Forgiveness is the ability to let go of the desire or need for retaliation. It's the letting go of the stones of anger, bitterness, and hate in order to live in peace and experience true joy. But how do we forgive the unforgivable? Should we forgive even if the other person didn't ask for forgiveness? How do we forgive someone who died? Find out this Sunday as we conclude our series on the F*Word - Forgiveness. See you at church Sunday at 10am!
Grip Sunday!
Open Door has invited our Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) friends and neighbors for worship and a luncheon reception immediately following our worship on Sunday, March 2nd at 10am, A good time will be had by all! Please bring a dish to share with our GRIP community. Contact the church office for more information.
Got Ashes?
Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, March 5th, 7:30pm First United Methodist Church, Point Richmond 201 Marina Street, Richmond.
Ash Wednesday starts the season of Lent, a 40-day journey that commemorates Jesus's fasting in the wilderness before he began his ministry. Our journey begins with a ritual of mourning and turning to God. We mark each other's foreheads with the sign of the cross. Join us as Open Door gathers with other Untied Methodist Churches in West Contra Costa County for this holy day observance.
Invitation to All to UMW Event!
Open Door United Methodist Women is hosting a Prayer and Self Denial event on Monday, March 10th at 6:30pm in Friendship Hall. All are invited to attend. Please contact Shelia Coad for more information.
New Small Groups coming in Lent!
Lent is a season for deepening - growing in our faith and strengthening our spiritual practices. Everyone at Open Door is encouraged to participate in a 6 week small group during Lent. Small groups will be offered on Wednesdays at 11am and 6:30pm, Thursdays at 5:30pm (Berkeley), and Sundays at 8:30am. Sign ups start THIS Sunday!
Giving Made Easy
If you are like us, you want to support the life and ministry of Open Door UMC, but your checkbook is tucked away at the bottom of a desk drawer. Don't worry; we offer auto-giving through our website! Click HERE, and, in only a few easy steps, you can set up a one-time or automatic recurring donation from your bank account or credit card for your regular tithe or offering, as well as your capital campaign contribution. By creating a profile with a unique login, you can also change or stop recurring transactions at anytime and view your complete transaction history. Your consistent support allows Open Door to continue to grow even when you are unable to join us in worship!
Prayer Concerns
To add or remove someone from the Prayer Concerns list, please send an email or call the church office 510-525-3500.
Chris & Tammy Hockley
Myrna Binnall
Lisa Dodge & her mother Dorrie
Mrs. Horikoshi
Revs. Jane & David Schlager & Family
Dorris, Madeline & Wilder
Frank Butera
