Head of National Council of Churches to Speak

Head of National Council of Churches to Speak

Jim Winkler, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, will preach Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, at 9:30 a.m. He will also be the guest speaker at a luncheon for area churches and other faith communities August 9 in Wesley Center at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd, Alamo, at noon. His luncheon topic is “San Francisco East Bay: What does the Lord require of you?”

Winkler meets with faith leaders of all world religions and speaks with a progressive Christian voice on issues of peace and justice around the world. The National Council of Churches is “a community of communions called by Christ to visible unity and sent forth in the Spirit to promote God’s justice, peace, and the healing of the world.”

People of all faith backgrounds are welcome to attend worship and hear Winkler preach at Lynnewood UMC and/or to attend the luncheon at San Ramon Valley UMC. Please send reservations for the luncheon to Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, office@lynnewood.org, or call 925 846-0221. A donation of $5 is asked at the door.

Lynnewood UMC is located across from the aquatic center on Black Ave., and there is ample parking behind the church.