Religion
Lakeside Chautauqua
Lakeside’s programming is built upon the four pillars of Chautauqua: Religion, Education, Cultural Arts and Recreation. The Religion Pillar hosts a number of summer programs, including Sunday Worship Services, Faith for Living Hour, Wednesday Family Picnics, Roman Catholic Mass and Vespers by the Lake, as well as children, youth and teen ministries. Check the calendar for the most current listing of programs and events. Complimentary passes are available for all worship services and Faith for Living Hour.
Preachers of the Week
At the heart of the Lakeside experience is the Religion Pillar, fostering faith in the Christian tradition. As part of our Preacher of the Week series, we welcome inspiring preachers to live in residence during the summer to enrich the community spiritually. Every preacher represents a different understanding of faith. We’re excited to welcome the following preachers to share their different perspectives:
May 10 | Lakeside United Methodist Church Guest Preacher
Rev. Courtney Ellis, Associate Pastor, Presbyterian Church of the Master, Bestselling Author, Host of “The Thing with Feathers” Podcast, Mission Viejo, CA
May 24 | Memorial Day Weekend
Rev. Kimberly Orr, Director of Religious Life, Lakeside Chautauqua, Lakeside, OH
May 31-June 4 | Gospel Music Week
Rev. Anthony T. Parker, Senior Pastor, Rhema Fellowship Church, Cleveland, OH
June 7-11 | Interfaith Week
Bishop Rodolfo “Rudy” Juan, Retired United Methodist Church Bishop, Manila, Philippines
— Supported by Steve & Jane Anderson
June 14-18 | Scholastic Scripture Week
Dr. James McGrath, Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language & Literature, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
— Supported by the Charles & Susan Baker Family Endowment
June 21-26 | 106th Lutheran Chautauqua Week
Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, Director, Fresh Expressions House of Studies, United Theological Seminary, & Co-Pastor, Wildwood, Compassion & St. Mark’s United Methodist Churches, Ocala, FL
— Supported by Bill & Linda Smith
June 28-July 2 | Christian Imagination Week
Rev. Dr. Willie James Jennings, The Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Systematic Theology & Africana Studies, Yale Divinity School, Author of The Christian Imagination, New Haven, CT
— Supported by the Knobel Family Endowment
July 5-9 | America’s 250th Week
Captain Nathan Solomon, Chaplain of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Naples, Italy
— Supported by Arden & Pam Douce
July 12-16 | Urban Ministry Week
Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr., Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Birmingham, MI
— Supported by Steve & Kathy Bentley
July 19-23 | Finding a Life Worth Living Week
Rev. Dr. Angela Williams
Gorrell, Author & Public Theologian Redondo Beach, CA
— Supported by the Rev. Ruth C. Shannon Endowment
July 26-30 | Camp Meeting & American Hymn Festival Week
Preacher of the Week: Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore, United Methodist Elder, Chicago, IL
Teaching Pastor of the Week: Rev. Dr. David Thomas, Senior Advisor to New Room (Seedbed Publishing), Brentwood, TN
— Supported by the Rev. Dr. T. Mac & Susan Hood and Steve & Barbara Browning
Aug. 2-6 | Global Wesleyan Week
Rev. Canon Dr. Jennifer Smith, Superintendent Minister, Wesley’s Chapel & Leysian Mission, London, England
— Supported by the Gretchen A. Curtis Endowment & the Rev. Dr. Charles & Barbara Yoost Endowment
Aug. 9-13 | Generosity Week
Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland, Retired Senior Pastor, Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX
— Supported by the Rev. Dr. Norman E. & Shirley Dewire Endowment
Aug. 16-20 | Contemplative Action Week
Dr. Stephen Pavey, Founder, Hope in Focus, Lexington, KY
— Supported by the Hottenroth Family
Aug. 23 | Unseen Wonders Week
Rev. Dr. Carla Sunberg, Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene, Canton, OH
Aug. 30 | Back to Reality Week
Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost, Religious Life Outreach Coordinator, Lakeside Chautauqua, Lakeside, OH
— Supported by Richard & Marcia Sinclair
Sept. 6 | Labor Day Weekend
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Texas & Rio Texas Conferences of The United Methodist Church, Houston, TX
— Supported by Frances L. Camp
Local Churches
There are a variety of worship services located on the grounds of Lakeside. However, if you’re interested in exploring the spiritual community outside the gates or finding a site for a specific denomination, we encourage you to find a church from this list.
Faith Walk Devotional
We’re accepting submissions for our summer Faith Walk Devotional. This special booklet is designed to encourage and accompany Lakesiders as they travel across the grounds. We’re seeking original reflections (around 250 words) inspired by a Lakeside location and rooted in scripture, personal experience, prayer and/or spiritual practice. Send submissions to [email protected] with “Faith Walk Devotional” as the subject line. The deadline is February 28.
Ohio United Methodist Clergy Renewal Scholarship
Since 1873, Lakeside Chautauqua has offered a welcoming community on the shores of Lake Erie grounded in four pillars: religion, education, cultural arts and recreation.
In the biblical tradition, keeping Sabbath is essential to maintaining one’s relationship with God. A time of renewal for clergy is energizing and an important part of maintaining the commitment, passion and skills to focus on ministry.
Lakeside Chautauqua believes that the Ohio United Methodist Clergy Renewal Scholarship deepens the spiritual lives of clergy. The scholarship provides a two-night stay at the Fountain Inn and is eligible for a clergyperson who is a member of the East or West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Apply online! The number of scholarships awarded varies each year and cannot be used between Memorial Day-Labor Day, during the Lighthouse Festival or Lakeside Christmas. Applications are due by November 15. Recipients will be notified by December 15.
This scholarship is supported by the Maureen Moody Endowment. To contribute, contact the Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation at (419) 798-4461, ext. 246.