Holy Week Services & Events
Maundy Thursday – March 28
Living Last Supper drama – 7:00 PM
Good Friday – March 29
Worship Service 7:00 PM
Saturday – March 30
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 -11:30 AM
Easter Sunday – March 31
Worship Services 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Easter Brunch 9:30-10:30 AM
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School
Adult Sunday School at 9:30 (in-person only)
Children’s Sunday School at 10:30
(after the “Time for Young Disciples” during worship)
Welcome to Lovely Lane!
Join us for our Maundy Thursday presentation of The Living Last Supper. Livestream at 7:00 PM.
March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday, Scott will preach, “Into Your Hands,” Seven Words, Luke 23:44-49
Join us for our Good Friday Worship Service. Livestream at 7:00 PM.
March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday, Scott will preach, “Into Your Hands,” Seven Words, Luke 23:44-49
Join us for Easter Sunday Worship. Livestream at 10:30 AM.
March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday, Scott will preach, “Into Your Hands,” Seven Words, Luke 23:44-49
Connect with Us!
Please click on the button and fill out our Connection Form so we know you worshipped with us online.
We love that you are able to join us in online worship! But we miss connecting in person. We invite you to reach out to Pastor Scott or Pastor Kristina with prayer requests, joys and concerns or just to tell us that you worshipped with us.
Sign up for church directory photos
We are putting together a new photo directory at church. We are doing this in-house. You will have access to the final pictures for your personal use, but there will be no sales pitch to purchase photos. Photos will be taken at the church from April 20 to May 2.
You can learn more and sign up for a time at the button below.
The people of Lovely Lane UMC humbly strive to be light, love and leaven to the world.
We stand with those who are devalued in our society because of their color, gender, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, immigration status or economic condition.
We serve those in our neighborhood and our community who are in need of food, housing, education, or health care.
We heal the world through collaboration with the national and international missions of the United Methodist Church, because where our hands cannot be, our hearts can.”
Find Us
2424 42nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-6674
The corner of 42nd Street and Wenig Rd. next to KennedyHigh School
Blessed to be a Blessing
Our campaign to ensure the future of Lovely Lane ministries for the next 50 years.
Nourished
The Missional Campus of Lovely Lane.
Nourished strives to be a holistic healthy community that grows in Spirit and serves in love and justice.
Lovely Lane is a dynamic faith community that seeks to welcome all people, nurture one another in the faith, and reach out in ministry and service.
Lovely Lane is a dynamic faith community that seeks to welcome all people, nurture one another in the faith, and reach out in ministry and service.
Lovely Lane News
Pastor’s Study Group
A new study begins on Wednesday, April 3. Focus is the book, “The Gospel of Mark,” by Amy-Jill Levine. Sessions will take place on Wednesday morning via Zoom at 9:30 and Wednesday evening in the library at 6:00. Everyone is welcome!
Nourished: Take and Bake Easter Scones
Sign up by March 25th Pick up by March 28th 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. Paul's UMC Each order comes with 8 frozen scones and instructions for baking. Click here to order Lemon Rosemary Scones. Click here to order Blueberry Scones.
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! – from Pastor Kristina
A few weeks ago I went into Barnes & Noble to purchase a book I’ve been wanting. Not finding it, I walked up to an employee and asked, “Do you have the book “Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!” by Kate Bowler?” He raised his eyebrows at me, probably wondering if a...
Working Together – From Pastor Scott
"We know that God works all things together for good." - Romans 8:28 (CEB) I recently watched a special on Ne&lix entitled, “The Greatest Night in Pop.” The special was terrific. Maybe some of you have seen it? The special is focused on the behind-the-scenes...
Easter Flowers
You may purchase lilies or tulips for the church altar area on Easter in memory or in honor of a loved one. Please fill out this form and click submit. Flowers may be picked up after the 10:30 worship service on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. The deadline for your...
Lenten Special Offering Recipients
Save the Children: Children's Emergency Fund: Save the Children provides essential services and support to Palestinian children. Right now, these children are under increasing emotional and psychological pressure as they bear the brunt of the world's worsening crisis....
Nourished Valentine’s Day Treat Box
Each box will include an assortment of sugar cookies, cake balls, and cupcakes. Order by February 11th. Pick up February 13th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at St. Paul's UMC. Treat box is $24. Sign up via the online form.
United Women in Faith in 2024
As we start a new year in United Women in Faith, we recognize that our organization has been in mission for more than 150 years. United Women in Faith mission giving makes missions possible to improve the lives of women, children, and youth all around the world. Our...
UWF Board & General/Circle Meetings
THE UWF board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall (not in February). All members of UWF are welcome to attend. At 2:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month, there will be a general/circle meeting (not in February). Remember...
Pastor’s Bible Study
A Lenten study will start on Wednesday, February 21. Groups will meet on Zoom at 9:30 am and in-person at 6:00 pm. The focus is the book, "Seven Words: Listening to Christ From the Cross," by Susan Robb. Everyone is welcome!
Women’s Study for Lent
The Wednesday Women's Group starts a study for Lent on February 14th at noon in Fireside. The study is by a group of authors, edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist, entitled Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ's Passion through the Eyes of Women. Books are available for...
Getting Ready – From Pastor Scott
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed” – Proverbs 16:3 (CEB) So now we know who will play in the Super Bowl! On February 11, the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas. This should be a good contest with...
“For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
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Church office hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The office is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.