Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Annis Beutke Celebration of Life
A memorial service for Annis Beutke will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1pm with a reception following at our church. The service will be in person or via Zoom. Please see the zoom link below.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lake Merritt UMC Food Ministries which she supported for years through her sales of African Violets.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092141657
Meeting ID: 890 9214 1657
Let us continue to give God thanks for Annis’ life and witness and hold her family close in prayer.
Russ Aubry Celebration of Life
Do You Have a Rocking Chair That’s Not Being Used?
Our Worship Vitality Team is looking to create comfortable seating for brand-new parents with their babies as they attend worship. Do you have a rocking chair you are not using? We would love to put it to good use in our worship. Let the office or Pastor Sunae know.
Lake Lunches Help, April 16th
On Sunday, April 16 after church, join us in carving and slicing meats we’ve acquired from the food bank for sandwich lunches. This work needs to be done before our Monday prep and many hands really do make light work so we’re scheduling a time for a group of us to have slicing and carving together. No experience needed! If you have a meat slicer or electric carving knife you can lend for this special day, please do!
LIFT Concert
Reserve your spot now – click here!
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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
New COVID Masking Policy
After careful discernment, the Lake Merritt Church Council has decided to take another step in our evolving response to COVID-19. Effective this Sunday, March 19, we will implement a new COVID-19 policy that will include making the wearing of face masks optional.
The policy reflects local and state changes to masking requirements put in place last year while also working to continue to be responsive to those among us who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Based on the State of California and Alameda County COVID-19 guidelines for masking (here and here), and the current designation of “low” COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County, LMUMC is adopting the following COVID-19 policy for all church-sponsored activities, effective March 19, 2023:
- Wearing face masks is optional at Lake Merritt UMC while COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County are designated as “low.” If that designation changes, we will re-evaluate our policy based on State and County guidelines.
- Small groups, choirs, and the food ministry may elect to adopt more stringent masking policies.
- Persons who have been exposed to or contracted COVID-19 are expected to follow State guidelines for quarantining and masking found here when deciding to visit LMUMC.
- All persons should stay home when they feel sick to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19.
We also recognize that people attending our church are at different levels of risk based on their age and health, and they need our compassion and support. For this reason, we will also take the following steps to support those who are more vulnerable.
- We will place additional chairs along the sides of our worship space, spread out at least six feet from each other.
- For the next two months, we will open a portion of the partition wall during worship services to increase ventilation. We will reevaluate this measure in two months.
- We will continue to have masks available at church and we ask everyone to be mindful of those people who continue to wear masks and their potential increased vulnerability. Please be conscientious and consider wearing a mask around someone at greater risk.
Please contact your Church Council co-chairs, Tom Huetteman, Joseph Koroma, or Pastor Sunae for any questions or feedback on this change.
Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Lenten Worship Series (Feb 22, 2023 – April 9, 2023)
The Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday and continues as we walk toward Easter together, which is April 9, 2023.
This year’s Lenten theme is “Entering the Passion of Jesus”. We invite you to prepare your heart for this year’s Lenten journey by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. See below for the Lenten Worship Series information and join us.
4/2, Sixth Sunday in Lent or Palm/Passion Sunday
Gethsemane: Risking Temptation
John 18:1-11
4/7, Good Friday: Tenebrae Service at 7 PM
4/9, Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
John 20:1-18
Joint Tenebrae Good Friday
Join us for a Joint Tenebrae Good Friday In-Person and Live stream service on April 7, at 7PM. It is a service with music, scriptures, shadow, darkness, and silence, adding to the mood of this day.
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Celebrate Easter!
Celebrate Easter with us on April 9 with flowers, music, choir, and celebration of baptism of Kiara Isabelle Iyengar, and receiving a new member! It will be a joyful and spiritual filled celebration! Please bring fresh-cut flowers for children to decorate the Easter Cross on Easter Sunday! Thank you.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Dear Families, our annual Easter Egg Hunt has been resurrected! Children will be dismissed from worship (remember they are staying with you to celebrate Easter) at the end of the service beginning with the pre-school age children. Parents, please go with your children to the courtyard, picking up your Easter bag on the way (they will be on a table in the stark room). Elementary-age children will be dismissed next. If you didn’t get a chance to decorate a bag at our family gathering, don’t worry. We have extras for you and any visiting children!
