Reading the Lasting Impact book with a small group during the last Lenten season, a few asked, “I am not so clear on our church’s leadership structure! What? We had that committee?” We laughed and agreed that one day we must share and celebrate our leadership and our committee work.
Friends, eight leadership teams of Lake Merritt UMC and one board model leadership team of Lake Park UMC are looking forward to sharing the wonderful work we are doing to co-create God’s beloved community here in Oakland. Pastor Dale will be sharing new hopes that are rising at Lake Park UMC.
During the fellowship hour, the eight committees of LMUMC and a church council of LPUMC will be ready to answer any questions about their wonderful and life-changing ministries at their designated tables. Come and visit them!
Come, friends! Let us celebrate our ministries together!
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With Jim Meredith on vacation this Sunday, we warmly welcome Ellen St. Thomas as our guest pianist during his absence.
Thank you Ellen!
The Koroma family and friends at Lake Merritt UMC invite you to come and enjoy typical Sierra Leonean cuisine and support fundraising efforts for the Sierra Leone School Project.
MENU:
Sierra Leonean signature Jollof Rice
Chicken Pot Roast
Cassava Leaves & Rice
Ginger Beer
Akara
Sierra Leone Salad
Sweet Fried Plantains
etc.
DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023.
TIME: 6PM-8:30PM
LOCATION: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
1255 First Avenue @ International
Oakland, CA 94606
FUNDRAISING FOR SIERRA LEONE SCHOOL PROJECT: Only about half of the population of Sierra Leone (in Africa) can read and write. This means that about half of the population is illiterate. The vision of the Sierra Leone School Project is to start a primary school in the town of Lungi in Northwest Sierra Leone. Funds raised will go towards building classrooms, buying furniture and school materials, paying teachers, and providing other necessary support to bring the Sierra Leone School Project to fruition.
DONATION: Please make donations to Lake Merritt UMC Church for the Sierra Leone School Project. May God richly bless your donation.
This Sunday morning, we are gathering to celebrate Pride Sunday at 10:15AM.
Rev. Israel Alvaran from the Reconciling Ministries Network is our guest preacher and Pastor Dale will be leading worship.
During our service, Pastor Sunae and our church’s Reconciling leadership team will be participating in the Oakland Pride Parade with their own exhibit; supporting and standing in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ siblings. We will celebrate loudly and proudly with our community!
Pastor Izzy says, “LGBTQ+ Pride embraces the whole spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity, but allies need to recognize that LGBTQ+ persons also have diverse intersecting, embodied identities. Intersectional Justice, therefore, is part of our Reconciling work.”
Come, friends! Let’s draw close to God and to one another as we sing songs to God in community.
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We are celebrating our church’s leadership and how both of our churches, Lake Park and Lake Merritt, are following Jesus, thriving in community, and healing the world next Sunday. The leaders are available to connect with you during the fellowship time! Come and join us.
Jim Meredith will be on vacation during the September 17 service. In his absence, our dear sister Ellen St. Thomas will be standing in as our guest musician.
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Touch the Heavens and change the Earth! Please follow this link to learn more about joining or contact the Chinese Community United Methodist Church at 510-545-YCVM.
Friends, we are invited to a Taizé service this Sunday. You are probably wondering, “What is Taizé service?”
Taizé is a prayer service (pronounced <tah-ZAY>).
Taizé was founded amid the profound divisions and discord of the Second World War by Roger Schutz known to many as Brother Roger to foster reconciliation and peace. Named for the monastic spiritual community in Taizé, France, this unique form of contemplation invites you into an awareness of God’s presence through chant-like songs, scripture, and silent meditation.
Taizé service differs from the feel and format of our traditional Sunday morning services – there is no preaching, no effort to teach, and no communion. The lights are dimmed and candles are lit. Our Taizé prayer service offer a simple and peaceful space to gather, reflect, and be still.
What is fascinating is that Taizé has become one of the world’s most important sites of Christian pilgrimage, with a focus on youth. Over 100,000 young people from around the world makes pilgrimages to Taizé each year for prayer.
We invite you to our Taizé service this Sunday with a pizza and salad dinner at 5:30PM.
Bring your family. In worship, children’s activities will be provided.
Come, friends! Let’s draw close to God and to one another as we center ourselves in prayer, songs, and contemplation.
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