Lakeside, a History

Since 1870, God has used this congregation to give glory and service to the Lord. Centered in Jesus Christ, we seek to be a place where all will know their inestimable worth through the touch of God's grace and thereby find a place of kinship, service and worship.

Many try to find a place for themselves in this factious world. Our church is a lively community of believers who lead with love. Central to our purpose is that you would find an unconditional acceptance, an inviting and inclusive community where needs are met, Our ultimate hope is that all will know the joy of loving and serving Jesus Christ as Lord - and the assurance of knowing Him as Savior. We invite you to share with us in the experiences of faith.

Wherever you have come from, there's a place for you at Lakeside!

Affiliations

Lakeside Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbytery of Prospect Hill, the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the Presbyterian Church (USA).

What is a Presbyterian?

Reformed Faith
The Presbyterian Church (USA) expresses the faith of the Reformed Tradition. Central to this tradition is the affirmation of the majesty, holiness, and providence of God who creates, sustains, rules and redeems the world in sovereign love. The election of the people of God for service as well as for salvation is God's doing, according to God's sovereign rule, and God's unmerited, unconditional love for us.

We believe in one God in three persons: Parent, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The eternal God was incarnate in Jesus Christ. In the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ there is the assurance of God's victory over sin and death and the promise of God's continuing activity in the world. God's redeeming and reconciling work continues through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit who calls us to repentance, unmasks idolatries in the Church and in culture, reminds us of all Christ has promised, empowers and equips the Church, and seals us as Christ's own.

We believe the Church, of which Jesus Christ is the head.
Our mission is to assist the church family in clarifying and understanding the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In learning the Word of God, we will come to understand that we are reconciled to God because of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

God's redeeming and reconciling activity in the world continues through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who confronts individuals and societies with Christ's Lordship of life and calls them to repentance and to obedience to the will of God.