Annis Beutke Memorial
A memorial service for Annis Beutke will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 with a reception following at our church. The service will be in person only. Let us continue to give God thanks for Annis’ life and witness and hold her family close in prayer.
Russ Aubry Memorial
A memorial service for Russ Aubry will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with a reception following at our church. The service will be in person only. Let us continue to give God thanks for Russ’ life and witness and hold his family close in prayer.
Do You Have a Rocking Chair That’s Not Being Used?
Our Worship Vitality Team is looking to create comfortable seating for brand-new parents with their babies as they attend worship. Do you have a rocking chair you are not using? We would love to put it to good use in our worship. Let the office or Pastor Sunae know.
Food Ministries Updates
Thank you to several of you who have reached out and made the food ministries a part of your day! It’s a great lift! Here are some specific ways you can plug in:
Monthly Food Distribution
Would you like to help out this month at the Food Distribution? Come on Friday from 10-11 am to help set up or Saturday! We could use help with early set up between 7-8 am or during the distribution we are welcoming nearly 30 volunteers between 8 and 10:30. Join us or consider bringing some snacks for the crew to help us make this a welcoming space and show our appreciation.
Lake Lunches Prep
On Sunday, April 16 after church, join us in carving and slicing meats we’ve acquired from the food bank for sandwich lunches. This work needs to be done before our Monday prep and many hands really do make light work so we’re scheduling a time for a group of us to have slicing and carving together. No experience needed! If you have a meat slicer or electric carving knife you can lend for this special day, please do!
LIFT Concert
April 29 is our 8th annual Lift Concert to lift up the ways in which we build community and meet hunger in the food ministries through music! It is “lift” to make the Lift Concert happen each year so please consider lending a hand. We can match your interest and availability to the many tasks needed to make this beautiful event happen!
For info or to volunteer, please contact Galia, Tom, Rose Lynn or Kathleen.
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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
New COVID Masking Policy
After careful discernment, the Lake Merritt Church Council has decided to take another step in our evolving response to COVID-19. Effective this Sunday, March 19, we will implement a new COVID-19 policy that will include making the wearing of face masks optional.
The policy reflects local and state changes to masking requirements put in place last year while also working to continue to be responsive to those among us who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Based on the State of California and Alameda County COVID-19 guidelines for masking (here and here), and the current designation of “low” COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County, LMUMC is adopting the following COVID-19 policy for all church-sponsored activities, effective March 19, 2023:
- Wearing face masks is optional at Lake Merritt UMC while COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County are designated as “low.” If that designation changes, we will re-evaluate our policy based on State and County guidelines.
- Small groups, choirs, and the food ministry may elect to adopt more stringent masking policies.
- Persons who have been exposed to or contracted COVID-19 are expected to follow State guidelines for quarantining and masking found here when deciding to visit LMUMC.
- All persons should stay home when they feel sick to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19.
We also recognize that people attending our church are at different levels of risk based on their age and health, and they need our compassion and support. For this reason, we will also take the following steps to support those who are more vulnerable.
- We will place additional chairs along the sides of our worship space, spread out at least six feet from each other.
- For the next two months, we will open a portion of the partition wall during worship services to increase ventilation. We will reevaluate this measure in two months.
- We will continue to have masks available at church and we ask everyone to be mindful of those people who continue to wear masks and their potential increased vulnerability. Please be conscientious and consider wearing a mask around someone at greater risk.
Please contact your Church Council co-chairs, Tom Huetteman, Joseph Koroma, or Pastor Sunae for any questions or feedback on this change.
Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Lenten Worship Series (Feb 22, 2023 – April 9, 2023)
The Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday and continues as we walk toward Easter together, which is April 9, 2023.
