Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Jollof Rice Fundraising Dinner
for
the Sierra Leone School Project
Saturday, Sept 30
The Koroma family and friends at Lake Merritt UMC invite you to come and enjoy typical Sierra Leonean cuisine and support fundraising efforts for the Sierra Leone School Project.
MENU:
Sierra Leonean signature Jollof Rice
Chicken Pot Roast
Cassava Leaves & Rice
Ginger Beer
Akara
Sierra Leone Salad
Sweet Fried Plantains
etc.
DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023.
TIME: 6PM-8:30PM
LOCATION: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
1255 First Avenue @ International
Oakland, CA 94606
FUNDRAISING FOR SIERRA LEONE SCHOOL PROJECT: Only about half of the population of Sierra Leone (in Africa) can read and write. This means that about half of the population is illiterate. The vision of the Sierra Leone School Project is to start a primary school in the town of Lungi in Northwest Sierra Leone. Funds raised will go towards building classrooms, buying furniture and school materials, paying teachers, and providing other necessary support to bring the Sierra Leone School Project to fruition.
DONATION: Please make donations to Lake Merritt UMC Church for the Sierra Leone School Project. May God richly bless your donation.
Lake Park UMC Grand Opening!
Oct 8, Sunday, 4-6P
“The performance of the YMCO jazz orchestra and choral singers on the afternoon of October 8 represents a Grand Opening for “Lake Park UMC: A Place for Community”. Many thanks to all of the leaders of Lake Park who are making this possible. The members and friends of Lake Merritt and Lake Park will make this event a great success. Your help is needed to provide hospitality, direct traffic, set up and remove chairs from parking lot, serve food, guide tours of the facility, etc. Please distribute the poster and postcard as you see fit to friends and neighbors.”
– Rev. Dr. Dale Tremper
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Welcome Guest Pianist
Ellen St. Thomas!
Sept 17
With Jim Meredith on vacation this Sunday, we warmly welcome Ellen St. Thomas as our guest pianist during his absence.
Thank you Ellen!
Jollof Rice Fundraising Dinner
for
the Sierra Leone School Project
Saturday, Sept 30
The Koroma family and friends at Lake Merritt UMC invite you to come and enjoy typical Sierra Leonean cuisine and support fundraising efforts for the Sierra Leone School Project.
MENU:
Sierra Leonean signature Jollof Rice
Chicken Pot Roast
Cassava Leaves & Rice
Ginger Beer
Akara
Sierra Leone Salad
Sweet Fried Plantains
etc.
DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023.
TIME: 6PM-8:30PM
LOCATION: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
1255 First Avenue @ International
Oakland, CA 94606
FUNDRAISING FOR SIERRA LEONE SCHOOL PROJECT: Only about half of the population of Sierra Leone (in Africa) can read and write. This means that about half of the population is illiterate. The vision of the Sierra Leone School Project is to start a primary school in the town of Lungi in Northwest Sierra Leone. Funds raised will go towards building classrooms, buying furniture and school materials, paying teachers, and providing other necessary support to bring the Sierra Leone School Project to fruition.
DONATION: Please make donations to Lake Merritt UMC Church for the Sierra Leone School Project. May God richly bless your donation.
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Leadership and Teams Celebration
Sunday, Sept 17
We are celebrating our church’s leadership and how both of our churches, Lake Park and Lake Merritt, are following Jesus, thriving in community, and healing the world next Sunday. The leaders are available to connect with you during the fellowship time! Come and join us.
Jim Meredith will be on vacation during the September 17 service. In his absence, our dear sister Ellen St. Thomas will be standing in as our guest musician.
Beloved Community with Black Migrants
Sunday, Sept 10
Follow this link for more information.
13th Annual Benefit Dinner
Kumi Christian Visionary School
Sept 22
Touch the Heavens and change the Earth! Please follow this link to learn more about joining or contact the Chinese Community United Methodist Church at 510-545-YCVM.
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
CHANGE of WORSHIP
Roofing Closure
Aug 26 – Sept 3
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church continues major roof repairs through September 3. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time.
Roof repair will impact our regular Sunday Services.
We will not meet at 10:15AM, but will meet at 5:30PM.
