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Weekly Announcements: December 8th, 2019

  • Anyone wants to get baptized, confirmed or transferred your membership to CUMC on Christmas Sunday, 12/22, please contact Rev. Ernest Kan.
  • We will have the Joint Choir on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates is 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.
  • We are going to have the All Church Luncheon Fellowship next Sunday, 12/15 at about 12:45 pm. Please stay behind church and enjoy the Luncheon Fellowship.
  • It’s that time of the year again – time for another CUMC White Elephant Party. During this party, we start off with a potluck dinner, then finish the night with a White Elephant game. It will be hosted on the 4th floor of CUMC on Saturday, Dec. 21, starting at 5:30 pm. If you would like to participate in the White Elephant, please bring a wrapped gift that is in the $10-$20 range. Avoid bringing gift cards or gifts that are only for very specific people. For the potluck, please bring a dish to share with everyone. For details, please check our FaceBook page.
  • Friday Fellowship and the Gospel Cantonese Opera will host jointly the Christmas party on 12/20 at 2:00 pm to celebrate Christmas. All are welcome.
  • We will have Christmas Caroling to our senior members’ in their homes on 12/21. We will gather together at 1:00 pm on that day at church. Please sign up with Mrs. Celia Kan.
  • Samuel Fellowship will host a Christmas Potluck Party on December 22nd in the Social Hall. Please sign up with Brendan and Esther Huang.
  • The Women Department of the San Francisco Chinese Church Union will pay a Christmas Caroling to the Self Help for the Elderly on 12/10 in the morning. Pastor Kan will deliver the Christmas message. Please pray for them.

Weekly Announcements: November 24th, 2019

  • Join us on November 29th for food and football at Marina Green from 1-4pm! We will then be having dinner at church at 5:30pm. Feel free to invite friends and family. Please RSVP to Cynthia or Toby by November 22nd so we can get a headcount for food. For details, visit our Facebook page.
  • Welcome Mr. Wei En Lin, Mrs. Cui Ping Lin, Miss Wendy Lin and Mr. Wilman Lin joining us by baptism today (11/24) in the Chinese Sunday Service. May God be with their family.
  • Anyone wants to get baptized, confirmed or transferred your membership to CUMC on Christmas Sunday, 12/22, please contact Rev. Ernest Kan.
  • The Thanksgiving Luncheon is going to take place today, 11/24/2019 at 12:30 PM. The church family will be celebrating together. Those who plan to come to the lunch please proceed to the Social Hall. We still have some tickets left. Those who would like to join us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon but not yet bought your tickets please get tickets from Ms. Shirley Tang or Miss Eliza Wong. Adult: $5.00, Children aged 6-12: $2.50 and Children under 6 are free.
  • Our 2019 Annual Church Conference is going to be held on today (11/24), Sunday, at 2:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church (2540 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116 ). It will be presided by circuit pastor. Members of the Administrative Council please attend.
  • We will have the Joint Choir on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates is 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.

Weekly Announcements: November 17th, 2019

  • The Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on November 24th after the Cantonese Worship Service in the Social Hall. Please sign up with Mrs. Kathy Lau, Ms. Shirley Tang or Miss Eliza Wong. Adult: $5.00, Children 6-12: $2.50 and Children under 6 is free.
  • The Samuel Fellowship will be having a hot-pot gathering on 11/17 from 4-8 pm at church. Please sign up with Mr. & Mrs. Brendan and Esther Huang.
  • Our 2019 Annual Church Conference will be held on Sunday, 11/24/, at 2:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church (2540 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116 ). It will be presided by circuit pastor. Members of the Administrative Board please attend.
  • The Chinese Christian Union of San Francisco will have the Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, 11/23, at First Chinese Baptist Church at 10:30 am. Fellowship luncheon will be followed in the fellowship hall.

