Lakewood United Methodist Church
3856 West Tenth Street
Erie, PA 16505
814.833.4131
Pastor Robert Lewis
Lakewood United Methodist Church Erie PA is a loving congregation
focused on helping people discover, experience and
know the love and presence of Jesus Christ.
Meet Our Staff
Link to Leadership Talks
Lakewood wants to support your decision to serve in the church. This video will provide you with information on the varies committees and ministries within the church. If you are interested in joining a team, then call the church at 814-833-4131 or email Pastor Bob Lewis at pastor@lakewooderie.org
This is a great way to find out what each of our Lakewood Committees do. Church Council has created a video of each committee chairperson explaining what the committee does for our church.
Check out these very informative videos:
Thank you to all the chairpersons and their committee members for all that they do and make happen here at Lakewood. The past months have been difficult and all of these committees have stepped up to the challenge to keep our Church functioning as close to “normal” as possible!
Lakewood United Methodist Church 3856 West 10th Street 814.833.4131
Rev. Robert Lewis, Pastor pastor@lakewooderie.org
Content copyright 2014. Lakewood United Methodist Church. All rights reserved.
Important Lakewood News
Activities At Lakewood UMC Are Slowly Resuming. We Worship indoors every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the following guidelines:
1. Facemasks are requested once again, including when we sing. Those who are unvaccinated are urged to wear one.
2. It is still recommended to use hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting the church.
3. If unvaccinated, it is suggested persons maintain a distance of six feet from non-family members.
4. Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes with unwashed hands.
5. Please stay home if you have a fever or cold or flu-like symptoms. Sunday’s worship service will be available on YouTube.com If you become sick after attending a service, please notify the church office.
Parents' Time Out
The Church Council is planning an event to benefit parents with young children during the pre-Christmas season. On Saturday, December 11, (10am to 2pm) parents may bring their children to Lakewood for a time of supervised recreation. Parents can then go Christmas shopping, wrap presents or simply enjoy some time to themselves. Children should plan to bring their own lunch. Activities will include puppets, a craft and a movie. All the adults supervising the children have their clearances approved. RSVP to Jackie Garnon at jackiegarnon@gmail.com or to the church office at 814-833-4131.
Preschool
Produce Express
Fresh produce for those in need.
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Contact Us
Nursery Now Open
Lakewood has reopened our nursery during the worship hour, 9:15am - 10:35ish.
Christmas Poinsettias
Place Your Order for Christmas Poinsettias to honor or remember your loved ones. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 12th. The cost of the poinsettias is $9.75 each.
There are several ways to place your order:
Mail the order form and payment to the church, attention Janet.
Email Janet at secretary@lakewooderie.org
Call the church office at 814-833-4131 Mondays through Thursdays from 9 to noon.
Preschool Update for Fall 2021
Please Join Us
Bible Studies
Pastor's Advent Study
Pastor’s Advent Study begins Monday, November 29th, Pastor Bob will lead an in-person and Zoom study group using the curriculum “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: finding faith in the story of The Grinch,” by Matt Rawle. There are no books to buy. We will watch and discuss a DVD as well as do some Bible study (bring your favorite translation). This Advent look at a familiar Christmas classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. The study will be on four Monday nights, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, beginning at 7:00pm and last between an hour to an hour and a half. If you wish to receive the Zoom link, you must let Rev. Lewis know in advance. No pre-registration required for in-person learning. Hope you’ll join us!
Lakewood Youth Group
We are excited to announce that Youth Group is ready to begin again in December. Students in 5th thru 12th grades are welcome to join us for faith and fun. Contact Jackie or Jeremiah Bull for more information.
Upcoming Dates and Events:
December 5 - Lakewood - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Advent Activities: Introduction Games - Wood Log Advent Wreath Dinner provided - Pizza
December 19 - Presque Isle Lights - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet at Lakewood and travel to see Presque Isle Lights
Christmas Party at Lakewood afterwards
January 9 - Lakewood - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Methodist District Event in January – Date TBD
Activity: Tubing at Mount Pleasant in Edinboro
Check out the
Health Ministry
at Lakewood
Sunday Sermons
The Flower Calendar For 2022
The Flower Calendar For 2022 is posted. Anyone interested in donating the flower arrangement to honor or remember loved ones or to celebrate a special occasion, can now sign up. We are offering several ways to sign up to reserve the Sunday you wish to donate.
- In person: The flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board outside of Pastor Bob’s office.
- Call Janet Coon at 833-4131, Mondays thru Thursdays from 9 to noon.
- Email Janet at secretary@lakewooderie.org.
West Millcreek Food Pantry
West Millcreek Food Pantry accepts non-perishable food items every Monday from 9 to 10 am at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, in the cement block building behind the church. If you prefer, financial donations can be mailed to West Millcreek Food Pantry, c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St., Erie PA 16506. As always, first time clients can sign up at the food pantry on a distribution day and if they qualify, will be able to pick up food that same day.
What We Believe
Important December Dates
December 5th- 3pm, Edinboro UMC, Special Charge Conference December 5th- 4-6pm, Youth Group
December 6th- 7pm, Pastor’s Advent Study
December 8th- 6pm, Trustees, Christmas Dinner Out
December 11th- 10am-2pm, Parents’ Time Out
December 11th- 7pm, Christmas Fellowship Café
December 12th- Poinsettia orders due
December 12th- 3pm, Presque Isle Chorale Christmas concert December 13th– 7pm, Pastor’s Advent Study
December 15th- 6:30pm, Church Council
December 19th- 5-7pm, Youth Group
December 20th- 7pm, Pastor’s Advent Study
December 24th- 4pm and 9pm, Christmas Eve services
December 26th- 9:30am, Worship Service
Sunday Worship Services
Online Video Service
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