About Lake Merritt Umc
Lake Merritt Umc is a United Methodist church located at 1255 FIRST AVENUE, Oakland, CA, 94606. You can reach Lake Merritt Umc at +15104654793.
Where is Lake Merritt Umc located?
Lake Merritt Umc is located at 1255 FIRST AVENUE, Oakland, CA, 94606. The building sits at coordinates 37.79137, -122.24451, placing it in Oakland, CA 94606.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Lake Merritt Umc
The ZIP code 94606 area around Lake Merritt Umc is home to 38,459 residents with a median household income of $71,442 and a median age of 37.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Lake Merritt Umc
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Lake Merritt Umc
- What denomination is Lake Merritt Umc?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is Lake Merritt Umc located?
- Lake Merritt Umc is located at 1255 FIRST AVENUE, Oakland, CA, 94606.
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