All are welcome
Welcome to Lynnewood, a reconciling United Methodist Church in Pleasanton, California.
We believe we come alive and follow Jesus best in a community of acceptance and support.
So, if you’re searching for hope and meaning, curious about God,
or just open to the idea that there might be more to life than meets the eye,
join us as we dare to Question, Love and Serve. You are welcome here and together we can change the world.
Worship @ Lynnewood: Fall 2025
Jesus Ethics:Navigating the Maze of the 21st Century
“We live in divisive times”. “We’re more polarized than ever before.” “We have to turn down the temperature on our rhetoric.” We’ve heard it all so many times; we’re tired of hearing it! In this season of confusion and change, how can Christians navigate the storm while building connection, understanding and peace? Maybe it begins by remembering the ethical core of our faith and learning how to speak FOR what we believe, instead of denouncing what we don’t.
This fall our worship series will apply Jesus’ ethics to pressing contemporary concerns. We will be guided by scripture and the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. “The Principles are a good faith response to what we believe God is already doing in our lives and in the public square. They are an expression of the common ground we share, reflecting our priorities and helping us learn about and advocate for vulnerable peoples and a vulnerable planet. The Social Principles express The United Methodist Church’s official positions on societal issues, casting a vision for a just and equitable world.” (from the Introduction to the Social Principles 2025-2028) The social principles are not doctrine, but they are guideposts for navigating ethical questions related to the environment, the economy, and social and political life. Join us as we pray, think, listen and seek to grow as Jesus followers in a 21st century world.
Worship with us
At Lynnewood, we embrace a diversity of musical and worship expressions. Our choirs lead us in traditional hymn singing and our Wellspring band offers modern inspiration. Our messages are biblically-grounded and relevant to daily life. We pray through creative expression, holy conversation, and the traditional prayers of the church. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you can find a place to praise God and grow in faith here.
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