Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

New Worship Series: “The Cup of Our Life” 

We begin a new worship series today with Joyce Rupp reflecting on her book, “The Cup of Our Life”.  Joyce Rupp is a Roman Catholic author and speaker, and in her book, “The Cup of Our Life”, illustrates how the ordinary cups used each day can become sacred vessels that connect us with life and bring them closer union with the Divine.  In this worship series, we will explore how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with its emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and its many blessings.

We invite you to bring a cup which is a symbol of your life each Sunday.   Join us in our spiritual journey together for the next seven weeks.

No Godly Play Teaching this Sunday

We are short handed with Godly Play teacher this Sunday.  Children are invited to come to our main worship service with their parents at 10:15am.  Our children will learn a faith lesson with our wonderful teacher, Margaret LeWright in the Children’s Moment and they will be supplied with coloring activities as they worship with their parents.  

In Need of Sunday School Teachers for Age 2 to 5

   If you are interested in teaching, please talk to Pastor Sunae. Her cell phone number is 408-691-9215. Thank you.

Want to be a part of the Audio/Visual team? Sign Up Today!

Please email at the office office@lakemerrittumc.org to sign up and learn to operate the live stream program and PowerPoint.  We would love to have you in our Audio/Visual team.  We will train you!

LMUMC Choirs Information

To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com

To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com

October 9, 2022

October 9, 2022

Sunday Worship

We begin a new worship series, “The Cup of Our Life” theme inspired by Joyce Rupp book.  We will ponder the cup as a symbol of our inner journey.  Bring a cup to worship that symbolizes you and your life’s journey.  We will hold our cups as we worship together and I pray that the cup that you’ve found to be a powerful teacher for your inner journey.  

Spiritual life is a journey about change.  We will pray with the cup that represents our life.  As we pray with the cup, we will undoubtedly experience opportunities for growth. I invite you to pray the “Blessing of the Cup” with me:

“Bestower of Life, Abundant Love, Trusted Companion, Eternal Wisdom, I pray your blessing to be upon this cup and upon myself.  Make of this cup a sacred vessel as I pray with it each day.  May this cup become my teacher, helping me to find my way to you.  May this cup hold many messages of your wisdom and your comfort.  May this cup connect me with life and create in me a generous heart.  May this cup draw me ever closer into loving oneness with you.”  (The Cup of LIfe, p. 8)

Come and join us in person or via Zoom or FaceBook Live. 

Bulletin Link

10.09.2022

Worship Music Links

All Things Bright and Beautiful 
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Fill My Cup, Lord
Forth In Thy Name, O Lord

You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.

Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort).  We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!

Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service

ZOOM Link

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824473010?pwd=Z29RUE9IanVyaC9YaUlRUEIzQm1hUT09

Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043

  To join via Telephone (no computer or smart device) please dial the number below then, when asked, dial the meeting ID & Password provided.

1(669) 900-6833

Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043

To join Sunday Worship via Facebook, log onto your Facebook account and search for the ‘Lake Merritt United Methodist Church’ page or click here.

Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

New Worship Series: “The Cup of Life” 

We begin a new worship series on October 9th journeying with Joyce Rupp reflecting on her book, “The Cup of Life”.  Joyce Rupp is a Roman Catholic author and speaker, and in her book, “The Cup of Life”, illustrates how the ordinary cups used each day can become sacred vessels that connect us with life and bring them closer union with the Divine.  In this worship series, we will explore how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with its emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and its many blessings.

We invite you to bring a cup which is a symbol of your life each Sunday.  We will be invited to place your cup on the altar during the prelude each Sunday.  Join us in our spiritual journey together for the next four weeks.

Office Administrator Vacancy

To apply for the Office Administrator’s position, please see the attached Job Description

Office Administrator Job Description

Godly Play Teachers

Please join the main worship service at 10:15 am and the Children’s moment,
then the children will be blessed to go to the Godly Play time.
For those joining from home, please use this link to join the worship service
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824473010?pwd=Z29RUE9IanVyaC9YaUlRUEIzQm1hUT09,
}and then log on to the regular Godly Play link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81568127910?pwd=23w,o4VxASucp2IlfTUawcAfxSdvaln.1.

We need your presence, prayer, and help to teach our children in Godly Play Sunday school.
If you love telling stories of faith to our children, please talk to any of the Godly play teachers and Pastor Sunae.

In Need of Sunday School Teachers for Age 2 to 5

 As our church is coming back to worship in person after vaccinations and booster shots, so are our children. We have a broad age range of children coming back to church and we are in need of Sunday school teachers for younger children for age appropriate programs.  If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Sunae. Her cell phone number is 408-691-9215. Thank you.

Want to be a part of the Audio/Visual team? Sign Up Today!

Please email Neil Wade at the office office@lakemerrittumc.org to sign up and learn to operate the live stream program and PowerPoint.

LMUMC Choirs Information

To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com

To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com

October 2, 2022

“Everyone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.”     – Fred Rogers

We’ve been reflecting on the core values and spiritual insight of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which aired nationally for more than 30 years on public television. This Sunday is World Communion Sunday where all Christian siblings around the world will gather around the Holy Communion Table of Grace and witness the unity that we have in Christ Jesus, that we are one in God. As we close this worship series, “It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood”, it will be meaningful to reflect on who our neighbor is today and how do we love our neighbors.

Come and join us in personson or via Zoom or FaceBook Live. 

Bulletin Link

10.2.2022

Worship Music Links

In Christ There is No East or West
Communion Responses 
Love Lifted Me

You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.

Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort).  We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!

Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service

ZOOM Link

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824473010?pwd=Z29RUE9IanVyaC9YaUlRUEIzQm1hUT09

Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043

  To join via Telephone (no computer or smart device) please dial the number below then, when asked, dial the meeting ID & Password provided.

1(669) 900-6833

Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043

To join Sunday Worship via Facebook, log onto your Facebook account and search for the ‘Lake Merritt United Methodist Church’ page or click here.

Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Memorial Service for Gladys Rideout

The memorial service for our dearly beloved, Gladys Rideout, will be held
Saturday, October 1st at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary.  Reception will follow the Memorial service.
1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland CA 94606

Condolences may be sent to Chris Rideout at 1519 Central Ave Apt. C, Alameda, CA 94501

Office Administrator Vacancy

To apply for the Office Administrator’s position, please see the attached Job Description

Office Administrator Job Description

Godly Play Teachers

Please join the main worship service at 10:15 am and the Children’s moment,
then the children will be blessed to go to the Godly Play time.
For those joining from home, please use this link to join the worship service
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824473010?pwd=Z29RUE9IanVyaC9YaUlRUEIzQm1hUT09,
}and then log on to the regular Godly Play link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81568127910?pwd=23w,o4VxASucp2IlfTUawcAfxSdvaln.1.

We need your presence, prayer, and help to teach our children in Godly Play Sunday school.
If you love telling stories of faith to our children, please talk to any of the Godly play teachers and Pastor Sunae.

In Need of Sunday School Teachers for Age 2 to 5

 As our church is coming back to worship in person after vaccinations and booster shots, so are our children. We have a broad age range of children coming back to church and we are in need of Sunday school teachers for younger children for age appropriate programs.  If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Sunae. Her cell phone number is 408-691-9215. Thank you.

Want to be a part of the Audio/Visual team? Sign Up Today!

Please email Neil Wade at the office office@lakemerrittumc.org to sign up and learn to operate the live stream program and PowerPoint.

LMUMC Choirs Information

To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com

To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com