May Events with our OCT Partners

Interested in expanding your impact, your reach, and your fun? If so, check out the events being held in conjunction with our ecumenical church partners through OCT (Oakland Churches Together). They are meaningful opportunities to join with other like-minded people and churches to make a difference in our local community. All are welcome!

For more details, click HERE.

For any questions, please contact Marlene Yamashita (925-286-9682, maryamca@att.net) or Dan Strauss (510-504-4765, danjeffstrauss@gmail.com)

Friends of Wadi Foquin: Upcoming Events

First Sunday and Third Weekend of Each Month

The LMUMC Peace in Palestine–Friends of Wadi Foquin Circle warmly invites you to join several meaningful upcoming events:

Steadfast Friendship & Spiritual Solidarity — 10-Year Celebration of FWF

Saturday, May 23, 2:00–4:30 p.m., Livermore Asbury UMC

Celebrate a decade of faithful partnership at this special gathering featuring Bishop Sandra Olewine (Cal-Nev Annual Conference) and other special guests. Enjoy fragrant tea, homemade Palestinian treats, and community fellowship.

Reserve a spot at the LMUMC table by contacting Deacon Ken or another PiP–FoWF member, or RSVP individually/host a table HERE. Deadline: May 10.

Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry 

Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23

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.

Young Musicians Choral Orchestra Senior Recital

Sunday, May 17 at 4 PM

Lake Merritt UMC

Join the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra in celebrating the Class of 2026 at their Senior Recital! These talented seniors will showcase their hard work, growth, and artistry in inspiring performances. Three of these 6 seniors are voice students of our music director, Jim Meredith and have contributed their talents to our worship services. They will be matriculating in the Fall on scholarships at 3 California universities: University of Southern California, UC Long Beach and UC Santa Cruz. This special event is open to the community—don’t miss it!  (www.youngmusiciansco.org)

Feeding the Hungry as an Antiracist Practice

Saturday, May 16 (register by May 12)

Old First Presbyterian Church AND online

Join the West Region Antiracism Group to learn about the intersection of food insecurity and structural racism. The event is sponsored by West Region Antiracism Group and will feature speakers Shakirah Simley and Marchon Tatmon. It will also include breakout group discussions and opportunities to connect our work to broader antiracism efforts. 

This is a HYBRID event. To attend online or in-person, REGISTER HERE.

For thos attending in-person, validated parking is available at Old First Garage, 1725 Sacramento Street. Public transit is also available. Click here for a downloadable flyer to share.

Be part of the magic: Homestay & Volunteer for the Golden Gate Festival 2026!

July 13–18, 2026

Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choirs is announcing a call for homestay hosts and volunteers for the 13th Golden Gate International Choral Festival, taking place July 13–18, 2026. They will welcome thirteen choirs and approximately 200 visiting youth singers from around the world and are seeking families to provide homestays (typically in pairs) and community volunteers to assist with rehearsals, concerts, transportation, and hospitality. Hosts provide housing, meals, and transportation while volunteers support logistics and help create a warm festival atmosphere that fosters cultural exchange and lasting friendships.

No special facilities are required—any welcoming home or a few hours of volunteer time make a meaningful difference.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

May Events with our OCT Partners

Interested in expanding your impact, your reach, and your fun? If so, check out the events being held in conjunction with our ecumenical church partners through OCT (Oakland Churches Together). They are meaningful opportunities to join with other like-minded people and churches to make a difference in our local community. All are welcome!

For more details, click HERE.

For any questions, please contact Marlene Yamashita (925-286-9682, maryamca@att.net) or Dan Strauss (510-504-4765, danjeffstrauss@gmail.com)

Friends of Wadi Foquin: Upcoming Events

First Sunday and Third Weekend of Each Month

The LMUMC Peace in Palestine–Friends of Wadi Foquin Circle warmly invites you to join several meaningful upcoming events:

Interfaith Pilgrimage:

Divest from War, Invest in Life

Saturday, May 9, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Oakland

Walk with us as people of faith to sing, walk, and pray in this public witness calling for an end to military cargo shipments from Oakland to Israel, supporting the Oakland People’s Arms Embargo.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page here.

Steadfast Friendship & Spiritual Solidarity — 10-Year Celebration of FWF

Saturday, May 23, 2:00–4:30 p.m., Livermore Asbury UMC

Celebrate a decade of faithful partnership at this special gathering featuring Bishop Sandra Olewine (Cal-Nev Annual Conference) and other special guests. Enjoy fragrant tea, homemade Palestinian treats, and community fellowship.

Reserve a spot at the LMUMC table by contacting Deacon Ken or another PiP–FoWF member, or RSVP individually/host a table HERE. Deadline: May 10.

Feeding the Hungry as an Antiracist Practice

Saturday, May 16 (register by May 12)

Old First Presbyterian Church AND online

Join the West Region Antiracism Group to learn about the intersection of food insecurity and structural racism. The event is sponsored by West Region Antiracism Group and will feature speakers Shakirah Simley and Marchon Tatmon. It will also include breakout group discussions and opportunities to connect our work to broader antiracism efforts. 

This is a HYBRID event. To attend online or in-person, REGISTER HERE.

For thos attending in-person, validated parking is available at Old First Garage, 1725 Sacramento Street. Public transit is also available. Click here for a downloadable flyer to share.

Be part of the magic: Homestay & Volunteer for the Golden Gate Festival 2026!

July 13–18, 2026

Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choirs is announcing a call for homestay hosts and volunteers for the 13th Golden Gate International Choral Festival, taking place July 13–18, 2026. They will welcome thirteen choirs and approximately 200 visiting youth singers from around the world and are seeking families to provide homestays (typically in pairs) and community volunteers to assist with rehearsals, concerts, transportation, and hospitality. Hosts provide housing, meals, and transportation while volunteers support logistics and help create a warm festival atmosphere that fosters cultural exchange and lasting friendships.

No special facilities are required—any welcoming home or a few hours of volunteer time make a meaningful difference.

For more information, CLICK HERE.