About Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church is a Methodist church located at 1255 First Ave, Oakland, CA, 94606. You can reach Lake Merritt United Methodist Church at +15104654793.
Where is Lake Merritt United Methodist Church located?
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church is located at 1255 First Ave, 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 United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 94606 area around Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 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 United Methodist Church
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 United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Lake Merritt United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Lake Merritt United Methodist Church located?
- Lake Merritt United Methodist Church is located at 1255 First Ave, Oakland, CA, 94606.
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