This Sunday, September 3rd will be a “Taizé Service” with a sandwich and salad supper.
In Worship, children’s activities will be provided.
The church office will be closed. Our Office Administrator, Pastor Sunae, and Rev. Tremper will be working remotely. Please email or call them for any guidance.
We will return to the office on Tuesday, September 4, after the Labor Day Holiday.
Ministry team leaders will need to coordinate access via the Lakeshore entrance.
For any questions, please contact the church staff or Trustee members.
Pride Sunday, Sept 10
Next Sunday is Pride Sunday. Rev. Israel Alvaran from Reconciling Ministries Network is our guest preacher and Pastor Dale will be leading worship.
Pastor Sunae will be joining our church’s Reconciling ministry team leaders to participate in the Oakland Pride event. Our church will have our own exhibit and march the parade to support and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQI+ siblings! We will celebrate loudly and proudly in-community. Join us. For more questions, please contact Tom Huetteman.
Beloved Community with Black Migrants
Sunday, Sept 10
Follow this link for more information.
13th Annual Benefit Dinner
Kumi Christian Visionary School
Sept 22
Touch the Heavens and change the Earth! Please follow this link to learn more about joining or contact the Chinese Community United Methodist Church at 510-545-YCVM.
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
CHANGE of WORSHIP
Roofing Closure
Aug 26 – Sept 3
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church continues major roof repairs through September Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time.
Roof repair will impact our regular Sunday Services.
We will not meet at 10:15AM, but will meet at 5:30PM on BOTH Sundays.
This Sunday, August 27th will be a “Singing Service” with pizza and salad supper!
Next Sunday, September 3rd will be a “Taizé Service” with a sandwich and salad supper.
In Worship, children’s activities will be provided.
The church office will be closed. Our Office Administrator, Pastor Sunae, and Rev. Tremper will be working remotely. Please email or call them for any guidance.
Ministry team leaders will need to coordinate access via the Lakeshore entrance.
For any questions, please contact the church staff or Trustee members.
13th Annual Benefit Dinner
Kumi Christian Visionary School
Sept 22
Touch the Heavens and change the Earth! Please follow this link to learn more about joining or contact the Chinese Community United Methodist Church at 510-545-YCVM.
Help Us Show Our PRIDE!
Please lend a hand to help Lake Merritt UMC put its best foot forward in this year’s Oakland Pride Exhibit and Parade on Sept 10th. Join our team to help plan, participate in, and celebrate this important event!
Sign up to help by completing the following questionnaire – https://forms.gle/Nf7jhgm3BmT86emy9.
Contact Tom Huetteman at tomhuetteman@gmail.com for more information on how to become a part of Oakland PRIDE.
Bring Your Own Mug!
Bring Your own mug to use during fellowship on Sundays as a way to protect our environment!
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
Please read ALL of the ANNOUNCEMENTS!
CHANGE of WORSHIP
Roofing Closure
Aug 26 – Sept 3
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church will soon be undergoing major roof repairs from August 26 through September 3.
Roof repair will impact our regular Sunday Services. We will not meet at 10:15am next two Sundays but will meet at 5:30pm on both Sundays. Next Sunday, August 27th Worship will be a “Singing Service” with a pizza/salad supper. September 3rd will be a “Taizé Service” with a sandwich/salad supper. In Worship children’s activities will be provided.
Church office will be closed. Our Office Administrator, Pastor Sunae and Pastor Dale will be working remotely. Please email or call them for any guidance.
Ministry team leaders will need to coordinate access through the Lake Shore Entrance. For any questions, please contact the church staff or Trustee members.
Help Us Show Our PRIDE!
Please lend a hand to help Lake Merritt UMC put its best foot forward in this year’s Oakland Pride Exhibit and Parade on Sept 10th. Join our team to help plan, participate in, and celebrate this important event!
Sign up to help by completing the following questionnaire – https://forms.gle/Nf7jhgm3BmT86emy9.
Contact Tom Huetteman at tomhuetteman@gmail.com for more information on how to become a part of Oakland PRIDE.
Bring Your Own Mug!
Bring Your own mug to use during fellowship on Sundays as a way to protect our environment!
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
