by lovelylane | Dec 6, 2024 | Christmas/Advent, Pastor Scott
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” – Isaiah 9:2 (NRSV) Advent is meant to be a time of darkness, yet we move to the bright lights as soon as possible. If you drive through a favorite neighborhood, you will likely notice some remarkable light...
by lovelylane | Dec 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Our goals for next year will include rebuilding the United Women in Faith section of the Lovely Lane Library. The UWF Reading Program consists of 5 categories: Leadership Development, Social Action, Education for Mission, Nurturing for Community, and Spiritual Growth....
by lovelylane | Nov 5, 2024 | Volunteer Opporutunities
A small group in our church will travel to Havana, Cuba from January 28 – February 6, 2025. The group is accompanying a group from Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines. The aim of the trip is to learn about the partner relationships the Plymouth Church has...
by lovelylane | Nov 5, 2024 | Community News, Volunteer Opporutunities
The Cedar Rapids Metro Circut Lay Ministry Board and Kenwood Park UMC mat weaving team invite you and your congregation to participate in a ministry to the homeless people in Cedar Rapids. Since last February, we have been weaving sleeping mats made from plasƟc...
by lovelylane | Nov 4, 2024 | Pastor Scott
“But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires . . .” – 1 Timothy 6:9 (NRSV) Some of our Wednesday study groups have been focusing on the life and teachings of John Wesley. Wesley was a Church of England...
