One hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of Lakeside stood on the shores of Lake Erie envisioning a place for the faithful to gather in community. Since then, millions of people have been beckoned to this beautiful, peaceful sanctuary to deepen their connection to Lakeside’s timeless mission…
To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.
With the new year, we welcome Lakeside’s 150th Anniversary – a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and look to the future. This exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration connects us to the mission through enriching religious life programs, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities.
Read below for a glimpse of what the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee and the Lakeside Team have planned for Lakeside’s 150th Anniversary. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as more highlights are announced.
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PREACHERS OF THE WEEK
Lakeside is a place that fosters Christian values and encourages people to grow in their faith. Every week during the summer, we welcome prominent preachers from across the nation and around the world to live in residence and proclaim the Biblical witness for the Lakeside community. In the spirit of Chautauqua, each preacher selects timely Scripture passages and expounds on his/her understanding and application of their message for our daily lives.
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ONCE UPON A PORCH
Chip Richter is expanding God Squad, Lakeside’s beloved children’s program, through a new online streaming show for the whole family called Once Upon a Porch. Thirteen years in the making, this project is part of Richter's dream to grow God Squad and the Lakeside experience to a wider, year-round audience.
The new set is already starting to take shape thanks to the generosity of the Grindley family and friends in memory of Ted Grindley. View progress here.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
New this year, Lakeside welcomes nationally recognized authors and thought leaders to Hoover Auditorium. This speaker series, held on select weekday evenings, inspires learning, mutual understanding and an open exchange of ideas. Topics range from sports, sustainability and space exploration to history, kindness and entomology. Continue to check the calendar as more keynote speakers are added.
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CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
The Chautauqua Lecture Series features experts presenting on topics ranging from history, science and nature to cultural arts, business and current world affairs.
To open the season, we'll celebrate the world of birding with Audubon Week. Explore the different species that call Lakeside home or stop on their travels during migration seasons. This week is supported by the Knobel Family Endowment. View the 2023 Chautauqua Lecture Series themes.
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The arts are vital to our lives. When we gather in community for a performance or exhibit, our world is opened to new perspectives and appreciation. At Lakeside, performers take center stage to share their unique gifts, and new artists have the opportunity to create masterpieces of their own.
For our Sesquicentennial Celebration, you'll experience entertainment seven days a week, including three evenings in historic Hoover Auditorium. Along with arts classes at the Rhein Center, we're happy to offer the following cultural arts programs this summer and will continue to announce marquee entertainers in the coming weeks.
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Join us in Hoover Auditorium for a night of laughter and fun with Paul Reiser, comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician.
One of Hollywood's most prolific creatives, Reiser starred alongside Helen Hunt in the long-running 90s sitcom "Mad About You." Today, he can be seen in Hulu's critically acclaimed comedy series "Reboot" and Netflix's biggest series of all time, "Stranger Things." Read more.
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Nurturing mind, body and spirit is at the heart of Lakeside recreation. The grounds of Lakeside encompass parks, playgrounds, sailing, nature trails, a pool, splash park and recreation courts, including shuffleboard, tennis and pickleball. Save the date for the following recreation events this summer and continue to check the calendar as activities are added.
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Over the past 150 years, Lakeside has developed timeless spaces that allow us to connect in community, slow the pace of life and reflect.
To honor the history of these spaces, the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee volunteers have identified more than 30 locations across the grounds as part of an interactive Heritage Trail experience. Each location will be marked with signage and a QR code to access additional engaging content online.
Starting at the Pavilion and ending at the stone pillars on Seventh Street, Lakesiders young and old will be able to take a self-guided walking tour while learning about the impact of each location on Lakeside’s heritage. Read more about the trail.
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Catch a sneak peek of what's in store for Lakeside's 150th Anniversary by participating in Lakeside Online. Through April, discuss books written by this summer's visiting authors and keynote speakers, participate in virtual conversations with the Chautauqua Pillar Directors, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra.
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Mission
To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.
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