| THIS SUNDAY: This Sunday will include the celebration of Epiphany! Epiphany marks the visit of the astrologers to the baby Jesus. What can we learn as we journey into this New Year? Take a look at: Matthew 2:1-12. Worship begins at 10:30. Childcare is provided. Altar, Christmas Eve  Lining the Cradle, Sunday December 21st   Preparing for the New Year, Sunday December 28th    Immigration Vigil Continued Be with us as we stand together in prayer, solidarity, and witness against the inhumane and unconstitutional treatment of our immigrant community. All are welcome at this peaceful, prayerful vigil. Sunday, January 4, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Pinellas County Justice Center, 14450 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762 Blessing Bags The Outreach Committee will be featuring our Blessing Bags for the January bin of the month. We will be collecting hygiene items for the homeless until the last Sunday of January so that we can fill 20 bags to hand out. We currently need sunscreen, socks, toothbrushes, shelf stable small snacks (protein bars, cracker packs, etc.), combs, and deodorant. The bags are small, so travel sized items are recommended. WEEKLY LABYRINTH UPDATE From January 7th – 28th, the labyrinth will begin at 9:30 am. Then, starting February 4th, the labyrinth will begin at 10:00 am. All are welcome! The focus is on the scripture reading from the previous Sunday. For those who do not feel comfortable walking, a finger labyrinth is available. Please bring your own chair if you can. The labyrinth is on the southwest corner of the church property, beyond the bike rack. You are welcome to walk it any time.  Care ClosetGood Samaritan Food Pantry The food pantry has requested pet food and breakfast cereal. Donations may be placed in The Caring Closet here at the church. Plastic Bags for Missio Dei Missio Dei is in need of plastic grocery bags for the homeless and needy. Please place bags in The Caring Closet at church. Toiletries for Celebrate Outreach Celebrate Outreach is a local ministry with people who are living without shelter in St. Petersburg. An average of 135 people are served each week. Here is a list of donations needed: towlettes travel size, socks and underwear. Please leave your donation in The Caring Closet at church. USEFUL LAKEWOOD LINKS PostsLakewood UCC YouTube ChannelLakewood UCC Bluesky accountYou can listen to Hilton’s music and videos for free at https://hiltonkeanjones.com/.View  January Birthdays! 7 – Chip Cosper 9 – Jackson Cosper 14 – Deb Kenneda 17 – Julie Huber 23 – Hilton Jones 28 – Bob Bell  Circle of Concern Cathy Giesey Ann Cloutier, Michelle’s mother JoAnne Reid Paula and Tony Pelletier Barbara WalburnNancy Schrepf Yvonne Riesen Denise Williams Vita Uth Cate Colgan & Marty Seyler’s dog, Trinity Jackie Shewmaker All school students, families & staff Caregivers The 280 women and men on Florida’s Death Row Weekly Update If you are involved with an activity or event that you would like to share with the LUCC family, please send the information to the Church Office by Wednesday. Please provide the information in paragraph form with pertinent details and links. THANK YOU! Subscribe to Church WebsiteYou are invited to subscribe to the Lakewood UCC Church website. When you subscribe, every time something is posted at the website you receive an email about the post. This is a great way to keep up on what is happening with the church community and beyond!Here’s a link to subscribe: Subscribe RECENT WEBSITE POSTS International Day of Peace Sermon Text, Lost and Found, 9.14.2025Sermon Text, Enlighten Up, 8.10.2025 Credits: Images of birthday cake and books from Freepik.comOur mailing address is:Lakewood United Church of Christ2601 54th Ave S St Petersburg, FL 33712-4709On land originally inhabited by the Tocabaga on the Gulf of Mexico |
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