United Women in Faith Annual Bake Sale: Sunday, February 8 after service in Fellowship Hall. Please plan to visit this much loved (yummy) event to purchase items that appeal to you! Not only can the items be valentine treats but they can enhance your SuperBowl spread. Free-Will Offering, Profits go to missions in our community.
Intergenerational Event: Sunday, February 8 - During Sunday School and During Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall - Join us to make Valentines! We hope to make Valentines for folks to share with friends and neighbors! We also hope to make Valentines for our friends at House of Hope, a local mobile park full of children and youth. Let us share the LOVE!
Questions: Contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
Questions: Contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
Holy Yoga: A new session of Yoga is coming! Mondays January 26 through March 16 : at 10:00 AM in Room 222. Yoga meditation with Meeshy. No registration necessary - $10 drop in fee*.
*email [email protected] for financial assistance
*email [email protected] for financial assistance
Children's Activity Day (No School): Tuesday, February 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM with our caring Sunday School Staff. Please know you can drop off or pick up children age 4 years to grade 6 as needed. If there is snow, we will play outside! This is an informal and fun event. Lunch is pizza (or brown bag if you wish).
Questions: Contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
Questions: Contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
House of Hope Meal Preparation and Valentine Craft: Thursday, February 12. *Time to be posted soon LOUMC with Reverend Linda has partnered with this ministry to over 105 families in Parkhurst Estates. They have a weekly program for the children and youth of the community so they can gather, share a meal, learn about Jesus and build relationships in a safe space. LOUMC is going to make and serve a meal during their regular programing to coincide with the Valentine holiday. We will also facilitate a Valentine craft and play games with the children.
If you would like to be a part of making this event happen, please contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
If you would like to be a part of making this event happen, please contact Pastor Linda Cochran 248.693.6201 x210 | imc@lakeorionumc.org
Music And Drama for Everyone (MADE) April 7, 14, and 21 rehersals with presentation during service on Sunday April 26. Note: these dates are subject to change but hopefully everyone can put it on their calendar. Time: 4:30 t0 5:00 PM play and socialize, 5:00 PM Review music and skit.
Rummage Sale 2025: Jewelry and furniture rummage drop off is March 1 and March 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Jewelry and furniture sale takes place March 15, March 21 and March 22. Furniture sale opens to LOUMC members only on April 29.
General Rummage Sale items drop off starts Sunday, April 26. The sale begins with LOUMC members only on April 29. Open sales are April 30 and May 1. Clean up on May 2 from 8 to 10 AM.
Please see Nancy Ochoa or any of the Worship and Arts committee for more information. *More information to follow soon
General Rummage Sale items drop off starts Sunday, April 26. The sale begins with LOUMC members only on April 29. Open sales are April 30 and May 1. Clean up on May 2 from 8 to 10 AM.
Please see Nancy Ochoa or any of the Worship and Arts committee for more information. *More information to follow soon
Palm Sunday March 29 All children walk into the sanctuary with the palms waiving!
Easter Sunday and Easter Egg Hunt: April 5 following worship. A favorite time for everyone!!!
Red Cross Blood Drive Blood is the most precious gift we can give to another person…it is the gift of life!
Future LOUMC-sponsored Red Cross blood drive will be May 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in our Fellowship Hall.
To schedule a donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: loumc1 or call Kathy Castillo, Blood Program Leader at (248) 770-3215. Save time by using Rapid Pass on the day of donation to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to the appointment. Get started at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or by using the Blood Donor App on your smartphone.
Questions please email Kathy Castillo at [email protected] .
*Visitors can find the blood drive in Fellowship Hall by parking in our lot on South Anderson (west side of building) adjacent to the church and entering the door located by the parking lot. The Red Cross signs will be present.
Future LOUMC-sponsored Red Cross blood drive will be May 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in our Fellowship Hall.
To schedule a donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: loumc1 or call Kathy Castillo, Blood Program Leader at (248) 770-3215. Save time by using Rapid Pass on the day of donation to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to the appointment. Get started at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or by using the Blood Donor App on your smartphone.
Questions please email Kathy Castillo at [email protected] .
