*Pastor Emily is on vacation through Oct. 3rd. In case of emergency please connect with Derek Lang or Rev. John Oda.
*Celebrating World Communion Sunday, Oct. 9th - Mark your calendars now for a special joint worship in 3 weeks. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a special soup luncheon. A joint choir will be formed for this special occasion and you are invited to be a part of it. Two practices will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 1st and 8th, at 4:00 p.m. Please connect with Pastor Emily if you'd like to be a part of it. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to make soup for the day. Please connect with Peggy if you'd be willing and able. On this day, we celebrate Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. In addition, we take a special offering to provide scholarship for racial and ethnic minority students in the UMC, equipping them to transform the world.
*Small Groups "Rest" for One Week- Please note that small groups will not meet during the week of Oct. 10th. Resting one week will allow facilitators a chance to gather for prayer, planning and discernment. Gatherings will commence the week of Oct. 18th.
*Food Pantry Joint Orientation, Oct. 15th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Have you served at the Lake Merritt UMC Food Pantry already? Are you curious about the ministry? We'll be gathering with Lake Merritt folks on Saturday, Oct. 15th for a time of sharing, learning and collaborating. We hope that this will enable our collaboration to deepen and grow stronger. The orientation will include a potluck lunch. You are invited to bring either a salad, bread/drinks, or dessert/fruit. Please RSVP to Richard and Jane.
*Please keep Jason (Hong Jun) Weng in your prayers - Jason is currently preparing for baptism on Oct. 23rd. Additionally, he departs for Marines boot camp on Oct. 24th
* An Overview of the Christian Faith for Lay People, facilitated by the Rev. Dr. James Chuck Is scheduled for 3 Saturdays in October at the Chinese Community Church in Berkeley. Please see Steve Chan or Charlie Ho if you are interested in this event.