This year’s Lenten theme is “Entering the Passion of Jesus”. We invite you to prepare your heart for this year’s Lenten journey by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. See below for the Lenten Worship Series information and join us.
4/2, Sixth Sunday in Lent or Palm/Passion Sunday
Gethsemane: Risking Temptation
John 18:1-11
4/7, Good Friday: Tenebrae Service at 7 PM
4/9, Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
John 20:1-18
Joint Tenebrae Good Friday
Join us for a Joint Tenebrae Good Friday In-Person and Live stream service on April 7, at 7PM. It is a service with music, scriptures, shadow, darkness, and silence, adding to the mood of this day.
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Celebrate Easter!
Celebrate Easter with us on April 9 with flowers, music, choir, and celebration of baptism of Kiara Isabelle Iyengar, and receiving a new member! It will be a joyful and spiritual filled celebration! Please bring fresh-cut flowers for children to decorate the Easter Cross on Easter Sunday! Thank you.
Annis Beutke Memorial
A memorial service for Annis Beutke will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 with a reception following at our church. The service will be in person only. Let us continue to give God thanks for Annis’ life and witness and hold her family close in prayer.
Russ Aubry Memorial
A memorial service for Russ Aubry will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with a reception following at our church. The service will be in person only. Let us continue to give God thanks for Russ’ life and witness and hold his family close in prayer.
Do You Have a Rocking Chair That’s Not Being Used?
Our Worship Vitality Team is looking to create comfortable seating for brand-new parents with their babies as they attend worship. Do you have a rocking chair you are not using? We would love to put it to good use in our worship. Let the office or Pastor Sunae know.
Food Ministries Updates
Thank you to several of you who have reached out and made the food ministries a part of your day! It’s a great lift! Here are some specific ways you can plug in:
Monthly Food Distribution
Would you like to help out this month at the Food Distribution? Come on Friday from 10-11 am to help set up or Saturday! We could use help with early set up between 7-8 am or during the distribution we are welcoming nearly 30 volunteers between 8 and 10:30. Join us or consider bringing some snacks for the crew to help us make this a welcoming space and show our appreciation.
Lake Lunches Prep
On Sunday, April 16 after church, join us in carving and slicing meats we’ve acquired from the food bank for sandwich lunches. This work needs to be done before our Monday prep and many hands really do make light work so we’re scheduling a time for a group of us to have slicing and carving together. No experience needed! If you have a meat slicer or electric carving knife you can lend for this special day, please do!
LIFT Concert
April 29 is our 8th annual Lift Concert to lift up the ways in which we build community and meet hunger in the food ministries through music! It is “lift” to make the Lift Concert happen each year so please consider lending a hand. We can match your interest and availability to the many tasks needed to make this beautiful event happen!
For info or to volunteer, please contact Galia, Tom, Rose Lynn or Kathleen.
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
New COVID Masking Policy
After careful discernment, the Lake Merritt Church Council has decided to take another step in our evolving response to COVID-19. Effective this Sunday, March 19, we will implement a new COVID-19 policy that will include making the wearing of face masks optional.
The policy reflects local and state changes to masking requirements put in place last year while also working to continue to be responsive to those among us who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Based on the State of California and Alameda County COVID-19 guidelines for masking (here and here), and the current designation of “low” COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County, LMUMC is adopting the following COVID-19 policy for all church-sponsored activities, effective March 19, 2023:
- Wearing face masks is optional at Lake Merritt UMC while COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County are designated as “low.” If that designation changes, we will re-evaluate our policy based on State and County guidelines.
- Small groups, choirs, and the food ministry may elect to adopt more stringent masking policies.
- Persons who have been exposed to or contracted COVID-19 are expected to follow State guidelines for quarantining and masking found here when deciding to visit LMUMC.
- All persons should stay home when they feel sick to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19.
We also recognize that people attending our church are at different levels of risk based on their age and health, and they need our compassion and support. For this reason, we will also take the following steps to support those who are more vulnerable.
