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.
REGISTER 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.
Celebrating August Birthdays
Sunday, August 2nd
This Sunday, August 2nd, we will be honoring everyone who will be celebrating their birthdays in August.
There will be birthday cake for all to share during fellowship time immediately following Worship.
Temporary Change in Church Office Hours
Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
During this period, the Church Operations Manager will be out of the office. Office hours will be as follows:
Monday: 10 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 11 AM
Thursday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Countering Christian Nationalism – Film Screening
Sunday, July 26, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland
Screening of the newly updated documentary – “Bad Faith 2026” + lunch + learning, conversations, and action around this very important topic.
St. Paul Lutheran is one of our OCT (Oakland Churches Together) partners.
Free lunch and child care provided. To RSVP, click HERE.
You are welcome to attend any portion of the program.
For questions, contact Marlene Yamashita or Dan Strauss. Additional info flyer is HERE.
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25
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.
Countering Christian Nationalism – Film Screening
Sunday, July 26, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland
Screening of the newly updated documentary – “Bad Faith 2026” + lunch + learning, conversations, and action around this very important topic.
St. Paul Lutheran is one of our OCT (Oakland Churches Together) partners.
Free lunch and child care provided. To RSVP, click HERE.
You are welcome to attend any portion of the program.
For questions, contact Marlene Yamashita or Dan Strauss. Additional info flyer is HERE.
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.
REGISTER HERE
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25
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.
Golden Gate Festival
July 13 – 18
You’re warmly invited by the Abesamis-Bell family!
Join the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir for the Golden Gate Festival (July 13–18), the only international children’s choral festival in the U.S., happening right here in the Bay Area. Enjoy inspiring, free concerts across Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, plus special opening and closing performances.
Don’t miss Young Voices of the Philippines on July 14 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, and Nora’s choir performing Echoes of Eureka with Finland’s Vox Aurea on July 17.
Check out the full schedule HERE.
Countering Christian Nationalism – Film Screening
Sunday, July 26, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland
Screening of the newly updated documentary – “Bad Faith 2026” + lunch + learning, conversations, and action around this very important topic.
St. Paul Lutheran is one of our OCT (Oakland Churches Together) partners.
Free lunch and child care provided. To RSVP, click HERE.
You are welcome to attend any portion of the program.
For questions, contact Marlene Yamashita or Dan Strauss. Additional info flyer is HERE.
Celebration of Life for Tamra C. Hege
Saturday, July 11, at 3 PM
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Please join us as we gather to share memories, celebrate the love, and honor the legacy of Tam Hege on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:00 pm at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church.
The memorial service will be held in the sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Stark room with light refreshments.
Please hold Tam’s family, Anne (Dorothea, Grant, Vera, and Johnnie), and Laura (Michael, Matt, Chris, and Sydney), in your prayers.
Refreshments will be organized by the family. If you would like to assist with food, setup, serving, or cleanup, please contact Anne Hege (annehegemusic@gmail.com).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Oakland Public Library or the Oakland Museum of California.
Music Director Jim Meredith to be on Vacation
July 19 – August 10
Pianist Ellen St. Thomas will be substituting for him for the 3 services during his absence.
Golden Gate Festival
July 13 – 18
You’re warmly invited by the Abesamis-Bell family!
Join the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir for the Golden Gate Festival (July 13–18), the only international children’s choral festival in the U.S., happening right here in the Bay Area. Enjoy inspiring, free concerts across Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, plus special opening and closing performances.
Don’t miss Young Voices of the Philippines on July 14 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, and Nora’s choir performing Echoes of Eureka with Finland’s Vox Aurea on July 17.
Check out the full schedule HERE.
