Faith is hard. This is us.
An emerging faith community, The Lakeshore Collective gathers people of various backgrounds and beliefs, drawn together by the love of Jesus Christ, our care for each other, and our passion for our community. Jesus often gathered people by a lake. Our choice of name reflects our desire to gather in the same way, whether it is in a park, a restaurant, a coffee shop, a bar, or a home or backyard. At the Lakeshore Collective, all people are welcome, and all means all. We believe that all people are created in the image of God, that all people are of sacred worth, and that Christ died for all people. We believe that God’s radically inclusive love excludes no one. We welcome everyone without exception, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, faith history or life experience. We believe that the diversity of God’s creation makes it beautiful. We need each other! We are a church without walls, but wherever and however we gather, it is a safe place for all. We may see matters of theology and biblical interpretation differently, but we agree that even when we disagree, we do so with love, respect, and without judgment. We covenant to accept, respect, and love one another along our faith journeys. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you believe, you are always welcome at The Lakeshore Collective.
We believe that anyone,
and that means everyone, can:
- Be baptized
- Have children baptized
- Become members of The Lakeshore Collective
- Participate in small groups
- Volunteer with any of our work, worship, or service teams, such as:
- Lead small groups
- Volunteer with our children and youth ministries
- Participate in or lead a mission trip
- Serve on our Leadership Team
- Read Scripture in worship
- Participate in worship leadership (serve communion, be a greeter, etc…)
- Participate in any level of leadership.
Your sexual orientation or gender identity will never disqualify you from any activity at The Lakeshore Collective.
In addition, please note that The Lakeshore Collective is an official United Methodist Church and that the United Methodist Church currently does not allow pastors to perform same sex weddings. Pastor Amy believes in marriage equality within the church, and is working and advocating for the United Methodist Church to change that rule. Until that rule changes, Pastor Amy is not authorized to perform any same sex weddings. However, if you are part of a same sex couple who desire to get married, Pastor Amy will happily help you find an officiant authorized to do your wedding. She will also gladly preach a wedding sermon, say prayers at your wedding, and support your wedding in any way she can. She might even show up at your reception, eat too much cake, and make a fool of herself on the dance floor.