Iridescent

Confirmation Sunday

Have you ever noticed how the large Tiffany Panels in the sanctuary sparkle?  Depending on the viewing angle, lighting situation, and time of day, these 17 foot tall mosaics show different brilliant, shimmering colors.  In other words, the Panels are iridescent.

Our scripture passage for this Sunday explores the prophet Jeremiah’s position and call into ministry.  While Jeremiah initially declined his call to prophetic witness, recognizing only his own inexperience, God called for all of Jeremiah’s contradictory facets, being resilient but sensitive, privileged but vulnerable, and smart but afraid.  God called on Jeremiah to use all of himself to speak words of grave concern for many, but also to bring soaring visions of healing and liberation, depending on the moment.

This Sunday, let us reflect on what it means to be an iridescent people, ones who shimmer brilliantly, in different ways at different times.  Let us consider what it means to bear witness to one another’s light, and how we may shine as a people of God.

Sunday worship begins at 10:15AM.

Join us in person in our sanctuary or watch online via Zoom, Facebook or YouTube Live.

Bulletin Link

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

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Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85755892415
Meeting ID: 857 5589 2415
Passcode: 326043
Or dial the following number: 1(669) 900-6833.
When prompted, enter the meeting ID & passcode above.

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June 2, 2024

Defined by Generosity

Pentecost Merger Celebration of Lake Park and Lake Merritt UMC

            

Let me give you a new command:  Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples – when they see the love you have for each other.”
– John 13:34-35

We rejoice that God has moved the hearts of Lake Park UMC and Lake Merritt UMC so that we may now weave our futures together as one church on Pentecost Sunday. We will begin our new chapter as a new Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.

You will hear four stories of our two churches and our own Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño will preach the sermon and bless our merger. Bay District Superintendent Rev. Sun Hee Kim will be joining and leading with us. Immediately after the service, you are invited to take a church photo in front of the church on Lakeshore Ave. Then we will celebrate our merger with a great fellowship over a BBQ lunch. Friends, come and witness this historic new beginning of our churches. Amen.

Sunday worship begins at 10:15AM.

Join us in person in our sanctuary or watch online via Zoom, Facebook or YouTube Live.

Bulletin Link

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

Watch Online

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85755892415
Meeting ID: 857 5589 2415
Passcode: 326043
Or dial the following number: 1(669) 900-6833.
When prompted, enter the meeting ID & passcode above.

To join Sunday Worship via Facebook, click here and look for the live video at the top of the page.

To watch the livestream of our service on YouTube, click here.

May 26, 2024

Confirmation Sunday

Cultivating Contentment in a Fearful Age

Threshold Moments: Is there Healing at the End of Life?

A Face and a Name

Resurrection Story: Found

Did Jesus invent the “Dinner church”?  Jesus himself used the meal table and meal time throughout his ministry.  If we were to watch a day in the life of Jesus, we would mostly see him healing, teaching and eating.  Jesus performed much of his salvific work from a dinner table at homes.