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Requirements: Willing to meet with a community group yearly Be open to new ideas for reaching Community Willing to meet at least every 3-4 months for 1 hour, for one year Time Commitment: 1 hour every 3-4 months, for one year Contact: Dr. Norma Lampley, Program Director Fishes and Loaves at norma@downsoakland.org FISHES AND LOAVES SHOPPER Shop for the Fishes & Loaves Program at the Alameda County Community Bank on Mondays. Requirements: Must be willing to drive your personal car to the Food Bank each Monday at 7:30 to meet with staff. Purchase, pack items and transport items back to Downs Memorial United Church and put items in the freezer, refrigerator or garage. Licensed Car or Van Able to lift at least 25 pounds, good physical health Time commitment: 2 1/2 hours each Monday You determine the frequency Contact: Dr. Norma Lampley, Program Director Fishes and Loaves at norma@downsoakland.org CLERK, FISHES AND LOAVES PROGRAM Organize files, remove and replace files under supervision. Put names of all program participants in the computer. Create flyers for special programs (on call as needed) Requirements: Prior experience in filing and using Excel, or on the job training Time commitment: 1.5 hours Tuesday 10:00 am- 11:30 a.m. for 1 month or until project completed. Contact: Dr. Norma Lampley, Program Director Fishes and Loaves at norma@downsoakland.org FISHES AND LOAVES SET UP VOLUNTEER Help to set up the Farmer’s Market held in the Downs parking lot on the 3rd Wednesday and 3rd Friday of each month. Arrive at 8:30am. Set up tables, organize food. Requirements: On the job training Time Commitment: you determine your time commitment Contact: Dr. Norma Lampley, Program Director Fishes and Loaves at norma@downsoakland.org https://www.downsoakland.org/whoweare daily 0.75 2020-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1593014499934-YZPN74YKT6I1587E1TYO/Sanctuary-before-remodel-300x236.jpg Who We Are https://www.downsoakland.org/leadership daily 0.75 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/e7fda68b-08eb-44a6-a17d-6e59ae8c7d0d/Carieta1a+copy+4.jpg Leadership - Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Carieta Cain-Grizzell carieta.cain-grizzell@cnumc.org https://www.downsoakland.org/getinvolved daily 0.75 2021-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1622045666341-5T4L0NINMIBVDTYPXY3W/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash.jpg Get Involved Volunteer Opportunities If you have special skills or just a willing heart, please click the link below to share with us your interest. ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE MODERATOR We’ll provide the script, you provide the charm. Interact in the online chat with Sunday worship participants. Requirements: Willingness to chat online with worship participants. Time Commitment: 60-75 minutes, 1-4 times per month Contact: Tarence Sang, Communications Chairperson, at tarence@downsoakland.org ASSISTANT VIDEOGRAPHER Push buttons and point a camera when we tape services (currently Tues. 1pm-4pm) and on Sundays once we return to in-person worship. Requirements: No experience necessary but being fully vaccinated is currently a requirement until we develop protocols for returning to church Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week, 1-4 times per month Contact: Tarence Sang, Communications Chairperson, at tarence@downsoakland.org SUNDAY SERVICE AUDIO-ONLY PROJECT We’d love your help to create an audio bridge for members without a computer/smartphone or internet to have live access to our Sunday Service via audio. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. Requirements: A computer and internet, and your attendance at church (online now and in-person when we return to the sanctuary). Time commitment: 2 hours, 1-4 times per month on Sundays Contact: Tarence Sang, Communications Chairperson, at tarence@downsoakland.org OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER Develop ideas and meet with the committee every three months or as needed to reach Downs Members, the Downs Community, and surrounding areas. Requirements: Willing to meet with a community group yearly Be open to new ideas for reaching Community Willing to meet at least every 3-4 months for 1 hour, for one year Time Commitment: 1 hour every 3-4 months, for one year Contact: Dr. Norma Lampley, Program Director Fishes and Loaves at norma@downsoakland.org FISHES AND LOAVES SHOPPER Shop for the Fishes & Loaves Program at the Alameda County Community Bank on Mondays. Requirements: Must be willing to drive your personal car to the Food Bank each Monday at 7:30 to meet with staff. Purchase, pack items and transport items back to Downs Memorial United Church and put items in the freezer, refrigerator or garage. 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Contact the Community Outreach Ministry: Email: outreach@downsoakland.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/f5401ab4-0c71-42b8-9ca1-c809b6a0c759/Screen+Shot+2021-11-08+at+12.12.49+PM.png Community Outreach - Make it stand out Blessings to you and your families as we approach Thanksgiving. Being with family and friends in a safe way will make this special day so enjoyable, Fishes and Loaves invites you to pick up from the Community Market at the Downs Parking lot. Thanksgiving Groceries on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 10:00AM Prepared Take Out Lunch on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11:30 AM (PLEASE RESERVE YOUR LUNCH BY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17,2021, THIS SPECIAL TREAT IS COMPLIMENTS OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND) Stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Wear masks distance, wash hands, get your booster shots and educate others. Norma Lampley on behalf of Fishes and Loaves Ministry https://www.downsoakland.org/health daily 0.75 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1632251918232-JJ54PBM7HVLR0WSFJLOV/dominik-schroder-FIKD9t5_5zQ-unsplash.jpg Health - Health Ministry Health Ministry Co-Chairs Kevin Williams DDS & Kathi Lampkin RN,MSN,PHN,FNP Downs Health Ministry seeks to embody the spirit of Christ’s healing through caring, respect, wholeness and inclusiveness by providing health information and educational programming to empower the community to participate in the continuing journey with God, others and self. 