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The Columns - February 2023 | |
News from your LCC Leadership | | |
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Please join us on Sunday, February 5th, at 12pm - following our Youth Potato Bake lunch fundraiser - in the Social Hall for the LCC Annual Meeting.
We will review the year, install our new chairs, approve the 2023 budget, and have conversations for the good of the congregation.
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Children, Youth, & Family: News & Events | |
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Haynes 'Share the Love' Fundraiser
It's that time of year! Consider showing your love to Haynes. If your child or grandchild attends Haynes or attended Haynes in the past, please consider showing your love through a donation. Haynes was founded in 1966 and this fundraiser helps us continue to improve our classrooms. Just fill in the envelope provided and watch the board outside the office for your valentine! Thank you in advance for supporting Haynes Nursery School.
If you are someone you know are looking for a preschool for the 2023-24 school year, Haynes currently has spots available for 3-year-olds and Pre-K kids! Check out our website for details on our new extended day class. Check out haynesnurseryschool.com or contact Shannon Lubas at haynes@lcc-church.org Spots are filling quickly!
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Community Meal at Denison UCC in Cleveland
Do you miss the opportunities we had through Family Promise? Would you like to share a meal with God's children who are in need? Would you like to build community with those who are hurting? Denison UCC provides sit down community meals on a near daily basis including weekends. Heather Tuck-Macalla will be taking small groups to Denison to build community over a shared meal this year. If you are interested, please contact her.
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LCC Volunteer Opportunities | | |
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LCC's Community Meal
We will be offering our monthly
Community Meal
Thursday, February 2
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Our January community meal was served on Thursday, January 5. We served our mac & cheese casserole with carrots, peas, mushrooms, and ground turkey, mixed fruit, and our dessert brownies were made by Joan Metzner. We also gave each of our recipients a hot cocoa mix, which we thought would be fun on a cold winter night.
A picture of our assembly line -Robert Wenz, Peggy Shaw, John Kasper, Bob Paraska and Peggi Mizen.
We had 18 people attend – 36 meals were taken in the remaining 12 went to our AA guests.
Michael and Peggi Mizen
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Food delivery services have changed since the onset of Covid. If you have the means to donate, two local organizations that could be donated to are the Cleveland Food Bank and the Lakewood Community Service Center.
Each first Sunday of the month is our dedicated Hunger Sunday.
There are Hunger Envelopes at the back of the Sanctuary for your donation towards this LCC Ministry.
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Liturgy Reading
SLOTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED THRU FEBRUARY
Please use the link below to sign up to read during the service and the liturgy will be emailed to you before your Sunday.
A large print version will be left for you in the Liturgist's Mailbox in the office.
Sign Up HERE
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Sound/Video Volunteers Needed for Sunday Mornings
SLOTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED THRU FEBRUARY
We are looking for volunteers for Sunday mornings to work the LCC sound board and the video camera.
No prior knowledge needed. We will teach you everything you need to know.
Sign Up HERE
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Music Makers
THE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN UPDATED THROUGH FEBRUARY
Would you like to share your music talents as a vocalist or instrumentalist in LCC’s worship service?
Please let us know what you’d be interested in sharing and whether you’d want piano or guitar accompaniment. Ben Malkevitch will reach out to you several weeks ahead of time to coordinate.”
Sign Up HERE
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Be part of a two-person team to count the offering following worship on Sunday mornings
- It takes only about fifteen minutes each time
- Sign up for as few or as many weeks per month as you wish
Contact Laura Sangree if you are interested in signing up. (Contact information is in the Instant Church Directory)
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Heartfelt thanks to everyone that contributed to Undie Sundays. We collected over 300 pairs of socks and underwear! These will be donated to FrontLine Service for the men and women in their programs along with a cash donation that was received from an LCC member.
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40
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LCC Meetings & Event Schedule
Be sure to check the weekly emails for any changes
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Join us at Pub Theology in January!
We meet at 7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month:
February 8: Five O'Clock Lounge, 11904 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
February 22: LCC Parlor (we'll meet after the Ash Wednesday service and have some pizza - BYOB)
March 8: Immigrant Son Brewery, 18120 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
March 22: Five O'Clock Lounge, 11904 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
At Pub Theology we talk about all sorts of topics, often tied to current events. All ages welcome!
While the “Pub" is the location, drinking alcohol is certainly not a requirement of the group. We're aware that many people at LCC value sobriety for their lives, and we are committed to celebrating and supporting that journey if it is right for you, and we'd love to have your voice as a part of these conversations!
Our schedule is above, but sometimes we have last minute changes. Be sure to check the Facebook group ahead of our meetings for any updates! Search for LCC Pub Theology on Facebook and click on request to join. Let Lauren Smigelski, Charlotte Petrie, or Ryan Walters know if you aren't on Facebook or have any questions. You can find our contact details on the church directory app.
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Reach out to Lauren Smigelski, Charlotte Petrie, or Ryan Walters if you have any questions - find us on the church directory app. And join our NEW Facebook group! Search for LCC Pub Theology and click on request to join.
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Marian Kenney
Meg Winters
Calvin Basile
Mark Hogan
Sandie King
Martha Skillen
Sarah Maibauer
Bonnie Harbaugh
Ellen Fleenor
Justin Hiller
Peggi Mizen
Sue Tamilio
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Amelia Diemert
Amy Kemp
Jack Wills
Lily Wills
Laura Sangree
Sarah Pierce
Sally Alkire
Christopher Leo
Max Winters
Grace Sangree
Thomas Leatherman
Amelia Geiger
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Looking Ahead: Save the Date | |
- Sunday, March 5: Poverty Simulation in worship and after service
- Sunday, March 5: Cleveland Flute Society Concert,
- Saturday, March 11: Cleveland Pride Band Concert, 7pm
- Monday, March 13, Taizé and Labyrinth, 7pm
- Friday, March 17, CityMusic Concert, 7:30pm
- Friday-Sunday, March 31-April 2, Beauty and the Beast
- Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday
- Sunday, April 9: Easter Sunday (with Egg Hunt)
- Saturday, April 22, LCC Talent Show 'Heaven on Earth', 6pm
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Living Water Association News/Events | |
The Community Organizing Team would like to help members of our church connect with the larger church outside of our own church walls. One of the best ways to connect with others on faith based social justice issues is to join the Living Water Association mailing list. There are a wide variety of adult education programs and events available year-round. Register Here for more information contact Heather Tuck-Macalla | |
Chair: Bill Fraunfelder
Chair Elect: Laura Germaine
Moderator: Jan Young
Buildings and Grounds: Michael Fleenor
Diaconate: Lauren Smigelski
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Nurture and Growth Ministries: David Diemert
Outreach Ministries: Heather Tuck-Macalla
Treasurer: Laura Sangree
Asst. Treasurer: Michael Daso
Welcoming Ministries: Vicki Smigelski
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LCC’s Membership Directory is online for you to use on the go! Or at home!
Only members whose email is in the directory can have access to the information. It is available on your computer or as an app on your phone.
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Offering and Contribution Collection
Financial gifts are always welcome, our church feels the call to respond to the needs around us as they arise. Financial stability allows us to do so more effectively. So, let us give generously of our time, talent, treasure to further the work of God in our community.
You can do so in the following ways:
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Donate through our website: Give
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Fill out your 2022 Pledge Card: Online Pledge Card or Printable Pledge Card
- Writing and mailing a check to Lakewood Congregational Church, 1375 W. Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH 44107
- Texting STEWARD to 44-321
- Sending a gift through your bank's online bill pay
- Call the church office at (216) 221-9555 to discuss other options
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
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