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.
Celebrating July Birthdays
Sunday, July 5th
This Sunday, July 5th, we will be honoring everyone who will be celebrating their birthdays in July.
There will be birthday cake for all to share during fellowship time immediately following Worship.
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).
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
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.
Temporary Change in Church Office Hours
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
During this period, the Church Operations Manager will be out of the office. Office hours will be as follows:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 11 AM
Thursday: 10 AM – 2 PM
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).
Sign up to Volunteer with Our Food Pantry
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
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.
Interfaith Summer Community Concert
This Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM
First Congregational Church in downtown Oakland
The Oakland Interfaith Community Choir takes center stage for its annual Summer Concert—its only full-length featured performance of the year.
Rehearsing just once a month, this remarkable ensemble brings together singers from across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, united by a shared love of music and community. This concert is the culmination of their work: a joyful, powerful expression of what can happen when voices come together with intention and spirit.
Come and see Juliet and Bernard in performance.
To learn more and purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
Use code “OICC13TH” to get 2 for 1 tickets!
Ride for Palestine:
Ride of Return
Sunday, July 19
Join Ride for Palestine Sunday, July 19 for their Fifth Annual Ride for Palestine, a day of solidarity along the 14-mile scenic San Francisco Bay. The ride is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels and the post-Ride event, Gather for Palestine will include delicious Palestinian food, music, dancing, and more.
All funds raised this year will support MECA’s work in Palestine.
To learn more about this program and register, CLICK HERE.
For additional questions, contact Elliot Bernadel-Huey, who will be volunteering at the event.
