News and Opportunities
Get Realm Today!
We’re excited to introduce Realm, our new online church directory and communication tool! Realm helps us stay connected by making it easier to share updates, manage events, give online, check our giving, and keep our church family in touch, securely and all in one place. By joining Realm, you’ll be able to update your contact information, connect with others in the congregation, and receive important communications from the church. We invite you to join us in strengthening our community by signing up for Realm and helping us stay connected beyond Sunday mornings.
Visit www.onrealm.org/lakecitiesumc or get the app (here)today. Follow the sign-up link and get connected! We will be having tutorials after church for the next few weeks to help members sign up.
Church Yard Signs
Want to help invite others to church?
Church yard signs will be available in the foyer beginning Sunday, January 18, while supplies last. A $10 suggested donation per sign will go directly to our Outreach and Marketing Fund. Pick one up and help make our church visible in the community!
United Women in Faith Monthly Meeting
Our UWF have our monthly meeting on Saturday, 31st at 10am in the Fellowship Hall.
Laity Training Day
Laity Training Day is a FREE virtual training designed for those serving on Board of Stewardship, Lay Leadership, or Lay Servant Ministries, as well as anyone interested in understanding how the board and leadership roles support the work of the church.
Participants will hear from our Co-Conference Lay Leaders and Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr., and will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions focused on specific boards or leadership areas, so you can return to your church informed, confident, and equipped.
Note: If you’re watching as a group, only one person needs to register to receive the link. We’ll just ask for a list of participants' names and emails so we can celebrate the gathering and follow up with your team.
For questions or additional information, contact Rev. Derek Jacobs, at derekjacobs@htcumc.org.
Snowball Mountain - Vacation Bible School
❄️🏔️ Vacation Bible School at Lake Cities UMC 🏔️❄️
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure at Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS at Lake Cities UMC! Kids are invited to become Challengers as they dive into high energy games, creative activities, and meaningful Bible stories that help them discover the strength God gives to face every challenge with faith and courage. With a fun winter theme and a Christ centered message, this week is packed with joy, friendship, and faith formation.
Join us June 8–12, with an optional snack supper at 5:30 PM, followed by VBS activities from 6:00–8:00 PM each evening. It is the perfect way for kids to grow in faith while having a blast with friends.
Registration will begin soon, so keep an eye out for more details. We cannot wait to welcome your family to Lake Cities UMC for a week where faith is strengthened, friendships are formed, and kids learn that with God, they are strong.
Chick Chat
Any & ALL ladies are invited to enjoy fellowship and dinner together with the United Women in Faith for Chick Chat on Tuesday at Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant located off Turbeville Rd in Hickory Creek. Our Chick Chat ladies meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday. This is a great way to get to know one another.
Coffee with the Pastor
Join Pastor Chuck Church for coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall beginning on Sunday January 18th at 9:30 AM. This is a gathering for all who would like to explore membership at Lake Cities United Methodist Church. Here are the topics of conversation for the three week gathering:
What does is mean to be a member of Lake Cities United Methodist Church?
What does it mean to be United Methodist?
Faith questions you’ve always wanted to ask?
Wacky Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30–7:00 PM for a Wacky Wednesday full of winter fun! Kids from preschool through 6th grade are invited to our Snowflake Social, featuring a fake snowball fight, cupcake decorating, and a special visit from Professor Science with hands-on fun and surprises. Add in food, friends, and fellowship, and it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Bring a friend and come ready for laughter, learning, and lots of winter-themed excitement, even without the cold!
Welcome Home
Welcome Home is a sermon series at Lake Cities UMC centered on God’s deep desire to gather us in, claim us, and remind us that we belong. Whether you are new, returning, or have been part of the church for years, this series explores what it means to be welcomed by grace, adopted into God’s family, and sent out to live as people who know they are loved. In a world where many feel disconnected or overlooked, Welcome Home invites us to rediscover our place in God’s story and to help make Lake Cities UMC a place where others can experience that same love and belonging.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 11 PM Traditional
Our special Christmas Vigil is a Service of Lessons and Carols. We’ll share carols, candlelight, communion, and welcome the Christ Child with a chorus of Silent Night.
