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Looking for Preschool and Godly Play Teachers

This summer we have had to say goodbye to our preschool teacher, Aaliyah, and one of our Godly Play Teachers, Sia Linda. We are in the process of hiring teachers to fill these positions. In the meantime, we are looking for volunteers for both the pre-school and elementary age groups. We especially need pre-school volunteers for the 3rd & 4th Sundays and Godly Play volunteers for Sept 8 & 15. If you are able to help with the pre-school, please contact Kate Wilson via email (kate1200@comcast.net). For the Godly Play group, contact Margaret LeWright via email (margaretlewright@gmail.com).

Sound Bath

6:45pm Friday, September 13th

Sound Bath returns this Friday, September 13th with Maryzello Ungo. What better way to end your week than by slowing down and relaxing, surrounded by meditative vibrations and melodies? Be immersed in flowing sounds as you sit in a chair or lie on the floor with your own mat, blanket, and/or pillow.

Admittance for the church community is donation-based; $20 is suggested via cash, check, or Venmo. No RSVP needed. Doors open at 6:30 pm; please arrive by 6:45. Program begins promptly at 7:00pm. Download our flyer and share our Eventbrite page to invite family and friends!

“Bad Faith” Screening

2:30pm Sunday, Sept 15

The ecumenical group, Oakland Churches Together (OCT) is screening the film, “Bad Faith”, a documentary about Christian Nationalism. The film will be shown on Sunday, Sept 15 at 2:30pm in the Lake Merritt UMC sanctuary. For more information about the OCT group, click here.

Community Concert

Saturday, 9/14 & Sunday, 9/15

Enjoy community-building activities and vibrant performances by Kev Choice Ensemble (9/14, 4:00 p.m), Meche-Ita & Tierra Suelta in Drag (9/15, noon), & Marimba Cultural Maya Todosantera (9/15, 4pm) celebrating the multicultural spirit of our city in honor of Latino Heritage Month and the return to school for all our youth.

When: Sat and Sun, Sept 14 and 15, 2024
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Fruitvale BART Plaza, Oakland
(Avenida de la Fuente, between 12th and International)
Sponsored by Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, Bay Area Creative Corps, Fundación Caminante, Fruitvale Peace Initiative.

“Where Olive Trees Weep” Screening

12:30pm Sunday, Sept 29

Please join LMUMC’s Peace in Palestine – Friends of Wadi Foquin small group for a film screening and Q&A in our sanctuary on Sunday, September 29 starting around 12:30–after fellowship hour, which will feature Palestinian food that day.

Where Olive Trees Weep is a new documentary that chronicles life in the West Bank under Israeli occupation and paints a vivid picture of what life is like for our siblings living there. We have also invited Rev. Emily Lin from Friends of Wadi Foquin to give updates on the current situation in the village of Wadi Foquin and how we can help.

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