Sunday Mornings
Sunday School
Adult Sunday School at 9:30 (in-person only)
Children’s Sunday School at 10:30
(after the “Time for Young Disciples” during worship)
Welcome to Lovely Lane!
PasWe have two Sunday Morning worship services — one at 8:30 AM and one at 10:00 AM. The 10:30 AM service is also live-streamed on our YouTube channel.
April 14, Scott will preach, “Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas,” Difference Makers, Psalm 103:1-8.
Connect with Us!
Please click on the button and fill out our Connection Form so we know you worshipped with us online.
We love that you are able to join us in online worship! But we miss connecting in person. We invite you to reach out to Pastor Scott or Pastor Kristina with prayer requests, joys and concerns or just to tell us that you worshipped with us.
Sign up for church directory photos
We are putting together a new photo directory at church. We are doing this in-house. You will have access to the final pictures for your personal use, but there will be no sales pitch to purchase photos. Photos will be taken at the church from April 20 to May 2.
You can learn more and sign up for a time at the button below.
The people of Lovely Lane UMC humbly strive to be light, love and leaven to the world.
We stand with those who are devalued in our society because of their color, gender, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, immigration status or economic condition.
We serve those in our neighborhood and our community who are in need of food, housing, education, or health care.
We heal the world through collaboration with the national and international missions of the United Methodist Church, because where our hands cannot be, our hearts can.”
Find Us
2424 42nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-6674
The corner of 42nd Street and Wenig Rd. next to KennedyHigh School
Blessed to be a Blessing
Our campaign to ensure the future of Lovely Lane ministries for the next 50 years.
Nourished
The Missional Campus of Lovely Lane.
Nourished strives to be a holistic healthy community that grows in Spirit and serves in love and justice.
Lovely Lane is a dynamic faith community that seeks to welcome all people, nurture one another in the faith, and reach out in ministry and service.
Lovely Lane is a dynamic faith community that seeks to welcome all people, nurture one another in the faith, and reach out in ministry and service.
Lovely Lane News
From Pastor Kristina – February 2024
One of the things I’m learning as a parent is that my house is likely always going to be a little bit messy. There will always be a block under the chair in the living room no matter how many times I pick it up and put it away. To prevent the bowls, plates, and spoons...
Kennedy Pantry Needs Donations
Food and personal care items for the Kennedy Cougar Pantry may be placed in tubs outside the church office OR dropped off to the basket inside Kennedy’s front entrance (M-F, 7:15 am-3:30 pm). Current suggested donations: Ramen noodles, cooking oil, aluminum foil,...
Volunteers Needed for the Kennedy Cougar Corner Food Pantry
Cougar Corner Food Pantry is open for the 2023-24 school year! We need your help! All you need to do is sign up, show up, and help students get what they need from the pantry. Thank you! We couldn't do this without your help! Sign up online to help.
The Wesley Covenant Prayer
At the beginning of the new year, congregations in the Wesleyan/Methodist family renew their covenant with God using the traditional Covenant Prayer (below). John Wesley adapted this prayer from the Puritan tradition that was so important to his parents, Samuel and...
Pastor’s New Study Group
A new study with Pastor Scott starts on Weds., January 10th. Groups will gather via Zoom at 9:30 am and in the library at 6 pm. The focus is the book The Call by Adam Hamilton. The emphasis is the travels of the apostle, Paul. Books will be available in the office....
Starting a New Year – from Pastor Scott
“Only say what is helpful when it is needed for building up the community…” Ephesians 4:29 (CEB) We are moving into a New Year! Believe it or not, 2024 is now upon us. There is so much to look forward to. There are also things to leave behind! For starters, we might...
Advent Calendar on Hygge – From Pastor Kristina
I’ve thrown the word ‘Hygge’ around a few times, and you might be thinking, “what does that mean?” Hygge comes from Nordic countries, and it means the art of coziness and embracing the simple parts of life. Think blankets, pillows, candles, warm fires, sweaters, cozy...
How Does a Weary World Rejoice!
The Christmas season is a wonderful time of the year! This is a time to gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, sing songs, watch old movies, and tell stories. Everything we do helps us get in the Christmas Spirit and allows the Christ Child to enter into our hearts...
New Infant and Toddler Sunday School Class
A Sunday School Class designed for our youngest disciples. This time for parents and little ones will include a toddler-focused bible story, music and sensory exploration centers. First Class: November 5th 9:45 am - 10:15 am Consecutive Classes: 2nd Sunday 9:45 -...
Forest Bathing – From Pastor Kristina
This past month, for the women’s retreat, I led the women of Lovely Lane through a series of various spiritual practices. So many women have told me afterwards how much it meant to them and how much they needed it but didn’t know it. We are spiritual beings, and often...
Christmas Eve Morning Worship – One Service at 9:30 am
On Sunday, December 24th we will have one worship service at 9:30 am to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will take place at 3:30, 5:30, and 7:30 pm. All are Welcome at Lovely Lane!
Busy Lives – from Pastor Scott
Busy Lives John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” How true those words are! We live in a busy world today. There’s no doubt about that. It wasn’t long ago that “Keeping up with the Joneses” was all about “things,” like the...
“For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
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Church office hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The office is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.