Harvest Festival 2019

Weekly Announcements: October 27th, 2019

  • We will have the Joint Choir singing the “Hallelujah’ chorus in Messiah on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates are 10/27, 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.
  • The Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, 11/9. Please pray that the Lord would use us to outreach to the community and start building relation with them.
  • The Board of Trusting will meet on Sunday, 10/27, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Joe Yee, Mr. Ken Yee, Mr. Wai Kwong Chia, Mr. Wai Mar, Mr. Vincent Lau, Mrs. Mimi Leung, Mr. Raymond Law, Mr. Bob Ye and Mr. Johnny Lau.
  • The Finance Committee will meet on Sunday, 11/3, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Stephen Lai, Mr. Eugene Wong, Mr. Edward Wong, Mr. Brendan Huang, Mrs. Christin Wong, Mr. Joe Yee, Mrs. Junie Collins and Mrs. Kathy Lau.
  • The Administrative Board is going to meet on Sunday, 11/10, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Lunch will be provided.
  • Our 2019 Annual Church Conference will be held on November 23rd, Sunday, at 2:30 pm at Temple United Methodist Church (1111 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132 ). It will be presided by circuit pastor. Please reserve the date & plan on attending.
  • In light of the resistance to the decision of the 2019 Special General Conference in favor of the Traditional Plan, the National Chinese Caucus (NCC) of The United Methodist Church makes this open statement: We support the decision of the 2019 Special General Conference and disagree with all actions contrary to the 2019 decision. (41 yes, 0 no, and 3 abstain).
  • Mrs. Celia Kan was elected as the Secretary of the NCC and Rev. Ernest Kan was elected as the Chair of the Western Jurisdiction of the Chinese Caucus.
  • The Daylight Savings Time will end on next Sunday (11/3). Please move your clock back one hour on Saturday night (11/2) before going to bed.

Weekly Announcements: October 20th, 2019

  • We would like to thank Mr. Stan Fong for preaching to us about the gospel of Jesus Christ. May the Lord reward him.
  • Rev. Ernest and Celia Kan are attending the 2019 National Chinese Caucus Leadership Conference/Convocation of the United Methodist Church from 10/18-20 at Queens Village Church (220-20 94th Drive, Queens Village, NY 11428). The theme is on “Forming the Leadership of a New Generation” Please remember them in your prayers.
  • We will have the Joint Choir singing the “Hallelujah’ chorus in Messiah on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates are 10/27, 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.
  • The Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, 11/9. Please pray that the Lord would use us to outreach to the community and start building relation with them.
  • The Mission Committee will meet today 10/20, in the 4/F.
  • The Board of Trusting will meet on Sunday, 10/27, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Joe Yee, Mr. Ken Yee, Mr. Wai Kwong Chia, Mr. Wai Mar, Mr. Vincent Lau, Mrs. Mimi Leung, Mr. Raymond Law, Mr. Bob Ye and Mr. Johnny Lau.
  • We are going to have our All-Church Luncheon today, 10/20, shortly after the Chinese-Speaking Worship Service at approx. 12:45 pm. Please stay for the simple lunch prepared for all and enjoy the fellowship.
  • The Finance Committee will meet on Sunday, 11/3, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Stephen Lai, Mr. Eugene Wong, Mr. Edward Wong, Mr. Brendan Huang, Mrs. Christin Wong, Mr. Joe Yee, Mrs. Junie Collins and Mrs. Kathy Lau.
  • The Administrative Board is going to meet on Sunday, 11/10, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Lunch will be provided.
  • Our 2019 Annual Church Conference will be held on November 24th, Sunday, at 2:00 pm at Temple United Methodist Church (1111 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132 ). It will be presided by circuit pastor. Please reserve the date & plan on attending.

Weekly Announcements: September 29th, 2019

  • Mr. Joseph Fong is going to serve the Lord with us as the part-time English Ministry worker starting from this week. He works about 15 hours a week. His job is mainly taking care of our English ministry development.
  • We will have the Joint Choir singing the “Hallelujah’ chorus in Messiah on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates are 10/13, 10/27, 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.
  • The Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, 11/9. The Harvest Festival planning group will meet on Sunday, 10/13. Time to be determined.
  • The Nominating Committee (Committee on Lay Leadership) will meet on Sunday September 28th at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Edward Wong, Mr. Eugene Wong, Mrs. Dianne Wong, Ms. Christie Ng, Mrs. Lisa Lau, Mr. James Huang, Mr. Ken Yee, Mrs. Esther Huang, Ms. Josephine Wong, Mrs. Donna Yee and Mrs. Holly Yee.
  • The Chinese congregation will have joint Sunday Service on 10/6 at 10:30 am in the Social Hall. We have singspiration, sharing, and message. The monthly Holy Communion Service will be postponed to the next Sunday, 10/13.
  • The Membership Committee will meet on Sunday October 13th at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mrs. Esther Huang, Mrs. Betty Chia, Mr. Jason Huang, Miss Amy Li, Mrs. Fern Lau, Mr. Stephen Wong, Mrs. Donna Yee, Mrs. Holly Yee, and Miss Stephanie Tam.
  • The Board of Trusting will meet on Sunday, 10/27, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Joe Yee, Mr. Ken Yee, Mr. Wai Kwong Chia, Mr. Wai Mar, Mr. Vincent Lau, Mrs. Mimi Leung, Mr. Raymond Law, Mr. Bob Ye and Mr. Johnny Lau.

