2023 Lakeside Chautauqua’s Preachers of the Week

by | August 8, 2022 | About, Preacher of the Week, Religion | 0 Comments

Religion, in Christian tradition, is both personal and social holiness. There are many expressions of religion, and one’s faith journey is not the same as another’s faith journey. Each summer, Lakeside invites preachers from around the world to bring their message to...
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Catholic Mass to be Celebrated at Lakeside

by | April 1, 2022 | Blog, Religion | 0 Comments

During the coming Chautauqua season, Lakeside’s Religious Life pillar will be offering a Roman Catholic Mass each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Train Station beginning June 9. The celebrant will be the Rev. James Peiffer, who is no stranger to Lakeside. As he is...
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The Lakeside Annual Fund Supports Life-changing Programs like MGM

by | November 11, 2020 | Education, Giving, Religion, Teens | 0 Comments

It’s a beautiful summer afternoon in Lakeside, and 6th, 7th and 8th graders are making their way to Cherry Park to join their friends for the Middle Grade Madness (MGM) program led by Bonnie and John Wilkie. Lakeside’s MGM program provides middle school children and...
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2021 Preachers of the Week

by | August 27, 2020 | Preacher of the Week, Religion | 0 Comments

Religion, in Christian tradition, is both personal and social holiness. There are many expressions of religion, and one’s faith journey is not the same as another’s faith journey. Each summer, Lakeside invites preachers from around the world to bring their message to...
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Finding Spiritual Direction

by | July 6, 2020 | Religion | 0 Comments

Chip Richter tells us in one of his delightful tunes, “You’ll never be lost in Lakeside if you know this song.” The rhythm then picks up, and Chip sings the names of all the “tree” streets (plus Central!) beginning with Oak and proceeding to Poplar. It’s true—if you...
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2020 Faith Walk Devotional booklet

by | July 2, 2020 | News, Religion | 1 Comment

As a gift from Lakeside’s Religious Life pillar, complimentary Faith Walk Devotional booklets are available at the Administration Office, Waterfront/Information Center, hotels, Welcome Center and Fifth Street/South Gates. Lakeside is a special place. It has become...
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Devotions for these times: “Looking at the Bright Side”

by | May 14, 2020 | Devotional, Education, Religion | 1 Comment

Staff Blogger: The Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost, Director of Religious Life & Church Outreach Read Philippians 4:4-9 It is hard to keep a positive attitude in these stressful times. With all that we have had to give up, reschedule and do without, the negative looms...
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Devotions for these times: “Living in the Shelter”

by | May 10, 2020 | Devotional, Religion | 0 Comments

Staff Blogger: Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost, Director of Religious Life & Church Outreach Read Psalm 91 These are trying times. Two months ago, “social distancing,” “sheltering in place” and wearing masks were novel phrases and ideas. Now they are part of our daily...
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Devotions for these times: “Joy comes with the morning”

by | April 30, 2020 | Devotional, Education, Religion | 0 Comments

Staff blogger: Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost, Director of Religious Life & Church Outreach Read Psalm 30 We have often heard it said, “God will not give you more than you can handle.” Mother Theresa is reported to have said, “I know God will not give me more than I can...
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Devotions for these times: “How long, O Lord? How long?”

by | April 23, 2020 | Devotional, Education, News, Religion | 1 Comment

Staff blogger: The Rev. Dr. Charles Yoost, Director of Religious Life & Church Outreach Read Psalm 13 During this time of “sheltering in place” and quarantine, have you found yourself living the five stages of grief that Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and others say we all...
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