Cooking Up Solidarity:  

Final Cooking Class and Fundraiser

Please join Friends of Wadi Foquin and Adam Manasra to cook, eat, and talk about food, culture, solidarity, and the taste of home.
Cost: $115. Click here to register. All funds beyond the cost of materials are tax deductible and benefit current FoWF programs. If cost is a barrier, please talk to one of our organizers about a scholarship. Email Deacon Ken Schoon (kenneth [dot] schoon [@] cnumc [dot] org) or any member of our Peace in Palestine small group.
  Wonderland Kids Festival  

? You’re Invited to Wonderland Kids Fest! ?

Alameda County is inviting our church to the Grand Opening Celebration of Wonderland Kids Fest—a fun, family-friendly festival happening Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Laney College Parking Lot (510 Fallon St., Oakland).

Enjoy a day filled with rides, games, storytelling, karaoke, water slides, food, and more—all completely FREE for you, your family, and friends. Let’s celebrate a day of joy, learning, and community fun!

We just need a headcount!
Can’t make it on the 6th? Join us on Sept. 13 or 20 instead.

Please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 11. Contact: info@wonderlandkidsfest.com or call (510) 776‑7671.

 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.

Church Council Meeting

Sunday, August 17th

Church Council will be meeting on Sunday, August 17th at noon in the sanctuary.  Since there are round tables already set up in the Worship space, fellowship food and drink may be brought in during the gathering. Leadership teams are reminded to send a team representative, and the meeting is open to all.

Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry

Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here) which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help.  Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions

Cooking Up Solidarity:  

Final Cooking Class and Fundraiser

Please join Friends of Wadi Foquin and Adam Manasra to cook, eat, and talk about food, culture, solidarity, and the taste of home.
Cost: $115. Click here to register. All funds beyond the cost of materials are tax deductible and benefit current FoWF programs. If cost is a barrier, please talk to one of our organizers about a scholarship. Email Deacon Ken Schoon (kenneth [dot] schoon [@] cnumc [dot] org) or any member of our Peace in Palestine small group.
  Wonderland Kids Festival  

? You’re Invited to Wonderland Kids Fest! ?

Alameda County is inviting our church to the Grand Opening Celebration of Wonderland Kids Fest—a fun, family-friendly festival happening Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Laney College Parking Lot (510 Fallon St., Oakland).

Enjoy a day filled with rides, games, storytelling, karaoke, water slides, food, and more—all completely FREE for you, your family, and friends. Let’s celebrate a day of joy, learning, and community fun!

We just need a headcount!
Can’t make it on the 6th? Join us on Sept. 13 or 20 instead.

Please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 11. Contact: info@wonderlandkidsfest.com or call (510) 776‑7671.

 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.

Church Administrator Out of the Office

Horacio Cervantez will be out of the office from August 1st through August 15th. The office hours will remain the same, 10 am to 2 pm, and will be staffed by our reception volunteers. If you require assistance, you may reach out to any of the Trustees or Pastor Sunae.
questions

 Circuit Wide Collaborative Back-to-School Blessings,  

BBQ/Picnic and Celebration

Theme: God is With You

August 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

All families with children and youth of all ages and all parishioners in the Alameda-Oaklnd UMC circuit are invited to Back-to-School blessings and BBQ Fellowship. Please click below for the flyer and further details.  Please RSVP and also Volunteer sign-ups for this wonderful and fun event: https://twintowersumc.org/ao-circuit-event-volunteer-signup/

Back to School AO Circuit Event

Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry

Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here) which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help.  Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions

Church Council Meeting

Sunday, August 17th

Church Council will be meeting on Sunday, August 17th at noon in the sanctuary.  Since there are round tables already set up in the Worship space, fellowship food and drink may be brought in during the gathering. Leadership teams are reminded to send a team representative, and the meeting is open to all.

Food 4 Thought Extends Summer Break

The Foof 4 Thought small group will be taking one more month of summer break and will gather again the first day Sunday of September.
  Wonderland Kids Festival  

? You’re Invited to Wonderland Kids Fest! ?

Alameda County is inviting our church to the Grand Opening Celebration of Wonderland Kids Fest—a fun, family-friendly festival happening Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Laney College Parking Lot (510 Fallon St., Oakland).

Enjoy a day filled with rides, games, storytelling, karaoke, water slides, food, and more—all completely FREE for you, your family, and friends. Let’s celebrate a day of joy, learning, and community fun!

We just need a headcount!
Can’t make it on the 6th? Join us on Sept. 13 or 20 instead.

Please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 11. Contact: info@wonderlandkidsfest.com or call (510) 776‑7671.

