by lovelylane | Jan 2, 2025 | Pastor Scott
“I am about to do a new thing” – Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV) During the last Sunday of the year, December 29, I had the privilege to spend time with some of our young people during the “Children’s Time” in worship. I spoke to the children about the New Year...
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...
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...
by lovelylane | Nov 4, 2024 | Pastor Kristina
This coming week, on November 1st, we’ll celebrate All Saint’s Day, remembering our loved ones, family, friends, and ancestors who have gone before us. It’s a day to honor our grief and those we are missing in this life on Earth. Regardless of how long they may have...
by lovelylane | Oct 7, 2024 | Music
CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals have begun meeting at 9:00 am in the Choir Room. New members are always welcome. Join the music producing family and enjoy the fun, love, caring, and friendly group of Lovely Lane.