- We will place additional chairs along the sides of our worship space, spread out at least six feet from each other.
- For the next two months, we will open a portion of the partition wall during worship services to increase ventilation. We will reevaluate this measure in two months.
- We will continue to have masks available at church and we ask everyone to be mindful of those people who continue to wear masks and their potential increased vulnerability. Please be conscientious and consider wearing a mask around someone at greater risk.
Please contact your Church Council co-chairs, Tom Huetteman, Joseph Koroma, or Pastor Sunae for any questions or feedback on this change.
Please read ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Lenten Worship Series (Feb 22, 2023 – April 9, 2023)
The Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday and continues as we walk toward Easter together, which is April 9, 2023.
This year’s Lenten theme is “Entering the Passion of Jesus”. We invite you to prepare your heart for this year’s Lenten journey by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. See below for the Lenten Worship Series information and join us.
3/19, Fourth Sunday in Lent
The First Dinner: Risking Rejection
Mark 14:3-9
3/26, Fifth Sunday in Lent
The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends
Luke 22:14-27
4/2, Sixth Sunday in Lent or Palm/Passion Sunday
Gethsemane: Risking Temptation
John 18:1-11
4/7, Good Friday: Tenebrae Service at 7 PM
4/9, Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
John 20:1-18
The Oakland Marathon &
Church Access, This Sunday, March 19
The annual March Marathon is happening this Sunday, March 19.
To access the blocked roads to church this Sunday, please bring the access map and the “Blue Pass” that the City of Oakland approved. Give yourself about 30 minutes allowance to get to church on time for worship. If you do not have the “Blue Pass”, please print it at home with blue colored paper.
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New COVID Masking Policy
After careful discernment, the Lake Merritt Church Council has decided to take another step in our evolving response to COVID-19. Effective this Sunday, March 19, we will implement a new COVID-19 policy that will include making the wearing of face masks optional.
The policy reflects local and state changes to masking requirements put in place last year while also working to continue to be responsive to those among us who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Based on the State of California and Alameda County COVID-19 guidelines for masking (here and here), and the current designation of “low” COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County, LMUMC is adopting the following COVID-19 policy for all church-sponsored activities, effective March 19, 2023:
- Wearing face masks is optional at Lake Merritt UMC while COVID-19 transmission rates in Alameda County are designated as “low.” If that designation changes, we will re-evaluate our policy based on State and County guidelines.
- Small groups, choirs, and the food ministry may elect to adopt more stringent masking policies.
- Persons who have been exposed to or contracted COVID-19 are expected to follow State guidelines for quarantining and masking found here when deciding to visit LMUMC.
- All persons should stay home when they feel sick to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19.
We also recognize that people attending our church are at different levels of risk based on their age and health, and they need our compassion and support. For this reason, we will also take the following steps to support those who are more vulnerable.
- We will place additional chairs along the sides of our worship space, spread out at least six feet from each other.
- For the next two months, we will open a portion of the partition wall during worship services to increase ventilation. We will reevaluate this measure in two months.
- We will continue to have masks available at church and we ask everyone to be mindful of those people who continue to wear masks and their potential increased vulnerability. Please be conscientious and consider wearing a mask around someone at greater risk.
Please contact your Church Council co-chairs, Tom Huetteman, Joseph Koroma, or Pastor Sunae for any questions or feedback on this change.
Children’s Ministry Fellowship & Activities
The Children`s Ministry of Lake Merritt & Lake Park UMCs invite you to join us during the fellowship hour on Sunday, March 26 for a gathering of families in the courtyard.
(Formerly scheduled for March 19, this event was rescheduled due to the impact of the Oakland Marathon on church accessibility.)
We want to hear your wants, needs, and visions for the future of our children and youth programs.
Activities for children- decorating Easter bags for our Easter egg hunt after church on Easter Sunday. Activities for adults- filling Easter eggs with candy/stickers, and an opportunity to share your thoughts for our children and youth ministry programs. Please bring any/all of the following- yourself, your children, your ideas, empty Easter eggs, and pre-wrapped candy/stickers. Hope to see you there!
