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News from your LCC Leadership |
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Covid and Public Health at LCC
As of 5/2/2022 Cuyahoga County is Low Risk for exposure to Covid-19.
Our commitment to love our neighbor as ourselves and care for the most vulnerable in our midst is at the very foundation of our faith and mission.
Each Week, our livestream service can be accessed on Facebook or Youtube, or at
We strive for a non-judgmental environment of mutual trust, grace, and respect. Communicate with one another openly and honestly about your spacing needs. Please be mindful that others may be at a different level of risk tolerance from you.
Please wear a mask or stay home if you believe you might be at risk for spreading Covid-19 or any other communicable disease.
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Now that we are all getting back out into the world, we are looking to share, celebrate, and support our LCC Family. Please share your news with us by sending a brief note to the office by the last Monday of the month. We will include it in the upcoming month's The Columns Newsletter.
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Children, Youth, & Family: News & Events |
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Faith Formation Classes
In Faith Formation classes, young people learn about the Bible, our Christian faith, and how to connect our faith to our lives. Faith Formation often includes music, crafts, activities, and discussions.
On Sundays when we have Faith Formation class, young people should attend worship. Part way through the service, there will be an invitation for them to leave worship to attend their classes. On their way to their classes, they will also have an opportunity to put an offering in the Miracle Jar. The high school class meets the 4th Sunday of every month.
Every 1st Sunday of the month is Worship for All Ages.
There will be no Faith Formation classes.
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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 |
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Our church is a member of Greater Cleveland Congregations, a non-partisan organization of faith communities and partner organizations in Cuyahoga County working together to build power for social justice.
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LCC's Community Meal
We will be offering our monthly
Community Meal
Thursday, May 5
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Our April community meal was served as a takeaway on Thursday, April 7. We served roast turkey, sweet potatoes, peas, mixed fruit, and brownies provided by Jen Murray.
It was a bit of a complicated meal to get ready for distribution and we were very excited that we had a fabulous group of volunteers - Bob Paraska, Paula Deal, Nancy, Bill, William, and Oscar Fraunfelder and Heather Tuck-Mackalla. William and Oscar were especially good at counting out the number of containers and bags we needed!
Our cost was $48.97 – 23 people attended, and all the meals were taken. If anyone else in the congregation would like to join this very special and significant ministry, please feel free to contact us.
Michael and Peggy Mizen
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LCC Volunteer Opportunities |
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Saturday, May 21: 9am-12pm |
Join us as we spread a little love on the LCC grounds and get them ready for the summer. Please bring your own gloves. |
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SLOTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED THRU JULY
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.
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Sound/Video Volunteers Needed for Sunday Mornings |
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.
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Carol Richardson
Danielle Szabo
Joanna D'Agostino
Chiquita Matthews
Alex Luster
Sean McGuan
Mike Galloway
Chuck Wright
Evey Lardi
Barbara Snevel
Gunnar Stockman
Greg Sheldon
Tom Einhouse
Seth Hampton
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Matthew Shearn
Jacob Tommer
Peyton Diemert
Rich Kenney
Linda Lodge
Marilyn Minteer
Allison Kressler
Amy Daso
Charlie Payne
Earl Lawrence
Daniel Herdman
Dino Toms
Valerie Mechenbier
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Ryan Mitchell
Amelia Richardson
Isaac Humphreys
David Stair
Fiona Greenland
Nora Murray
Audrey Gray
Frankie Basile
Maggie Kemp
David Amen
Bruce Waddell
Mike Brady
Bill Dorsch
Lindy Warren
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Ellen & Peter Kwiatkowoski
Robin & Scott Suttell
Judy & Tom Leatherman
Janet & Renato Carrettin
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Daniel & Devon Herdman
Dan & Vicki Smigelski
Michael Fleenor & George Graham
Sharon & Steve Schuldt
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Living Water Association News/Events |
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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
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
At this time of virtual services we do not have a set-aside time of offering, so we want to remind you now that that we do hope that you will continue to fulfill your pledges during this time. 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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