Weekly Announcements: September 8th, 2019

  • We would like to welcome Mr. Joseph Fong to be our special speaker today.
  • We will have the Joint Choir singing the “Hallelujah’ chorus in Messiah on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. The rehearsal dates are 10/13, 10/27, 12/15 The time will be from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. You are welcome to come and sing along.
  • The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is going to meet today, 9/8, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Mrs. Christin Wong (Chairperson), Mrs. Junnie Collins (Secretary), Mrs. Adrienne Lieu, Mrs. Holly Yee, Mrs. Jennifer Lai, Mrs. Donna Yee, Mr. Gordon Lam, Mr. Brendan Huang, Mr. Stan Fong and Mr. Gordon Lam.
  • The Nominating Committee (Committee on Lay Leadership) will meet on Sunday September 28th at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mr. Edward Wong, Mr. Eugene Wong, Mrs. Dianne Wong, Ms. Christie Ng, Mrs. Lisa Lau, Mr. James Huang, Mr. Ken Yee, Mrs. Esther Huang, Ms. Josephine Wong, Mrs. Donna Yee and Mrs. Holly Yee.
  • The Membership Committee will meet on Sunday October 13th at 1:00 pm. in the chapel. Members are Rev. Ernest Kan, Mrs. Esther Huang, Mrs. Betty Chia, Mr. Jason Huang, Miss Amy Li, Mrs. Fern Lau, Mr. Stephen Wong, Mrs. Donna Yee, Mrs. Holly Yee, and Miss Stephanie Tam.

Weekly Announcements: August 11th, 2019

  • The Administrative Board will meet on Sunday, 8/25, at 1:00 pm. in the chapel.
  • We will have the Joint Choir singing on Christmas Sunday (12/22) conducted by Mr. Sidney Wong. Details will be announced.
  • CUMC would like to sponsor two tables, each cost $1,500/10 people, to support the ministry at the Gum Moon Women’s Hostel at their Dinner Fund Raising on Saturday, 8/24, at Far East Café, 631 Grant St, in Chinatown. Anyone who would like to support this ministry is welcome to make a check of $150/person payable to CUMC to reserve a seat at the dinner from Rev. Ernest Kan. Please state clearly on the outside of the envelop the donation is for Gum Moon.
  • The National Chinese Caucus of the United Methodist Church will host the 2019 National Chinese Caucus Leadership Conference/Convocation on 10/18-20 at Queens Village Church (220-20 94th Drive, Queens Village, NY 11428). The theme is on “Forming the Leadership of a New Generation”. The Early Bird registration fee is $100.00/person. After 9/20/2019 will be $120.00. Closing date of registration is 10/4/2019.
  • There will be a flu shot clinic hosted by Walgreens on August 25th and September 8th. Both sessions will run from 1pm-4pm. Please bring your ID and insurance card. Any questions should be directed to the pharmacist on duty.

Weekly Announcements: July 28th, 2019

  • We’ll have our All Church Luncheon today, 7/28 , shortly after the Chinese-Speaking Worship Service at around 12:45 pm. Please stay for the simple lunch prepared for all and enjoy the fellowship with your church family.
  • CUMC would like to sponsor two tables, each cost $1,500/10 people, to support the ministry at the Gum Moon Women’s Hostel at their Dinner. Fund Raising on Saturday, 8/24, at Far East Café, 631 Grant St, in Chinatown. Anyone who would like to support this ministry is welcome to make a check of $150/person payable to CUMC to reserve a seat at the dinner from Rev. Ernest Kan. Please state clearly on the outside of the envelop the donation is for Gum Moon.
  • Friday Fellowship and Cantonese Opera Gospel Choir will meet August 9th, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Social Hall.
  • The National Chinese Caucus of the United Methodist Church will host the 2019 National Chinese Caucus Leadership Conference/Convocation on 10/18-20 at Queens Village Church (220-20 94th Drive, Queens Village, NY 11428). The theme is on “Forming the Leadership of a New Generation”. The Early Bird registration fee is $100.00/person.
  • The Church Picnic will be on Saturday, September 7th, at Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Dr., Pacifica, CA. It will be from 10am – 3pm. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children, and free for children under the age of 5.

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