Tag: Lighthouse United Methodist Church

Blue Barrels are back in town

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

The blue barrels to gather non-perishable food for the Englewood Helping Hand program are now out in downtown Boca Grande. The barrels are located in front of Crews Bank, the Post Office and...

Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa

BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa. “For any of us who have been in Florida for any amount of time, we know...

Letters: Conversation on welcome, patience and service

To the Editor: Great journalism and transparency from both the Boca Beacon and the Lighthouse Methodist Church. The Church Parking Newsletter (August 29 Boca Beacon) makes reference to both the...

Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking

Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. They sent this one out to members, to update them on parking and access to...

Guest preacher

August 7, 2025
Staff Report
News

This Sunday, Aug. 10, the Rev. Patty Frick, a United Methodist elder, will preach at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. She was ordained in 2005 at the Peninsula-Delaware Conference. She served...

Methodist Church explains position after online comments

Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair...

Advance on insurance reignites sheriff’s deputy house fundraising

BY LARRY HANNAH Time is of the essence to get our current sheriff’s deputy out of the camper he and his wife are spending time these very hot summer days. After a resolution from Lee County...

Church staffer speaks to Lee County on road danger

June 19, 2025
Garland Pollard
Community, News

Arcila-Jerez killed on stretch where busy road turns to two lanes After a car accident killed María Arcila-Jerez on Burnt Store Road, her family spoke out at the Lee County Commission meeting...

Parking draft differences in club email

Church group questions wording Emails being sent out to support a proposed parking regulation in Boca Grande have not clarified details sought by Gilchrist Avenue churches. An email sent...

Commissioners visit to talk parking

Tuesday, May 13, over 200 community members gathered in the Lighthouse United Methodist Church to discuss parking regulations. Lee County Commissioners David Mulicka, Cecil Pendergrass and Brian...