by lovelylane | Dec 9, 2024 | Christmas/Advent, Lovely Lane News
If you would like to bring a Christmas poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please register the information on the clipboard in the narthex. The listing of those remembered and honored will be provided as an insert in the...
by lovelylane | Dec 6, 2024 | Christmas/Advent, Pastor Kristina
Have you ever noticed how light and darkness are almost always pitted against each other? We see this in the Christian scriptures throughout the season of Advent: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness shall not overcome it.” (John 1:5). Or “I am the...
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...