Margaret LeWright, Children`s Ministry Coordinator
Meal Train for Judi and Wayne
Judi continues her treatment and we are adding more dates to the Meal Train to support them. We continue to keep their household in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Judi and Wayne. Sign up here to help.
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble
Spring Concerts
In the Time of Brahms
Music for Women’s Voices
from the Master and his Friends
with piano 4 hands, 2 horns, and harp
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Sunday, March 26, 2023 4:00P
St Mary Magdalen Church
2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley
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Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:30P
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette
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LIFT Concert
Save the date! April 29 is our 8th annual Lift Concert to lift up the ways in which we build community and meet hunger in the food ministries through music! It is “lift” to make the Lift Concert happen each year so please consider lending a hand. We can match your interest and availability to the many tasks needed to make this beautiful event happen!
Food Ministries Update
Our partners at Alameda County Community Food Bank ensure we have food each week for our church’s food ministries and they advocate for at the local and national level. Check out their newly released 2023 Policy Agenda. Consider taking this step to tell your congressional representative how SNAP helps families and seniors facing hunger.
Lake Lunches Support
We are seeing an increase in folks seeking lunches and so we invite your help in meeting this need by helping with food preparation or many other tasks big and small to help us serve over 430 lunches twice a week. At this time, we could use some help with slicing cooked roast beef or prepping chicken salad for sandwiches! Timing is flexible! Connect with your Tom, Rose Lynn, Galia, or Kathleen if you are interested.
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!
Lenten Worship Series (Feb 22, 2023 – April 9, 2023)
The Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday and continues as we walk toward Easter together, which is April 9, 2023.
This year’s Lenten theme is “Entering the Passion of Jesus”. We invite you to prepare your heart for this year’s Lenten journey by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. See below for the Lenten Worship Series information and join us.
3/12, Third Sunday in Lent
Teachings: Risking Challenge
Matthew 22:15-22
3/19, Fourth Sunday in Lent
The First Dinner: Risking Rejection
Mark 14:3-9
3/26, Fifth Sunday in Lent
The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends
Luke 22:14-27
4/2, Sixth Sunday in Lent or Palm/Passion Sunday
Gethsemane: Risking Temptation
John 18:1-11
4/7, Good Friday: Tenebrae Service at 7 PM
4/9, Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
John 20:1-18
Daylight Savings Time Starts, March 12, 2023
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 3AM.
Church Access, March 19
The annual March Marathon is happening this March 19.
Road closures will impact our members who come to church that Sunday. We are working with Oakland Police Department to determine how to safely access the church for worship that day.
We will keep you updated.
Children’s Ministry Fellowship & Activities
The Children`s Ministry of Lake Merritt & Lake Park UMCs invite you to join us during the fellowship hour on Sunday, March 26 for a gathering of families in the courtyard.
(Formerly scheduled for March 19, this event was rescheduled due to the impact of the Oakland Marathon on church accessibility.)
We want to hear your wants, needs, and visions for the future of our children and youth programs.
Activities for children- decorating Easter bags for our Easter egg hunt after church on Easter Sunday. Activities for adults- filling Easter eggs with candy/stickers, and an opportunity to share your thoughts for our children and youth ministry programs. Please bring any/all of the following- yourself, your children, your ideas, empty Easter eggs, and pre-wrapped candy/stickers. Hope to see you there!
Margaret LeWright, Children`s Ministry Coordinator
Meal Train for Judi and Wayne
Judi continues her treatment and we are adding more dates to the Meal Train to support them. We continue to keep their household in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Judi and Wayne. Sign up here to help.
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble
Spring Concerts
In the Time of Brahms
Music for Women’s Voices
from the Master and his Friends
with piano 4 hands, 2 horns, and harp
Sunday, March 26, 2023 4:00P
St Mary Magdalen Church
2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley
Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:30P
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette
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LIFT Concert
Save the date! April 29 is our 8th annual Lift Concert to lift up the ways in which we build community and meet hunger in the food ministries through music! It is “lift” to make the Lift Concert happen each year so please consider lending a hand. We can match your interest and availability to the many tasks needed to make this beautiful event happen!
