Welcome to Castro Valley UMC!
Holy Week
April 2—Palm/Passion Sunday (Communion Sunday)
9:00 am Worship on Zoom
10:00 am Grand processional with the children waving palms. The congregation will be singing Hosannas in remembrance of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The music will reflect the joy and triumph of the entry into Jerusalem but soon will take on a more somber tone as we hear of the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus.
11:00 am Fellowship and Children’s Easter egg coloring in Fellowship Hall.
April 7—Good Friday
7:00 pm Good Friday service in the Sanctuary with Taizé singing. You may walk the Stations of the Cross which commemorates the stages of Jesus’ final hours on earth as he takes the long journey to Golgotha. Please leave the Sanctuary in silence and use Saturday as a day of rest.
April 9—Easter Sunday
10:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary, District Superintendent, Rev. Staci Current Preaching
11:00 am Fellowship and Easter egg hunt for children on the front lawn (weather permitting). You can also have your picture taken in front of the flower cross.
Virtual Worship Instructions
You can join online worship services three ways:
- From a regular land line, call (669) 900-6833 and then wait for the prompt to join a meeting. Enter 752 414 7720 followed by the # sign. At the next prompt enter the # again.
- Smartphone users must first download the Zoom application from the appropriate App Store. Tap on the icon after downloading and tap on the Join button. Enter 752 414 7720 and tap the Join bar.
- PC or tablet users should open a browser and then enter http://www.zoom.com in the address bar. When the Zoom screen appears, click “Join A Meeting”. Enter 752 414 7720 and click on the Join bar.
- A password is required. Please contact the church at (510) 581-3486.
Your Online Giving
Your generous, sharing hearts help us continue our local and global ministries. We give thanks to the Lord for your gifts. Let us pray: Dear God, may your goodness and mercy be affirmed in the gifts we give. And, may we grow in your love and grace. Amen.