Rev Chuck Church shares the message, Light of the World, from our Follow the Light Advent Worship Series
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 7:00 PM Family & Communion Service
Lake Cities United Methodist Church invites you to a Special Christmas Eve worship service with a Family Christmas Program, candlelight, and communion.
Rev Chuck Church shares the message, Light of the World, from our Follow the Light Advent Worship Series.
Breakfast with Santa
SANTA is coming to Lake Cities UMC on Sunday, December 21st from 9:00 - 10:30 AM! Grab the kids, or grandkids, and share Breakfast with Santa. All are invited to join us for this special morning of Breakfast and Pictures with Santa! This is a free event, but we are asking you to RSVP with us so that we can make sure we have enough breakfast.
Christmas Cantata: Behold that Star
Join us for a joyful celebration of the season as the Lake Cities UMC Choir presents Behold That Star, a beautiful Christmas cantata written and arranged by Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. This inspiring musical tells the story of Christ’s birth through powerful melodies, rich harmonies, and uplifting narration that will warm your heart and lift your spirit.
The cantata will be performed in both worship services and will feature performances by people of all ages—a true reflection of the Lake Cities family coming together in worship and song. Come and experience the wonder of the star that still leads us to hope, peace, joy, and love.
✨ All are welcome—come behold the star with us!
Follow the Light - Advent Worship Series
This Advent season at Lake Cities UMC, we invite you to journey with us through our worship series “Follow the Light,” inspired by the themes of the Christmas cantata Behold That Star by Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. Each week, we explore how God’s light breaks into our world—bringing hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ.
From the promises of the prophets to the guiding star of the Magi, the songs of the angels, and the love shining through Mary’s faithful “yes,” we will follow the light that leads us to the manger and transforms our lives today.
Join us in worship each Sunday in Advent—and on Christmas Eve—as together we look for the Light of the World who still shines in our darkness and calls us to shine for others.
Come, follow the light.
United Women in Faith Monthly Meeting
Our UWF have our monthly meeting on Saturday, 22nd at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. This is our Pledge Service Month.
Wacky Wednesday
Join us for Wacky Wednesday at Lake Cities UMC! What do we do at Wacky Wednesday? We eat, we play, we create, and we learn! Currently, Wacky Wednesday will meet once a month from 5:30 to 7:00pm with a seasonal theme. Our October, gathering theme will be “Friendsgivng”!
Kids of all ages are welcome, but kids younger than elementary age (K-6th) must attend with a parent. There is no cost but donations are appreciated. Parents attending with their kids are welcome to eat too!
Chick Chat
Any & ALL ladies are invited to enjoy fellowship and dinner together with the United Women in Faith for Chick Chat on Tuesday at Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant located off Turbeville Rd in Hickory Creek. Our Chick Chat ladies meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday. This is a great way to get to know one another.
UWF - Craft Fair
Come shop till you drop at Lake Cities United Methodist Church Craft Fair! From baked goods to crafts, we know you’ll have a blast! Admission to attend is free. The Lake Dallas Fire Dept will have fire truck in the back parking lot from 10am-11am (provided it is not called out) for children to see & get pictures. The UWF will be selling soups with cornbread starting at 11:30am and also have a small bake sale. And, our Pecans will go on sale too! (Same price as last year.)
United Women in Faith Pecan Sale
UWF pecans have arrived! They will be selling after each service and at the Craft Fair on Nov 8th. Price remains the same, $13 per lb bag or 2 bags for $25.
2025 Poinsettias Order
It’s that time of year! Order your poinsettias to fill the sanctuary during the Advent season. Please complete the form below indicating how many plants you are purchasing and how each plant is to be designated. Make your check payable to LCUMC or online through our payment system. The cost for each poinsettia is $15. Orders need to be placed and paid for no later than December 10. Plants will be available for you to take home after the Christmas Eve Services.
Blessing of the Pets Worship Service
Join us at Lake Cities United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 26th at 10:45 AM for a special worship service, Blessing of the Pets! This joyful service will be held in our Family Life Center, where we will give thanks to God for the animals who bless our lives with love, companionship, and joy.
All pets are welcome, whether furry, feathered, or scaly! For everyone’s safety and comfort, please ensure your pets are under your control at all times, either by leash, carrier, or aquarium.
Come and celebrate God’s creation with us as we lift up our four-legged (and two-legged, and no-legged!) friends in prayer and blessing.
