. This time, however, we would like to raise funds for the school in Sierra Leone that is being sponsored by Joseph Koroma. Since this means that I would need to know how many volunteer bakers we will need, see me after church, and sign up to participate. Thank you, everyone, for your cooperation in helping support the school in Sierra Leone. Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, Shannon J. Bruce (510) 368-2426

Sunday Parking Update

The City of Oakland has started using the parking meters on Lakeshore Ave on Sundays. They have started ticketing at noon. Please plan accordingly to avoid getting a parking ticket!

Thanksgiving Lunch

November 28th, 12pm-1:30pm

Mark your calendars and note the time change for our Thanksgiving Community Meal from 12pm to 1:30pm on Thursday, Nov 28, 2024. We especially need pie donations! Sign up today to lend your support and spread the word! Please sign up here or go to https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/food-programs/ and scroll down to the sign up link.

MECA’s 21st Annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar

November 16th, 10am-6pm

Support Palestinian artisans and keep ancient crafts alive! Purchase unique holiday gifts that support Palestinian children and families. Olive oil, ceramics, embroidery, jewelry, olive wood, cookbooks, keffiyehs, soap, stunning scarves & shawls, Palestinian Dead Sea products, children’s toys and books, kitchenware, t-shirts, and much more. Plus delicious Arabic food and coffee! Lunch tickets are available for 3 seatings: enjoy a taste of Palestine with Zaytoon’s mouthwatering selection of freshly made falafel, creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, and fluffy pita bread. Paired with a refreshing, vibrant salad, each dish is crafted with traditional flavors and fresh ingredients, offering an authentic and satisfying culinary experience. Celebrate the rich food heritage of Palestine with every bite! Eventbrite info is here. Advance tickets at $5 for adults, children under 18 free. Ticket price helps support new venue costs, but this is first and foremost a Palestine solidarity event and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Purchase tickets here. This event is wheelchair accessible. For more info email meca@mecaforpeace.org, or call (510)548-0542

Berkeley Methodist United Church Choir Blast 2024

November 16th, 2pm