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The Ministry hosts community events to raise and distribute funds for scholarships. These scholarships benefit members who attend vocational, two-year, four-year, and graduate institutions of higher learning. Contact the Scholarship Ministry: Email: scholarship@downsoakland.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1624313920012-3047XQWFEY74P4DICV7N/pexels-rfstudio-3059749.jpg Scholarship The Scholarship Ministry is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. https://www.downsoakland.org/socialjustice daily 0.75 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602437084593-34CP5R73I55SSTMFFGMZ/image-asset.jpeg Social Justice - Social Justice Justice is only just when justice is for ALL. Learn more about opportunities to partner with the Downs Memorial UMC Social Justice Team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602530623258-GF2A6QNASBOW2TIRKUCG/Screen+Shot+2020-10-12+at+12.23.28+PM.png Social Justice Questions about what’s on this year’s ballot? Download our Propositions and Measures recommendations guide below. https://www.downsoakland.org/communications daily 0.75 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602437005248-KR82GH3H1AUHJDLK4PCZ/cameras Communications - Communications Tarence Sang, Chairperson The Communications Ministry is in charge of the internal/external communications including website, social media, and telepresence. Contact the Communications Ministry: Email: tarence@downsoakland.org https://www.downsoakland.org/older-adult daily 0.75 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602436871024-XWQ16BW2K6UWL9NCGNVS/image-asset.jpeg Older Adult - Older Adults Rev. Dorothy Baker / Adele Ahanotu, Co-Chairpersons The Older Adult Ministry facilitates support systems that enhance the quality of life for older adults. This ministry is funded through a generous grant from the Beulah Older Adult Grant. Income from the Beulah Older Adult Grant is used to support programs that serve the needs of senior adults. 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Contact the Music Ministry: Email: music@downsoakland.org https://www.downsoakland.org/umm daily 0.75 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602436429440-VKD0AL9KRP24FNMB278Y/image-asset.jpeg United Methodist Men - United Methodist Men Kline Wilson, Chairperson The Mission of the Downs Memorial United Methodist Men’s Ministry is to help men grow in Christ, so that others may know Christ. We seek to enrich the lives of members through Bible study, fellowship and brotherhood. Together, we undertake many activities to celebrate our men in ministry, support our older adults and youth, and “Stand in the Gap” to meet needs within the church. Contact the United Methodist Men Ministry: Email: men@downsoakland.org https://www.downsoakland.org/umw daily 0.75 2022-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602436134009-JND54T1Y9IR3FFDFE9PV/image-asset.jpeg United Methodist Women - United Methodist Women Mattie Stevenson, Chairperson The United Methodist Women’s Ministry at Downs Memorial UMC is an organized unit of The United Methodist Women’s Organization. The following are the four mission foci related to the mission initiatives and priorities of the United Methodist Women. To be a community of women within and outside of the congregation. To know God through bible study and experiences. To develop a creative and supportive fellowship within and outside of church. To expand concepts of missions by engaging in service, advocacy and education for change. Priorities are: Criminalization of Communities of Color-School to Prison Pipeline, Economic Inequality, Climate Justice, Maternal and Child Health Membership dues go to support, Local, District, Conference and National Mission Initiatives, and Programs such as our Annual UMW Sunday in September funds raised go to local outreach programs such as Berkeley Hope Scholars, Fred Finch, Jerry Kids (Alameda County), Beyond Emancipation (LSP-Alameda County), and Progressive Transitions-Oakland. For more information about the United Methodist Women: Email: women@downsoakland.org Web Links: www.canvumw.org National UMW: www.unitedmethodistwomen.org https://www.downsoakland.org/nurture daily 0.75 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eda8e0514c03c085880c178/1602435897849-8XOXR09EC7PHMCJ34E6Y/image-asset.jpeg Nurture - Nurture Rose Mary Towns, Chairperson The Nurture, Outreach, and Witness Ministries address the concerns and conditions of people in the congregation and community so that they may grow in their spiritual lives and become better equipped for life as Christian disciples. These groups will work together to plan and implement ministries that help the church fulfill its mission. For more information about Downs Nurture, Outreach, and Witness Ministries: Email: info@downsoakland.org https://www.downsoakland.org/store daily 0.75 2025-01-03