Flawed But Faithful Disciples: Simon Peter and All the Rest of Us
All of us who are Christians want to follow Jesus more faithfully, but if we’re honest, many of us feel like we never quite get it right. We struggle with our desire to be good witnesses for Christ and our very human shortcomings. But we can take heart from knowing that Christ chose for his […]
Ash Wednesday on St. Valentine’s Day? It DOES Make Sense!
So, where are you going for Valentine’s Day? For those of you who are stumped, trying to come up with a unique way to celebrate it, why not come to church for our Ash Wednesday services? That’s right – this year St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday are on the same day, so this […]
Action Teams: A different approach to doing ministry at LCC
What are action teams and why are they replacing ministry teams? Not unlike our Ministry teams, Action Teams, are work groups which come together with common interests and essential attributes to accomplish specific tasks, projects and goals that further the ministry of LCC. But as our church demographic has changed, some of our goals and […]
Epiphany – Where Do You Find Meaning in Life
There is a meme that perennially goes around which shows a man climbing to the top of a mountain to meet a guru so he can ask him the meaning of life. There are various punchlines, but one of my favorites has the guru saying to the man, “I’ll teach you the meaning of life […]
Ladies’ Candlelight Dinner Another Huge Success
Around 40 ladies wished each other a god Jul (Merry Christmas) at the 2023 Ladies’ Candlelight Dinner. Lorna Reed and her crew of dedicated volunteers made the evening truly special with many different types of finger sandwiches, punch and yummy desserts. The evening was hosted by Saint Lucia (Marley Roslansky, granddaughter of Steve and Marjie […]
Candlelight Christmas Eve worship experience
This Christmas Eve, for you, your family and friends, we have two very different, special ways for you to enjoy the meaning of Christmas. Both feature lots of your favorite carols to make this a memorable night. Are you looking for a way for your kids to learn the true meaning of Christmas and have […]
Journey Through Bethlehem Wrap-Up
Due to the exceptional hard work of over 90 volunteers, this year’s Journey Through Bethlehem was once again a rousing success. More than 350 people visited shops, making jewelry, wreaths and toys, to name just a few of the activities featured at this year’s event. They decorated cookies, made pan flutes, helped to tie fleece […]
Welcome to Advent!
Why can’t we sing Christmas carols in the weeks before Christmas?Why do we light the candles on a wreath?What do those candles even stand for?What exactly IS Advent? Glad you asked! Advent is a time observed in many Christian churches that encourages us to prepare to celebrate both the arrival of Christ as a baby […]
Journey Through Bethlehem 2023
Before there was a Christmas, there was the journey of a young couple. Before there were presents under a tree, there was a young wife about to give birth to her first son, who would be the greatest gift of all. In our rush to celebrate Jesus’ birth, Journey Through Bethlehem gives us the opportunity […]
Ready for Christmas – Ready for Life
While we’re all busy getting ready for the holidays, there is an organization that throughout the year is working to get young people Ready for Life. Ready for Life Pinellas (RFL) assists young adults as they make the challenging transition from foster care to adulthood, preventing homelessness and helping them achieve their goals. According to […]
