by lovelylane | Jun 26, 2022 | News and Announcements, United Methodist News
The original version of the press release and a link to the United Methodist Council of Bishops can be found on the UMC Council of Bishops website. UMC Council of Bishop’s full statement on Roe v. Wade For Immediate Release June 25, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The...
by lovelylane | Apr 6, 2022 | Iowa Annual Conference News, Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott, United Methodist News
As Holy Week and Easter approach, I realize that church life might look different next year. As some of you know, our denomination, The United Methodist Church, has been discerning its future for a long time. Our denomination goes back to the life and teachings of...
by lovelylane | Feb 3, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements
The idea of practicing self-love can be daunting. We’re constantly facing internal and external challenges, such as busy schedules that make pausing for self-love or self-care seem impossible. However, taking small steps each day or week to take care of and love...
by lovelylane | Feb 3, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott
One word that has been on my mind, and probably all of our minds, is “Perseverance.” We have seen the need to persevere during the pandemic, derecho, economic uncertainty, and hiring challenges in the workplace. Perseverance is often defined as a continued...
by lovelylane | Oct 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements
New Children’s Book in the Church Library: “What Is GOD Like?” by Rachel Held Evans & Matthew Paul Turner From the publisher: “The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers a child’s first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her...
by lovelylane | Oct 8, 2021 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Kristina
I love this time of year. Fall is certainly one of my favorite seasons. I’m not particularly a fan of hot and humid weather. This crisp weather brings out our sweaters, blankets, and all things pumpkin. While shopping through Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, etc., it isn’t...
