Community Church of Portage Lakes

Community Church of Portage Lakes We're a community of disciples of Jesus growing together. Traditional worship service Sundays at 9:15am
Contemporary worship service Sunday's at 11am

Join us for Shepherding a Child's Heart, a special parenting group designed to help you navigate the joys and challenges...
06/08/2026

Join us for Shepherding a Child's Heart, a special parenting group designed to help you navigate the joys and challenges of raising children with wisdom, grace, and a Christ-centered perspective. Whether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, you'll find practical encouragement, meaningful conversations, and a supportive community of parents walking the same journey.

Parenting was never meant to be done alone. Come learn, laugh, connect, and grow with us during VBS week.

📅 June 9–11
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 The Parlor at Community Church
✅ No registration required

We'd love to see you there!

06/08/2026

We spend time treating the symptoms: stress, exhaustion, anxiety, burnout, sleepless nights, and emotional heaviness. But when a spiritual wound goes unresolved, it often finds a way to affect every part of our lives, including our physical health.

Unforgiveness, bitterness, grief, shame, and unresolved hurt can become burdens we were never meant to carry. Healing begins when we bring our wounds to God instead of hiding them behind a smile.

Jesus never separated truth from grace, He embodied both perfectly. Truth without grace wounds people, but grace withou...
06/08/2026

Jesus never separated truth from grace, He embodied both perfectly. Truth without grace wounds people, but grace without truth leaves people unchanged. As followers of Christ, we are called to speak truth with compassion, love people without compromising conviction, and reflect the heart of Jesus in every conversation. The world doesn’t need more harsh opinions or empty acceptance, it needs believers who are bold in truth and rich in grace. That balance is where transformation happens.

Sunday is another opportunity to encounter God, find community, and be reminded that you do not have to carry life on yo...
06/06/2026

Sunday is another opportunity to encounter God, find community, and be reminded that you do not have to carry life on your own. No matter what this week looked like, whether you are walking in faith or barely holding on, there is a place for you here. Come expectant. Come ready. Come as you are. Sometimes one moment in God’s presence can change everything, and we believe this Sunday could be exactly what someone needs 🤍

📍3260 Cormany Road, Akron, OH 44319
⏰ 9:15 & 11am
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06/05/2026

It's easy to notice the faults of others. It's harder to examine our own hearts. Pride, bitterness, selfishness, and hidden sin can cloud our vision if we're not careful.

Jesus calls us to look inward first, to allow God to search our hearts, correct our attitudes, and shape our character. When we approach others with humility, our words become less about judgment and more about grace.

Real spiritual maturity isn't found in criticizing others. It's found in letting God transform us first.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart." - Psalm 139:23

The world teaches us to chase recognition, status, and success, but Jesus modeled a completely different kind of greatne...
06/04/2026

The world teaches us to chase recognition, status, and success, but Jesus modeled a completely different kind of greatness. In the Kingdom of God, greatness is not about being noticed, applauded, or constantly served by others; it is about humility, love, and choosing to serve even when nobody sees it. The way we care for people, show kindness, and put others before ourselves says more about our character than any title ever could. Real greatness begins when we become more like Jesus 🤍

This summer, your kids are invited to journey through one of the most incredible stories in the Bible as we explore how ...
06/03/2026

This summer, your kids are invited to journey through one of the most incredible stories in the Bible as we explore how God led His people from slavery to freedom. Through exciting games, engaging Bible lessons, worship, music, and hands-on activities, children will discover that the same God who made a way through the sea is still leading and guiding us today.

Join us for Exodus: Journey to Freedom Vacation Bible School and give your kids a week filled with faith, fun, friendship, and life-changing truths from God's Word.

📅 June 7–11
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🎉 FREE to attend!

06/03/2026

You'll never find a perfect church because you'll never find perfect people.
Every church is filled with broken people learning to follow a perfect Savior. If your expectation is perfection, disappointment is inevitable. But if your expectation is grace, growth, and the presence of God, you'll find something beautiful.

The church was never meant to be a showcase of perfect people; it was meant to be a family of redeemed people. Don't let someone's imperfections keep you from the community God designed you to have.

A perfect church doesn't exist. But a church that points people to a perfect Jesus does.

For the person who feels like they are falling behind, struggling in their faith, or tired of pretending to have everyth...
06/02/2026

For the person who feels like they are falling behind, struggling in their faith, or tired of pretending to have everything together, God is not finished with you. We live in a world that pushes us to prove our worth through success, appearance, and achievement, but Jesus has always cared more about our character than our image. Some of the greatest growth happens in the quiet, unseen moments where nobody is clapping for you but God is still shaping you. Your faithfulness in the small things matters more than you realize, and the grace of God is still working in your life even when progress feels slow. Do not give up on the process. God is growing something beautiful in you 🤍

06/01/2026

Many people leave church searching for the "perfect community," but the truth is that no community is perfect because no people are perfect. The moment we expect perfection from others, we set ourselves up for disappointment and distance ourselves from the reality of authentic relationships.

Biblical community isn't about finding flawless people; it's about imperfect people growing together under the grace of God. Real community means extending patience, offering forgiveness, carrying burdens, and choosing to stay connected even when things get messy.

If you're waiting for a perfect church, perfect small group, or perfect friendships, you'll be waiting forever. But if you're willing to embrace God's imperfect people, you might discover the community you've been looking for all along. ❤️

Address

3260 Cormany Road
Akron, OH
44319

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

(330) 644-6121

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