About Us
Our Mission & Vision
Our vision…
is to Be the Body of Christ,
Believers who are Doers, Hearers, and Disciple-makers,
A SonRise for the Whole Community in this Land of Driftlessness.
Our mission…
is to to be One in Jesus the Christ.
Our Core Values...
Speaking Biblical Truths,
Disciplining Oneness in Christ for All,
through Compassion and Love.
For Our Visitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What do United Methodists believe?
As a part of the worldwide United Methodist Church family, we follow a set of Bible-based, God inspired beliefs set forth by our denomination. To learn more about our beliefs, CLICK HERE.
Where should I park? Is there handicapped parking available?
We do not have off-street parking. Park along Center or 5th Streets. There have 2 handicap parking places next to the church – 1 on Center and 1 on 5th street. For handicap access use the West side enterance.
What should I expect?
Our worship service is traditional to blended. We do make use of video technology with the service being live-stream and PowerPoint slides. Our main floor (Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall) are handicapped accessible. and we offer hearing assist devices.
Do you serve Communion?
We service communion on the 1st Sunday of each month.
What should I wear?
In general, the attire favors the casual side of life.
Is there Sunday School?
Yes, we call it Learning time. We have youth and adult learning opportunities each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 AM.
Is there Children's Church or a Nursery?
We do not have a Children’s church but have a children’s time during the worship service. We do have a nursery available.
Is the church available for events (i.e., weddings, funerals, etc.)?
Yes, please contact the church for more information.
How do I become a member of the church?
For church involvement or membership please contact the church office.
Who We Are
Meet Our Pastor
James "Buck" Buckhahn
Pastor
A Welcome Message from our Pastor:
God’s Blessing to you,
I am best known as Pastor Buck, I’ve been serving Lansing UMC since October 1, 2022. I am a second career pastor, having been called into ministry back in 1999. I started out as a lay speaker in my local church in Davenport, Iowa. That lead into a 4-year Lay Ministry training program, which lead into becoming a Licensed Local Pastor in 2004 and serving 2 small churches part time north of Atlantic, Iowa for 4+ years while still working my full-time secular job. In 2008, I retired from my secular job and started working full-time for our Lord. Four different appointments across the state of Iowa has brought me here to the land of the Driftless and the beautiful Mississippi river.
So, on behalf of Lansing UMC, I welcome you. As a Wesleyan-centered church, the Bible is our foundation and guiding directive on the road to salvation. As we learn together how to love God to the fullest, incorporating those beautiful but also demanding words, Trust and Obey for there is no other way…. we will also learn not only how to love others, but to bring others to Jesus the Christ.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing to Others.
