At LPC, we are involved in a variety of community and congregational activities. Our Deacons contribute to various charities and service organizations in the Pierce County area. We provide significant support to the Olympia Presbytery and its work throughout southewestern Washington. Through various special offerings, we support the work of the United Presbyterian Church both nationally and internationally. Several of our members are active in the Washington Faith Action Network to help keep our local and national political leaders informed of vital justice and humanitarian issues.
Our first annual Sunday Picnic was held on July 22, 2018 at the church (8601 104th St SW, Lakewood, WA). Friends, neighbors, the curious, the hungry– all came.
One example of our community involvement is the “Paige Project” wherein Paige Williamson, in connection with Deacons, raised the donation of hygienic supplies for the homeless of Pierce County. Her efforts contributed the following collection of important supplies:
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NOTE: Sermons after March 31, 2019 can be found at the menu link “Sermons”
March 31, 2019 – 4th Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9-12 Luke 15:11-32 The High Cost of Reconciliation Rev. Barlow Buescher
March 24, 2019 – 3rd Sunday in Lent
Luke 13:1-9 Isaiah 55:1-9 Santification Is Puzzling Rev. Barlow Buescher
March 17, 2019 – 2nd Sunday in Lent
Psalm 27 Phillippians 3:17-4:1 In the Meantime… Rev. Mary McGonigal
March 10, 2019 – 1st Sunday in Lent
Deutoronomy 26:1-11 Luke 4:1-13 Remembering What is Important Rev. Barlow Buescher
March 3, 2019 – Transfiguration of the Lord
Exodus 34:29-35 Luke 9:28-36 Getting to What We Believe Rev. Barlow Buescher
Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord Performed by Robert Cochran, Jennifer Matson, and Candice Cochran
February 24, 2019 – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 45:3-11 Luke 6:27-38 How Much is Enough? Rev. Barlow Buescher
February 17, 2019 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
I Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 What Us Unclean People Can Do Rev. Barlow Buescher
February 3, 2019 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 121 Matthew 6:1-13 Beautiful Words but Empty Phrases Rev. Jack Phillips
January 27, 2019 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 19 Luke 4:14-21 Every Sermon Remains Unfinished Rev. Barlow Buescher
January 20,2019 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 55 John 2:1-11 Unexpected Blessing Rev. Barlow Buescher
January 13, 2019 – Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17,21-22 Called Baptized and Pleasing to the Lord Rev. Barlow Buescher
January 3, 2019 – Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Being Willing to See the Star Rev. Barlow Buescher