This Sunday
June 15, 2025
Greetings Friends,
In addition to being Father’s Day, this Sunday is Trinity Sunday which for us United Methodists, the focus is also on peace with justice; responding to God’s call for a faithful, just, disarmed and secure world starting with our neighborhoods and country. More than ever in this divisive environment in our country, we need to pray for peace and not stand by and wait for others to take action. Please do what is necessary to be fully informed, pray for all those in need in prayer, and that we do not stay silent when we must speak up. An invitation had also been extended that if you have a graphic tee shirt that speaks to peace and/or justice, please wear it to church this Sunday.
Dr. Karl Lampley returns to the pulpit with a message that on this Trinity Sunday and in celebration of Father's Day, he explores the symbiotic and harmonious relationship between God the Father and Jesus as the Son of God in addition to discovering the connection between God the Father and Lady Wisdom in Proverbs. In honor of fathers and father figures, his message considers the testing of Abraham's faith with the ultimate sacrifice of his son as a foreshadowing of God's own eternal sacrifice. Come and join us!
Please also look at all the invitations, below but I want to draw your attention to the following invitations:
- Upcoming 1 John Bible Study – Tuesday evenings on 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, and 7/15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please reach out to the office at 510-581-3486 or by email to office@castrovalleyumc.org to sign up and receive the Zoom link. CVUMC’s Professor of Religious Studies, Karl W. Lampley, will be leading this Bible Study. There is still time to sign up.
- Bell Choir – If you want to learn how to play handbells, this is for you and WE NEED YOU! Our church is blessed to have a set of handbells and handbell choir rehearsals will begin in July 3, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Castro Valley UMC Sanctuary.
Peace & Blessings,
Pastor Akesa