by lovelylane | Sep 6, 2022 | Health and Wholeness
It’s time for cooler temperatures, back to school, autumn colors, harvest of summer labors, and football. September is a time for welcoming and considering change—a time for releasing the old and focusing on the new. It’s also Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on...
by lovelylane | Sep 2, 2022 | Pastor Scott
In June, 1962, Dr. H. Hughes Dill, a retired member of the North Iowa Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, was appointed to serve as pastor of a new congregation in northeast Cedar Rapids. Following this appointment, worship services took place in the Chapel of...
by lovelylane | Aug 12, 2022 | Health and Wholeness
A Summer Poem by Ethan Brunelle Once on a summer day, I was happy in a different way. I realized I had two months to spare, Of enjoying life without a care. I spent it with the ones I love, And thanking God up above. Thanking God for the times I had, The times of good...
by lovelylane | Aug 10, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Kristina
Music is memory. When I hear specific songs, I’m brought back to a specific moment or place in time. My Grandma Audrey, who died 10 years ago, loved to sing. With the most beautiful voice, she had a song for every occasion. Sitting on the pier with her, blowing...
by lovelylane | Aug 9, 2022 | Pastor Scott
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life. — (Psalm 146:1-2, NIV) I love history! I love to read about American history and sports history. I enjoy hearing relatives share family history too. I am constantly learning about those...
by lovelylane | Jul 3, 2022 | Health and Wholeness, Lovely Lane News
This year, as I look forward to the 4th of July, I’m feeling so much more aware of what the true meaning of the day should be. The war in Ukraine has made us feel so much more vulnerable to losing independence, the January 6th Insurrection has also opened our eyes to...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Kristina
As I work on this newsletter article for July, we are just five weeks away from the due date of our sweet baby girl. Some of you have asked if we’re ready, and my answer is always mostly, “No!” There is still artwork to be hung on the walls in the nursery, lamps to...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
Recent news stories have focused on rising inflation, the January 6th hearings, and the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade. These stories are all worth our careful focus and attention. These stories have further brought out the rising polarization that dominates...
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 | Jun 2, 2022 | Health and Wholeness
Summer is upon us, which means that we need to take a mental shift to warmer weather. This means that we must think about safety when being active outdoors. Here is a list of things to think about as you plan your summer vacations and are active outdoors (running,...