*Visitors can find the blood drive in Fellowship Hall by parking in our lot on South Anderson (west side of building) adjacent to the church and entering the door located by the parking lot. The Red Cross signs will be present.
Mission Opportunities:
Coat Ministry - Winter sales are running! LOUMC provides coats to local elementary schools and plans to continue this vital ministry throughout the winter of 2026. Plan to shop sales for the coat closet so this ministry can "hit the ground running". Our coat closet is still in need of various pieces to pull together: 1 coat, 1 pair of snow pants, 1 hat and 1 set of gloves for each child (necessary for Michigan outdoor play).
We have found that on average, the cost of these items total under $90. If you wish to contribute (any amount is helpful), drop payment in an envelope or turn it into the office - identify the contribution clearly as “Coat Ministry”.
To learn how you can help visit the Coat Ministry page.
We have found that on average, the cost of these items total under $90. If you wish to contribute (any amount is helpful), drop payment in an envelope or turn it into the office - identify the contribution clearly as “Coat Ministry”.
To learn how you can help visit the Coat Ministry page.
Community Meals Annual Fundraiser And Food Collection - The annual drive for food and contributions has ended but the need continues. If you are able, contributions can be left (mark for Community Meals), or financial contributions can be left in the office.
Additional information can be found on our Missions Page | Community Meals. Questions: Trudy Carney (248) 320-4809 or Nancy Ochoa (586) 243-7643.
Additional information can be found on our Missions Page | Community Meals. Questions: Trudy Carney (248) 320-4809 or Nancy Ochoa (586) 243-7643.
BBB program has determined monthly collections throughout the year helps meet the needs of our families. For more information on how you can help, visit the BBB page.
*If you or someone you know needs help making ends meet or with food, visit our Community Resources page.
*If you or someone you know needs help making ends meet or with food, visit our Community Resources page.
Recycling Pill Bottles for Those in Need
Pill bottles have been collected and there are work dates for removing labels and cleaning the bottles for use in third-world countries. Our next work dates run from 10 AM to 12 PM and are as follows:
Location for this group effort is LOUMC Missions Room 109. Enter the church through the Slater Street location and follow the signs. Bring a Friend!
Questions: Sue Erickson (270) 791-4937
Pill bottles have been collected and there are work dates for removing labels and cleaning the bottles for use in third-world countries. Our next work dates run from 10 AM to 12 PM and are as follows:
- Wednesday and Thursday February 18 and 19 NOTE: our January 15 work day was cancelled due to weather WE NEED LOTS OF HANDS FOR FEBRUARY
- Wednesday and Thursday March 25 and 26
Location for this group effort is LOUMC Missions Room 109. Enter the church through the Slater Street location and follow the signs. Bring a Friend!
Questions: Sue Erickson (270) 791-4937
Summer is Looking Awesome: VBS is returning to LOUMC!!! Mark the week of July 12 on your calendars and watch for updates!
LOUMC Groups to Join
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Meets in Shalom Room. Meetings take place the second or third Wednesday of each month (with some adjustments for holidays) at 10:30 AM. Watch church calendar in All-Church-Email. The group selects books together with titles varying in subject matter...but always interesting! Everyone is welcome!
For more information or questions call or text Marilyn Gaskins at (248)797-4610.
Meets in Shalom Room. Meetings take place the second or third Wednesday of each month (with some adjustments for holidays) at 10:30 AM. Watch church calendar in All-Church-Email. The group selects books together with titles varying in subject matter...but always interesting! Everyone is welcome!
For more information or questions call or text Marilyn Gaskins at (248)797-4610.
Prayers and Squares
Prayers and Squares
Ministry that involves a great number of people; from those that create the beautiful quilts to the folks that raise prayers for the receiver. Whether you know how to sew or not, anyone can help put together these beautiful quilts that have touched the lives of so many.
For information contact Bonnie Walker at (517) 945-9028 or [email protected]
Ministry that involves a great number of people; from those that create the beautiful quilts to the folks that raise prayers for the receiver. Whether you know how to sew or not, anyone can help put together these beautiful quilts that have touched the lives of so many.
For information contact Bonnie Walker at (517) 945-9028 or [email protected]
Have a special interest that you are interested in sharing? Contact the church office and discuss forming your own group!