Castro Valley UMC
Castro Valley United Methodist Church
This Sunday
March 30, 2025
Greetings Friends,
Join us this Sunday either at the 9:00 a.m. via Zoom or at the 10:00 a.m. in-person worship service where my message will look at Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the Gospel of John which addresses the questions of “Who is Jesus” and what difference does Jesus make in the lives and communities of those of that believe in Him.
I also invite you to join the Lenten book study that continues this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our small group leaders are ready to welcome you in meaningful conversations and learnings.
As we continue our Lenten journey, I hope you are able to take up something new during this season of Lent. There are great daily devotions made available by our Conference which you can access below under the
“Lenten Devotionals” section where you will recognize some of the individuals offering a devotion or two—check them out.
This week, I would draw your attention to three invitations.
- First, this Sunday is UMCOR Sunday where we invite your support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief who provide on-the-ground relief and recovery efforts either internationally, across the nation, or within our local area.
- Second, please join us Saturday, April 5, 10-11 am for a labyrinth prayer walk at Holy Cross Episcopal Church here in Castro Valley; see the details here.
- And last but not least, I want to bring to your attention the 2025 Kumi Quest on May 3, for the in-person walk or bike ride here in Castro Valley followed by our church tradition where Chef Chuck will serve up a fabulous lunch here at our church. Join us as we continue our partnership with our siblings at Chinese Community UMC in supporting Kumi Christian Visionary School in Kumi, Uganda where the need is great.
Peace & Blessings,
Pastor Akesa