We
celebrate the membership reception
of Gloria Gee!
Becoming an intentional, active disciple here
at CCUMC is in many ways a coming of full circle for Gloria. She has many ties at this church through her
participation in the Methodist Youth Fellowship way back when. She was also married by the Rev. Edwar Lee
(one of the early pastors here). Gloria
has two children (Julie and Michael) and four grandchildren.
Gloria
spent years teaching in elementary school in Hayward and then Oakland, and
later, as reading specialist with the Active Reading Center in Walnut
Creek. There, she learned to teach
through games and fun activities, skills that she brings to her Sunday School
teaching here at CCUMC.
Gloria
loves tap dancing, an activity she took up about four years ago. She now dances with three groups: the Wa Sung
Tappers, the Grant Avenue Follies, and Ballet Etc. In addition, Gloria is active in many clubs
including Wa Sung here in Oakland, as well as Diablo Valley Chinese Cultural
Association. “When I become a member, I
don’t sit back,” Gloria affirms, “I get involved!” When asked what is a little known fact about
her, she replied, “I am a poker player!”
She has been playing with “the same girls” for 38 years!
Since
becoming a part of CCUMC, Gloria has served through the children’s Sunday
School program as well as this past summer’s Adventures in Faith program. She is also a part of the Oakland Small
Group.
We
welcome Gloria Gee as a part of this faith community!