Lanesville United Methodist Church

08/18/2026

The historic flooding across Indiana has caused devastating damage to homes, communities, and lives. As United Methodists, we are called to respond — and here is how you can help.

💛 Give to UMCOR — Indiana Response Your donation goes directly to disaster relief efforts in Indiana. 👉 https://bit.ly/4zFuoVA

🙋 Volunteer Fill out the volunteer response form to let us know you are ready to serve. 👉 https://bit.ly/4g6AcQf

🛠️ Get ERT Trained The Indiana Disaster Response Team is offering Early Response Team (ERT) Basic Training at two locations:

📍 September 12, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM St. Luke's UMC, Indianapolis Register by September 5: https://bit.ly/4glyzgm

📍 October 17, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Old North UMC, Evansville Register by October 10: https://bit.ly/4g1mm1q

Lunch, snacks, and all materials provided. Questions? Contact Ron Heustis at [email protected]

08/18/2026

Here is a link to our giving platform on Givelify.com:  https://www.givelify.com/donate/lanesville-united-methodist-church-lanesville-in-2j7wy5MTkyMTk4Nw==/donation/amount

07/25/2026

It’s been 25 years since the rollout of The United Methodist Church’s brand promise of “Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.” Despite controversy, it remains relevant today, writes the Rev. Steve Horswill-Johnston. He led the team at United Methodist Communications that shaped the phrase.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/when-the-doors-were-not-yet-open

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

There are conversations the Church has been slow to have. Linda S Fox has spent her life making sure they happen anyway.

Meet Linda Fox, author, speaker, survivor, and one of our breakout session speakers at the SOAR Impact Conference. Linda has 40 years of ministry experience and a calling that has only grown stronger.

She brings something rare to the stage: the perspective of someone who has lived the survivor journey and also spent decades helping others navigate it. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse herself, she understands the deep and lasting impact of childhood sexual trauma in a way that no textbook can teach.

Her session, The Silent Wound: What Pastors Need to Know About Childhood Sexual Abuse, speaks directly to church leaders:
- Equipping them to recognize the signs of unresolved trauma
- Respond with wisdom and compassion
- Help create church environments where survivors feel safe enough to speak

Survivors are already in your pews. They are already in your congregation. The question is whether they feel safe enough to tell you.

Linda is here to help change that. 💜

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Ivy Tech Community College | Sellersburg, Indiana
🎟️ Register at soarministry.org/soarimpactconference2026
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07/19/2026

The Restoration continues. Lanesville Cheerleaders came out today-7/18/26-to plant, mulch, and restore our church’s prayer garden. So many donated time and materials. We are so blessed.

07/09/2026

🍽️ The INUMC Cookbook is here — and this is your only chance to get one!

This is a one-time, exclusive print run featuring recipes from lay members and clergy across the Indiana Conference. There is no digital version. No second printing. When orders close on September 1, that is it.

Every dollar of profit goes directly to the Feeding Indiana Initiative, helping feed our neighbors across the state.

Your copy is just $35 — and if you feel moved to give a little extra, every bit makes a difference. 🙏

Do not wait on this one. Order yours today!

For more info and to order, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3SMTAbI