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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 High 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.
In keeping with that mission, please consider our document concerning Public Health at LCC
Each Week, our livestream service can be accessed on Facebook or Youtube, or at
LCC-CHURCH.ORG/LIVESTREAM
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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Children, Youth, & Family: News & Events | | |
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We will celebrate our graduates on Baccalaureate Sunday, June 5th.
Graduate School
Audrey Hancock
College
Olivia Bando (August)
Jessie Bobbitt
Ella Germaine
Veronica Lee
Gunnar Stockman
Lindy Warren
High School
Audrey Barno
Ryder Crone
Joe Daso
Andy Hackett
Ellie Humphreys
Ian Taylor
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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 | |
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, June 2
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Our Takeaway Community Meal was served on Thursday, May 5. We served our meal planned for February as the weather necessitated canceling our distribution that evening. Our meal was a macaroni and cheese casserole with chicken, carrots, and mushrooms, applesauce cups and oatmeal cookies made by Vicki Smigelski and Joanne Ritschel.
We had 18 people attend and all of our meals were taken by 5:50 PM! Our helpers were Bob Paraska and Bill and William Fraunfelder. Our cost was $122.68. 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
Trinity's Comm(Unity) Day
Produce Distribution, Saturday, June 18, 10am-12pm
Trinity's mobile produce distribution in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank takes place every 3rd Saturday of each month May-November, 2022.
To those who want to serve: Please meet us in the parking lot at 9:00am to help prepare and distribute 6,000 pounds of produce.
To those who want to receive: The distribution begins at 10am and runs through 12pm. First come, first serve. Please bring I.D. and your own bags/boxes/carts.
All are welcome to serve and receive!
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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.
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Our church will be marching as a group in the Pride March Saturday, June 4. The march starts at 12:00pm. Details of when we need to arrive, and the march route are TBD at this time. Those interested in marching should RSVP to be put on the information list.
RSVP
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The next Community Outreach/Faith in Action meeting will be after church in the parlor Sunday, June 5th. Pastor Joanna will be providing a training for our upcoming congregation conversations project. New members are welcome!
The Faith in Action team is interested in connecting with church members who are interested and/or experienced in native plant gardening for a potential future project. If interested, please see Karen Wagner or Heather Tuck-Macalla.
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LCC Volunteer Opportunities | | |
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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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Sunday Greeters
Please join us on Sunday mornings to welcome old friends and new to worship. Scott Suttell will coordinate a schedule for you. Sign up with the link below.
Sign Up HERE
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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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Music Makers
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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The parking lot will be resurfaced (weather permitting) starting Friday, June 3rd.
The parking lot will be unavailable for Sunday, June 5 service.
Additional parking is available at the following locations:
· The Beck Center
· Lossman’s parking lot (across the street)
· Public lot east of Side Quest building
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Listening Committee Update: Social Hall/Kitchen Project
The Listening Committee very much appreciates the wonderful feedback provided earlier this year regarding the proposed Social Hall and Kitchen renovation project. Based on that feedback, we have reached out to two local architects with experience in renovations to churches. The committee met with one of the architects for a walk through of the Social Hall/Kitchen in early May, and we expect a proposal for a design concepts phase shortly. This would include an assessment of the related mechanical updates that may be required. Based on discussions with the architect, we would expect this first phase to be completed over the summer so we can evaluate next steps in the fall. We would expect to seek additional input from the congregation at that time.
We have added some new team members to the committee. John Bando and Eric Tuck-Macalla will be joining the team and Scott Richardson has also been lending his help to the team, to add their expertise in building project management and design.
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LCC Meetings & Event Schedule | |
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Join us at Pub Theology this summer!
Pub Theology meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month and we're going "on tour" for the next three months.
June 8 - Brewdog* (1956 Carter Road, Cleveland, OH, 44113, US) - parking lot available
June 22 - Lakewood Food Truck Park
July 13 - Sibling Revelry Brewing* (29305 Clemens Rd, Westlake, OH 44145) - parking lot available
July 27 - Lakewood Food Truck Park
August 10 - Hansa Brewery* (2717 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113) - there is usually decent street parking in the area during the week
*For the venues not in Lakewood, consider carpooling with fellow Pub Theology members.
At Pub Theology we talk about all sorts of topics, often tied to current events. All ages welcome! Whether you’ve never come before, come every time, or come once before, we’d love to have you. 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!
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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!
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David Sangree and Terry Walker invite men of LCC to join us at Clifton Beach on Wednesday, June 22, for a cookout at 7 pm. David and Terry will provide meat for the grill, rolls, plates, table ware, and water.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and beverage of your choice (if not water). If it is raining, we will postpone to a future date.
Please RSVP to David (contact info in Instant Church directory) as we have to give your name to the guardhouse. You will need to park at the top of the hill and walk down.
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Member News: June 2022
- Congratulations for those LCC students who were recognized for their achieving a 4.0 for this school year at this year's Celebration of Excellence.
- They are Peyton Diemert, Bridget Katzenberger, Evelyn Lardi, Cora Barcelona, Amelia Diemert, Ruby Fraunfelder, Anna Daso, Helen Fraunfelder, Shannon Katzenberger, Edie Barcelona, Olivia Diemert, Parker Toms, Max Winters, Meg Winters, Joe Daso. Our own Vicki Smigelski was the keynote speaker for the event.
- Rocky River High School's production of Young Frankenstein won Best Musical at the Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards and Allison Kressler and the stage crew won Best Technical Execution. Congrats to Michael Komperda. Cate Hackett was in the show.
Send us your news celebration and sadness and everything in between by the Monday before the end of the month to be included in the next month's The Columns Newsletter
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Stephanie Fries
Abbey Parker
Peggy Shaw
Evan Suttell
Ellen Schleckman
Ryan Roberts
Laura Kressler
Jose Gonzalez
Ben Klein
Madison Tommer
Charlie Begy
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Matt Lee
Penn Stephens
Jack Touhey
Michael Komperda
Aubrey Shearn
Lilly Germaine
John Blasko
Stan Shaw
Lisa Blasko
Suzie D'Agostino
David Mechenbier
Anna Hampton
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Edie Barcelona
Charlie Olivo
Charles Amen
Ann Brockman
Laura Germaine
Ruby Fraunfelder
Ryan Walters
Clara McGuan
Patti Komperda
Harry Brockman
Jennifer Touhey
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David & Melissa Diemert
James & Nancy Werts
Amelia & Ryan Geiger
Clay & Mona Atfield
Beth & Tom Clark
Bill & Ceil Dorsch
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Jennifer & Tom Touhey
Jane & Mike Brady
Cliff & Linda Brockman
David & Kelly Amen
Kim & Nora Katzenberger
Claire & Gene Stair
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Living Water Association News/Events | |
Mama Bears Screening
Friday, June 10, 7pm
Christ United Church hosts the 2022 documentary Mama Bears on Friday, June 10 at 7:00 PM in Friendship Hall at Christ United Church, 23114 West Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. No admission charge and all are welcome! This film follows a few of the 8,000 dedicated moms called “mama bar” in various places in the US who have connected at a complicated juncture to create a network of love and conviction. Check out the flyer below and the film website here. Questions? Call the church office at 440.234.0150
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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
Asst. Treasurer: Michael Daso
Welcoming Ministries: Vicki Smigelski
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Staff Vacations:
Rev. Joanna: Tuesday, June 14- Monday, June 20, Wednesday, June 29-Thursday, July 14
Rev. Catherine: Saturday, June 4- Sunday, June 12
Ben: Saturday, June 25-Monday, July 4
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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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