Footprints Sunday and Fall Festival
🎉 Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Footprints Preschool at Lake Cities UMC! 🎉
On Sunday, October 5th, we’ll gather for a special worship service at 10:45 am with Footprints Preschool staff, families, and our church community. After worship, the celebration continues with a Fall Festival in the Family Life Center until 2:00 pm!
Bring the whole family and enjoy inflatables, games, crafts, and delicious hamburgers and hot dogs as we give thanks for three decades of nurturing children through the ministry of Footprints Preschool.
Come celebrate with us — we can’t wait to see you there! 🍂✨
UWF Socktober
Did you know the #1 most-needed but least-donated item for homeless shelters is socks? Our Women in Faith is participating in Socktober this month. They will collect new, unused socks to donate to Cumberland Children’s Home and Monsignor King Outreach Center. To participate, please drop off socks in the boxes at the entrances to the sanctuary, from October 1, 2025, through October 26, 2025.
Youth Supper Sunday @ Lake Cities
We meet for a variety of team building games, a devotional, and food! Each meal is provided by parents of teens and volunteers of the church. This is a great entry point for students visiting for the first time.
Church Annual Garage Sale
🛒 Lake Cities UMC Garage Sale – Don’t Miss It!
Get ready to shop, save, and support our community! Our annual Lake Cities United Methodist Church Garage Sale is coming soon, and you won’t want to miss the treasures waiting for you.
📦 Drop Off Your Donations
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🛍 Garage Sale Dates
Friday, Sept. 12 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 13 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 14 – After church until 4:00 PM
Come find bargains, unique items, and hidden gems—all while supporting the ministries of Lake Cities UMC. From furniture and home décor to clothing, books, and more, there’s something for everyone.
📍 Location: Lake Cities United Methodist Church, Family Life Center
Spread the word, invite your friends, and join us for a weekend of great deals and even greater fellowship!
Helping Families Grow Survey
At Lake Cities UMC, we want to walk alongside families as they grow in faith and in life. This survey will help us better understand the areas where families most need support—whether spiritually, relationally, or practically—so that we can shape ministries and opportunities that truly meet those needs. Our vision is to equip and encourage families to thrive in Christ, grow together in community, and find hope for the challenges of everyday life.
👉 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by clicking the button below to complete the survey
A Note Burning Celebration
🔥 You're Invited to a Note Burning Celebration! 🔥
Join us at Lake Cities United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 31st as we give thanks and celebrate an incredible milestone—our church is debt-free!
We’ll come together for one special worship service at 10:45 AM, where we’ll hold a note burning ceremony to mark the final payment on our mortgage and rejoice in God’s faithfulness and the generosity of our church family.
Immediately following worship, stay for a potluck celebration full of food, fellowship, and joy as we look ahead to a future full of new possibilities.
Let’s celebrate this momentous day together! 🎉✝️🔥
Back to School Sunday
📚🎒 Back to School Sunday at Lake Cities UMC – August 10th! ✨
Join us for a special “Back to School” Sunday Worship Service at Lake Cities United Methodist Church on August 10th as we celebrate a new school year with prayer, encouragement, and community support! During the service, we’ll have a Blessing of the Backpacks for all students, teachers, and school staff—so bring your backpacks, lunchboxes, or laptop bags!
Let’s send our kids, educators, and families into the new school year filled with God’s love, strength, and peace. All are welcome—come and be a part of this uplifting tradition! 🙏📓✏️
Wake Up Call Sermon Series
As a new school year begins, God is inviting us to reset more than just our calendars—He’s calling us to wake up our hearts. Join us at Lake Cities United Methodist Church starting Sunday, August 3rd for a powerful 5-week sermon series, "Wake Up Call," based on the bold message of the prophet Amos.
Through this series, we’ll explore how God speaks into our everyday lives—challenging complacency, calling us to justice, and offering hope for restoration. Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or simply ready for a fresh start, this is the perfect time to reconnect with God’s purpose for your life.
Don’t miss Back to School Sunday and the Blessing of the Backpacks on August 10th—a special service of prayer and encouragement for the new school year!
📍 Worship with us Sundays at 8:30 & 10:45 AM
📚 Come ready to be challenged, inspired, and renewed.