 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.

Pastor Sunae’s Silent Retreat & Vacation

July 21st – July 25th Silent Retreat, July 27th – August 3rd Vacation

Pastor Sunae will be spending a week at San Damiano Retreat center for Silent Retreat. Then she and Mike will be on vacation the following week. For any care and support needs during her absence, please reach out to Sue Dickey, our Congregational Nurturing Chair. In case of an emergency requiring pastoral care, Rev. Myrna Bernadel-Huey is available. To connect with Rev. Myrna, please contact Sue Dickey or our Church Administrator during office hours.

      Circuit Wide Collaborative Back-to-School Blessings,  

BBQ/Picnic and Celebration

Theme: God is With You

August 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

All families with children and youth of all ages and all parishioners in the Alameda-Oaklnd UMC circuit are invited to Back-to-School blessings and BBQ Fellowship. Please click below for the flyer and further details.  Please RSVP and also Volunteer sign-ups for this wonderful and fun event: https://twintowersumc.org/ao-circuit-event-volunteer-signup/

Back to School AO Circuit Event

Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry

Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here) which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help.  Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions

Church Administrator Out of the Office

Horacio Cervantez will be out of the office from August 1st through August 15th. The office hours will remain the same, 10 am to 2 pm, and will be staffed by our reception volunteers. If you require assistance, you may reach out to any of the Trustees or Pastor Sunae.

Food 4 Thought Extends Summer Break

The Foof 4 Thought small group will be taking one more month of summer break and will gather again the first day Sunday of September.
 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.

Pastor Sunae’s Silent Retreat & Vacation

July 21st – July 25th Silent Retreat, July 27th – August 3rd Vacation

Pastor Sunae will be spending a week at San Damiano Retreat center for Silent Retreat. Then she and Mike will be on vacation the following week. For any care and support needs during her absence, please reach out to Sue Dickey, our Congregational Nurturing Chair. In case of an emergency requiring pastoral care, Rev. Myrna Bernadel-Huey is available. To connect with Rev. Myrna, please contact Sue Dickey or our Church Administrator during office hours.

      Circuit Wide Collaborative Back-to-School Blessings,  

BBQ/Picnic and Celebration

Theme: God is With You

August 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

All families with children and youth of all ages and all parishioners in the Alameda-Oaklnd UMC circuit are invited to Back-to-School blessings and BBQ Fellowship. Please click below for the flyer and further details.  Please RSVP and also Volunteer sign-ups for this wonderful and fun event: https://twintowersumc.org/ao-circuit-event-volunteer-signup/

Back to School AO Circuit Event

Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry

Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here) which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help.  Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions

Church Administrator Out of the Office

Horacio Cervantez will be out of the office from August 1st through August 15th. The office hours will remain the same, 10 am to 2 pm, and will be staffed by our reception volunteers. If you require assistance, you may reach out to any of the Trustees or Pastor Sunae.

Food 4 Thought Extends Summer Break

The Foof 4 Thought small group will be taking one more month of summer break and will gather again the first day Sunday of September.
 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.

All Church Bar-B-Q 

July 20th

Join us for our annual all church Bar-B-Q on Sunday, July 20th, right after Worship. There will be sausages, hotdogs, burgers, and veggie burgers hot off the grill, with all the fixins.

See Laurel Williams if you would like to sign up to bring a side dish to share.

Pastor Sunae’s Silent Retreat & Vacation

July 21st – July 25th Silent Retreat, July 27th – August 3rd Vacation

Pastor Sunae will be spending a week at San Damiano Retreat center for Silent Retreat. Then she and Mike will be on vacation the following week. For any care and support needs during her absence, please reach out to Sue Dickey, our Congregational Nurturing Chair. In case of an emergency requiring pastoral care, Rev. Myrna Bernadel-Huey is available. To connect with Rev. Myrna, please contact Sue Dickey or our Church Administrator during office hours.

      Circuit Wide Collaborative Back-to-School Blessings,  

BBQ/Picnic and Celebration

Theme: God is With You

August 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

All families with children and youth of all ages and all parishioners in the Alameda-Okalnd UMC circuit are invited to Back-to-School blessings and BBQ Fellowship. Please click below for the flyer and further details.  Please RSVP and also Volunteer sign ups for this wonderful and fun event: https://twintowersumc.org/ao-circuit-event-volunteer-signup/

Back to School AO Circuit Event

E-blast Submissions Due Tuesday by Noon

Please note: All e-blast submissions are due Tuesday by noon if you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast. Please note this is a hard deadline. Please email submissions to office@lakemerrittumc.org

 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.