It’s Holy Week!

Hello, friends! We have a few things on the schedule this week I wanted to alert you to, as it will require you to remember what day it is. (My sister and I are considering a white board like they use at nursing homes to reminds us what day it…

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This week’s sermon

Friends, Because I was not able to upload this week’s sermon to this web page, I have created a church YouTube channel. The channel name is: Loda United Methodist Church. The link to this week’s sermon is: https://youtu.be/W1J3VsaB8y0 If you copy and paste the address into your browser, it will…

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Closing Notice

Due to the current Covid-19 virus pandemic, we have canceled all worship services and all other activities through March 31st. We will assess having future services and programs at that time. If you have a need, please call or text Pastor Rachel at 217.710.2899 or email at PastorRachel@mediacombb.net. The “Sunday…

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A Change of Plans

Friends, After conversations with several of our church leaders, we have decided that Loda UMC will not hold worship services this Sunday, March 15. We do not take this step lightly. Looking at who are most at risk for Covid-19 (those over 60 and those with underlying medical conditions), we…

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“Sunday Drive” Concert!

Sunday Drive is coming to the Loda United Methodist Church! This trio is known for their family harmony, warm, smooth voices and humor. They are coming for an exciting musical event on Sunday, March 29th, 6:00 p.m. at the Loda United Methodist Church.   Jeff Treece, Misty Treece, and Dusty…

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Ash Wednesday

Please join us this Wednesday, the 26th, at 7:00 p.m. for our Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday marks the first day or the start of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday always falls 40 days before Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when Christians…

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Valentine Party

Barb and Gary Vance, with their granddaughter, enjoyed the Valentine’s lunch/party. We raised a generous amount for local mission project. Thank you everyone who participated and willingly gave! Our Women’s Fellowship is hosting a Valentine Party on February 9th, after our worship service, for our church family. Lunch will be…

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Baptism Renewal

We will remember our baptism Sunday, January 12th with a congregation-wide reaffirmation of our faith, renew the covenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ’s Holy Church. If you have not been baptized and would like to be, please contact…

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