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welcome to the CCUMC website!!
 Thank you for visiting at our website. Here you can learn more about our church, what we do in fellowship and in the community. CCUMC is a multi-generational church in age but also in culture. We have many wise members who have lived an enriching life to the little members who are just beginning to take their first steps. Our church family at CCUMC is also comprised of many who are new to this country but also those who are the fourth generation born in America and even the Bay Area. To balance this diversity CCUMC is made up of two parallel ministries the Chinese Congregation, and the English Congregation. These two congregations have seperate ministry councils which are lead by several dedicated members who focus on the needs specific to their congregation.
As part of the United Methodist Church, CCUMC congregations take shape adopting the tradition and doctrine set for by the UMC, we seek to build relationships and help others to grow spiritual in christ and lastly to stand up for the social justices in our community and in the world.
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our history
Chinese Community United Methodist Church was founded in Oakland,
California, in 1887. The church was established as part of a
chain of Methodist Chinese Missions by the Rev. Dr. Otis
Gibson. In the early days, the Chinese Methodist Church held
worship service and Sunday School. To serve the community, an
English school for immigrants, and a Chinese school for the
American born Chinese also operated. The early days were
sustained by courageous workers, both Chinese and American
born as there were strong anit-Chinese sentiments.
The church was located at several sites in Oakland Chinatown. By
1905, the church resided were it currently sits today. In
1913, a fire devestated the building and a new building was
erected. But by the 1940s, the Church outgrew even this
building. Under the leadership of Rev Edwar Lee, a new church
and the current main sanctuary was built in 1952. With more
growth, more space was needed, and a new social hall and
classrooms annex was built in 1970.
Today, the Chinese Community United Methodist Church conducts both a
Chinese language worship service and English worship service on
Sundays. During the weekdays, the Annex house a nursery school
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CCUMC staff
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Pastor Lau is the Senior Pastor of our church. A native to Malaysia and a graduate of Perkins School of Theology- Southern Methodist University in Dallas TX, Pastor Peter has served at CCUMC for over 12 years. He continues to lead CCUMC to be faithful stewards of christian faith and to the chinese community. |
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Aeri Lee is the Director of music and worship for our church. Coming to CCUMC 5 years ago, she has brought a wide variety of music styles and culture to Sunday worship service. She leads adult and youth choir on special sundays. |
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Theresa Leung is our
church secretary, Ken Lui is our church caretaker and Dale Tsang-Hall
is the pianist for our Chinese worship service. (not shown) |
the leadership of CCUMC
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| The leadership of CCUMC is comprised of a Chinese Ministries Council and an English Ministries Council which work in parallel to meet the needs of both congregations.
Derek Lang is the English Ministries Council chairperson. He has faithfully lead the English congregation towards new and exciting frontiers.
Leo Lin is the Chinese Ministries Council chairperson. With his strong vision of christianity, he continues to lead the Chinese congregation to maintain their focus on their spiritual lives.
Derek Lang, Leo Lin, Vince Wong and Becky Wong and Wesley Lau (not shown) are our designated Lay Speakers. They have been trained to give messages to the congregations. They continue to speak on how God works in their lives.
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Derek Lang
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Leo Lin |
Vince Wong
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Becky Wong
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who are united methodists?
United Methodists come in all sizes, shapes, colors, dispositions, outlooks and life experiences, but they share a unique outlook forged in the shared experience of a church and a nation born in a century of remarkable change. No matter how or where they serve Jesus Christ around the world, United Methodists do God’s work in a unique connectional covenant. Our theological traditions are steeped in the Protestant Reformation and Wesleyanism, and similar ecclesiastical structures and relationships that date back almost two hundred years. John Wesley and the early Methodists saw their work in the simplest, most uncomplicated terms: Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all places you can. We are dedicated to a life of Christian purpose – a life of participation and personal responsibility, of generosity, sacrifice and self-restraint, responding to the call of Jesus Christ.
Today we speak many languages and live in many countries – with different cultures, ethnic traditions, national histories and understandings of Christian faith and practice. We are a covenant community, concerned about God’s children everywhere.
In life’s clouds of doubt and division, we see the sunlight of God’s purpose that brings healing, hope and harmony. We love worship, study of God’s word, music, church suppers, and a sense of community, a sense of belonging. We welcome people of faith into our churches, and people who are searching for answers to life’s tough questions, too, because we know what it’s like to fee alone and unsure… to need a welcoming place with open hearts, open minds, open doors. We roll up our sleeves and say, "Let’s get to work," as we answer the call to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We live the promise we made the day we joint the United Methodist church… the promise of our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service.
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