Calendar & Events
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22
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.
Sierra Leone School Project First Annual Walkathon
Sunday, August 30 at 12 PM after Fellowship
Lake Merritt UMC | Lakeside Pattio
Lake Merritt UMC members are welcome to participate in the 3.2 miles walkathon around Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in support of the Sierra Leone School Project. The event will start at 12 pm after fellowship time and also end on the church premises. Our primary goal is to publicize the SLSP. Please ask your family and friends to support your participation in the walkathon by making donations in support of SLSP to Lake Merritt UMC.
To make a donation, CLICK HERE
In support of this event, Sierra Leone SLSP T-shirts will be available to purchase at reasonable cost during fellowship time on Sundays. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Earth Connect Retreat
Saturday, September 12, 9 AM – 3 PM
Willow Glen United Methodist Church, San Jose
This retreat is open to all!
This Earth Connect spring retreat at Willow Glen UMC in San Jose is organized by Climate Justice Ministries, a California-Nevada Conference task force.
In this time when there are assaults on all sides, we need to make space to connect with the Divine — to be spiritually grounded — as a daily first step toward works of love and justice. Participants will gather in facilitated small groups for meditation and conversation. Be prepared for some time outdoors, weather permitting.
Participants will receive an orientation to the Sacred Ground project and a list of possible “field trips” for the journey home!
Vegetarian lunch provided. $20 suggested donation.