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Galatians 6:2 provides a clear call to action, urging believers to be proactive in helping others, rather than just passively observing their struggles.

Although small in numbers (39 active members) The Lakeville United Church of Christ is committed to helping others locally and around the world through Monthly Missions. Each month, members of the congregation donate time, money and material items to help change the lives of our neighbors near and far. We firmly believe that our mission is not only to love and assist  our congregation members, but to spread the love of Christ to all regardless of

In 2024, the Church gave back to our local community by donating food, clothing , and household items  as well as cash in the amount of $3950. We maintained our commitment as a “5 for 5” church by supporting the five major United Church of Christ Missions with cash donations totaling $1554.

Internationally, we donated a total of $720 to the Church World Services Blanket Fund.

This year, our mission commitment continues with this mission calendar:

2025 Missions of the Month:

January — CWS Blankets — $970 (97 blankets)

February — UCC Support for Southern California — $415

March — One Great Hour of Sharing — $615

April — Myers Memorial Foundation — $525

May — CASA-Trinity Substance Abuse and Mental Health Servives  — $645

June — Strengthen the Church — $270

July — Lakeville Community Pantry — $265 + non-perishable items (to date)

August — Shoes for School —

September — Neighbors in Need —

October — Alzheimer’s Association Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter

November — Veterans — Operation Build Up

Warm Things — Saint’s Place

December — Adopt a Family /Christmas Fund —

Galatians 6:2: “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

July’s Mission is the Lakeville Community Food Pantry.  There will be a tote or the shopping cart available to drop items on each Sunday.  Currently the biggest Pantry needs are:  Paper towel, facial tissues, jelly, soups ( tomato, chicken noodle, vegetable beef and all kinds of hearty soups).  Snack foods for kids–fruits, crackers, pretzels, chips,  pouch-type drinks are also in need.

The Lakeville United Church of Christ Social Justice Award was given to  Ziggy Bepko.  Ziggy received a check for $500.

Lakeville UCC successfully held its first outdoor service of 2025 on June 15th, and we are grateful for the contributions of all involved. If you are looking for an informal outdoor worship service, we welcome you to join us Sundays at 10:30 AM.