• "Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors"

    Welcome to Lakeville United Methodist Church

    Join us for Sunday worship service at 9:15 AM.

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    Experience Worship With Us

    We welcome everyone, regardless of where you are on your faith journey.

    Come experience the love and fellowship of our community.

  • Calendar of Events for November-December 2025

    Note – Regular Worship Time – 9:15 am,Time changes Bold
    November 1 - AnnualCharge Conference – Lakeville UMC – 10:00

    November 2 – First Sundayin Lakeville at 10:00, Church Council to meet after Worship

    November 9- Worship -Lakeville at 9:15

    November 16 - Worship –Lakeville - 9:15, Pack Shoeboxes after worship

    November 23 – WorshipLakeville - 9:15

    November 25 –Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, St. John’sEpiscopal Church, 6:00 pm

    November 30 – FifthSunday – joint worship in Lakeville at10:00 – Advent begins,

    Hanging of the Greens

    December 5 & 6 –Sharon Holiday Fair

    December 7 - - FirstSunday in Sharon at 10:30, or in Canaan at 9:00

    December 13 – HollyberryFair in Canaan

    December 14 – WorshipLakeville – 9:15

    December 21 – WorshipLakeville – 9:15

    December 24 – ChristmasEve Worship - Lakeville – 5:00

    December 25 – ChristmasDay

    December 28 – WorshipLakeville – 9:15

    Birthdays –

    December 2 – Deanne Lyle

    December 3 – Michael Flint

    December 8 – Therese Flint

    December 16 – Clayton Smith

    December 21 – Abby Silvernail

    December 23 – Whitney Moody

    Anniversaries –

    November 22 – Paul and Anthy Hellmers


    Update on Operation Christmas Child - We packed 36 shoeboxes. Thanks to everyone who donated so generously.

  • News Notes



    Let us count our blessings and be grateful.

    For In Jesus

    We can find

    Hope

    Peace

    Joy

    Love


    Words forReflection -


    TheParadox of Kindness
    You’ll give your time, your care, your heart,
    often to people who may never give it back.
    And sometimes that hurts.
    But kindness isn’t a transaction.
    It's a reflection of who you are, not
    what you get in return.
    Because life has a strange way of circling things
    back, just not from where you gave them.
    The help you gave returns as grace.
    The love you offered shows up as peace.
    The understanding you shared comes back as clarity.
    You rarely receive from the same place you gave.
    But you always receive.
    That’s the quiet paradox of kindness.


    Thanksgiving is a time when we are reminded to bethankful, grateful, and consider the blessings that abound in our lives. Here
    are some reflections from various people.

    "We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count." —Neal A. Maxwell

    “Simple blessings are all around us. Once we receive them with thanksgiving and appreciation, we experience true joy.” —Krystal Kuehn

    • "Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving." —W.T. Purkiser
    • Advent is a time for anticipating andpreparing for the coming of Christ. We can focus on this time by sharing in the
      four parts of Advent.
    • 1st Sunday -Hope – Hope in the coming of Jesus and the love He brought to us.
    • 2nd Sunday – Peace – Seeking ways to bring peace in all ways possible.
      3rd Sunday – Joy - Having hope and seeking peace will bring joy.
      4th Sunday – Love – Being loved by Jesus, more than all things.


  • Meet our Pastor: Rev. Dr Anna Crews Camphouse

    Rev. Dr. Anna Crews Camphouse is a compassionate and visionary pastor who brings a wealth of experience to her ministry. With a background that spans nursing, theology, and community engagement, Anna has dedicated her life to serving others and fostering inclusive communities.

    A native of Alabama, Anna began her professional journey as a registered nurse, working in intensive care, long-term acute care, and emergency settings. Her commitment to holistic care led her to pursue theological studies, earning both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Claremont School of Theology.

    Anna is an ordained elder in the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church and has served congregations across California, Nebraska, Alabama, Connecticut, and New York. A deep commitment to social justice, interfaith dialogue, and empowering women characterizes her ministry. She has been actively involved in initiatives such as the Global Women's Village and the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice.

    Currently, Anna serves as the pastor for Lakeville United Methodist Church, Sharon United Methodist Church, Canaan United Methodist Church, and Millerton United Methodist Church. She also serves as the Lead Pastor of the Northwestern Hills Cooperative Parish UMC. She and her husband, Rev. David Camphouse, who directs the Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center, reside in Sharon with their three children: Sophia, and twins Paul and John.

    Anna's approach to ministry emphasizes relationship-building, community engagement, and creating sacred spaces for meaningful conversations. She believes in the transformative power of faith communities to bring about healing and hope in the world.

    Rev Anna Crews Camphouse

  • Baptism

    Confirmation

    Weddings

    Funerals & Memorial Serivces

  • CORE VALUES

    Grace

    Personal & Social Holiness

    Discipleship

    Mission & Service

    Inclusivity

    Primacy of Scripture

    Hope & Trasformation

    Connectualism

  • Faith in Action

    We are committed to serving our local and global communities

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    At Lakeville United Methodist Church, we are honored to support individuals on the recovery journey by hosting Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. These gatherings offer a safe, welcoming, and confidential space where all are encouraged to share, heal, and grow together in fellowship and hope.

    AA Meeting Schedule:
    Day: Wednesdays
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: Fellowship Hall

    All are welcome—no registration required

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    We are pleased to make our historic church spaces available for community use at Lakeville United Methodist Church. Whether you're planning a meeting, celebration, or special event, our fellowship hall and sanctuary offer welcoming, flexible settings.

    Parish Rental Inquiries:
    Please call (860) 435-9496


    We’ll be happy to discuss availability, rates, and guidelines.

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    At Lakeville United Methodist Church, outreach is at the heart of our faith in action. We are dedicated to serving both our local and global communities through hands-on ministries and compassionate engagement. From organizing baskets for seniors and participating in Samaritan's Purse for Operation Christmas Child to partnering with UMCOR for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, we seek to be a visible sign of Christ’s love in the world.

  • CONTACT US

    319 Main St, Lakeville, CT 06039-1205 | P.O. Box 648 Lakeville, CT 06039-0648
    Sundays 9:15AM
    860-435-9496
    860-435-9496
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