Food Ministries Update
Our partners at Alameda County Community Food Bank ensure we have food each week for our church’s food ministries and they advocate for at the local and national level. Check out their newly released 2023 Policy Agenda. Consider taking this step to tell your congressional representative how SNAP helps families and seniors facing hunger.
Lake Lunches Support
We are seeing an increase in folks seeking lunches and so we invite your help in meeting this need by helping with food preparation or many other tasks big and small to help us serve over 430 lunches twice a week. At this time, we could use some help with slicing cooked roast beef or prepping chicken salad for sandwiches! Timing is flexible! Connect with your Tom, Rose Lynn, Galia, or Kathleen if you are interested.
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!
Lenten Worship Series (Feb 22, 2023 – April 9, 2023)
The Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday and continues as we walk toward Easter together, which is April 9, 2023.
This year’s Lenten theme is “Entering the Passion of Jesus”. We invite you to prepare your heart for this year’s Lenten journey by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. See below for the Lenten Worship Series information and join us.
3/5, Second Sunday in Lent
The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger
Mark 11:15-19
3/12, Third Sunday in Lent
Teachings: Risking Challenge
Matthew 22:15-22
3/19, Fourth Sunday in Lent
The First Dinner: Risking Rejection
Mark 14:3-9
3/26, Fifth Sunday in Lent
The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends
Luke 22:14-27
4/2, Sixth Sunday in Lent or Palm/Passion Sunday
Gethsemane: Risking Temptation
John 18:1-11
4/7, Good Friday: Tenebrae Service at 7 PM
4/9, Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
John 20:1-18
Children’s Ministry Fellowship & Activities
The Children`s Ministry of Lake Merritt & Lake Park UMCs invite you to join us during the fellowship hour on Sunday, March 26 for a gathering of families in the courtyard.
(Formerly scheduled for March 19, moved to March 26 due to the impact of the Oakland Marathon on church accessibility.)
We want to hear your wants, needs, and visions for the future of our children and youth programs.
Activities for children- decorating Easter bags for our Easter egg hunt after church on Easter Sunday. Activities for adults- filling Easter eggs with candy/stickers, and an opportunity to share your thoughts for our children and youth ministry programs. Please bring any/all of the following- yourself, your children, your ideas, empty Easter eggs, and pre-wrapped candy/stickers. Hope to see you there!
Margaret LeWright, Children`s Ministry Coordinator
May All Be Fed – Take Action
Our partners at Alameda County Community Food Bank not only ensure we have food each week for our church’s food ministries, but they are working hard with efforts nationwide to ensure resources continue to be available for families and individuals to access food through SNAP. Just this week alone our church office has received calls and visits from individuals seeking assistance in learning how to apply or use their newly acquired SNAP benefits. This is not the focus of our work but it’s clear that more people than ever are using this support. We invite you to consider helping share with your congressional representative that we at the local level are seeing it meeting the needs the people in our community. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is up for reauthorization in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. Tell Congress we must permanently expand SNAP to help families and seniors facing hunger. Write to your lawmakers and say: Expand SNAP benefits this year!
Krishnan Dean Family Meal Train
Deepak and Becky welcomed baby Kiara Isabelle into the big wide world on 11/29/2022!
You are invited to give a little love to Deepak and Becky as they transition into parenthood!
Sign up here to help.
Meal Train for Judi and Wayne
Judi continues her treatment and we are adding more dates to the Meal Train to support them. We continue to keep their household in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Judi and Wayne. Sign up here to help.
Church Access, March 19
The annual March Marathon is happening this March 19.
Roads closure will impact our members who come to church that Sunday. We are working with Oakland Police Department to determine how to safely access the church for worship that day.
We will keep you updated.
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
