by lovelylane | Aug 7, 2025 | Pastor Scott
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old had gone, the new has come!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) The apostle Paul is one of the most intriguing individuals in the Bible. A younger contemporary of Jesus, he was at the forefront of...
by lovelylane | Jul 23, 2025 | Nourished, Pastor Kristina
Nourished Centering is now taking place at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1340 3rd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids. They will be meeting in the Art room on the 3rd floor, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 pm. Nourished is no longer meeting at the home of Pastor...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2025 | Iowa Annual Conference News, News and Announcements
As Bishops of The United Methodist Church, we stand united in our pursuit of peace and our commitment to the sacredness of human life, guided by the Scriptures and our Social Principles. The scriptures and the Social Principles affirm the sacred worth and dignity of...
by lovelylane | Jun 16, 2025 | Volunteer Opporutunities
Did you know you could be a Chief Coffee Orderer? – We are looking for team members for our Fair-Trade project. United Women in Faith are selling Fair-Trade and eco-friendly items to promote being good stewards to the earth. Proceeds from sales help support...
by lovelylane | Jun 16, 2025 | Lovely Lane News
The Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee made the announcement last Sunday that the Rev. Dr. Alecia Hilmer has been appointed to serve as the new associate pastor, starting January 1. Dr. Hilmer comes to us from the First UMC of North Liberty. Her appointment will...
by lovelylane | Jun 5, 2025 | Pastor Kristina
“You can make a difference.” I’ve heard that phrase a lot throughout my life, and I’ve often wondered if I truly can make a difference as just one person. I’ve never gotten involved in legislative change in either the United Methodist Church or on a political level....
by lovelylane | Jun 5, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NIV) The National Review ran a story the day after Memorial Day that was titled, “’Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ In Cruise We Trust.” The article brought out...
by lovelylane | May 5, 2025 | Pastor Kristina
Transitions and change are always hard. When I was a child, I used to get really emotional if I came home from school and my mom had rearranged the living room furniture. As time has gone on, my husband has learned to give me a heads up if he moves furniture around...
by lovelylane | May 5, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 (NIV) I was ten years old in 1978 when I heard news on the car radio that Pope Paul VI had died. Our family was on vacation. Not really knowing anything about...
by lovelylane | Apr 7, 2025 | Nourished
Centering at Pastor Kristina’s – April 28, 7pm