New Associate Pastor

New Associate Pastor

by | 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...
You Can Make a Difference – by Pastor Kristina

You Can Make a Difference – by Pastor Kristina

by | 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....
A Matter of Trust – Pastor Scott

A Matter of Trust – Pastor Scott

by | 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...
Transitions – by Pastor Kristina

Transitions – by Pastor Kristina

by | 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...
Reflecting on Pope Francis – by Pastor Scott

Reflecting on Pope Francis – by Pastor Scott

by | 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...