Find a place to grow in your faith and friendships at HSM (High School Ministry). We learn from the Bible, hang out, play games, and make lifelong memories. Meet in The Block Sundays at 6pm.

Join us for our MSM (Middle School Ministry) gathering every Sunday at 10:45am for worship, a short message, and fun and games!

High schoolers, bundle up and get ready to hit the ice for a night of skating fun! Whether you're an experienced skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, come glide, laugh, and make some cool winter memories with friends!

Cost: $20

Please arrive at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink at 5:45pm. Participants must bring the waiver to the event (also in the confirmation email).

New or newer to Lakeside? Take a quick 10 minutes after the gathering to find your next step! Meet some of our pastors, enjoy some snacks, and learn how to get connected here at Lakeside, so you can find out how to go beyond just attending on Sundays.

Hello Lakeside is offered once a month in the Lobby after each gathering.

Upcoming Dates:

• December 15

• January 12

No need to register—just show up!

During Both 9 and 10:45am Gatherings

Don’t miss our annual Lakeside Kids Christmas Sing-Along at both the 9 and 10:45am gatherings. Children, wear your favorite, festive holiday outfit and come ready to sing out loud! Parents, this is a Lakeside favorite, so please arrive early to check in your children and grab some great seats. The celebration will continue after the gathering with hot cocoa, treats, and family photo area.

Kids, use the videos below to practice!

Families, you are invited to bundle up and join us for an ice skating night in Historic Folsom! Lakeside Kids is reserving the whole rink for a night of skating, Christmas music, hot cocoa, s'mores and treats, and of course, fun! 

We have limited capacity, so please sign up soon! For little ones or parents/grandparents who are not skating, you are welcome to join in the fun; please register as a "non-skater" so that we know you'll be there! 
Cost:
Age 4-11: $15
Age 12 and up: $20
(No cost for non-skaters.)

We are at full capacity for Family Skate Night, so registration is now closed.

Sun, Dec 8: 4:30-6:30pm
(Doors open at 4pm)

Adults 55+, you are invited to this fun night at the theatre to see Holiday in the Hills, guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! The musical, set in the late 1880s right here on Sutter Street, includes dynamic characters, dancing, music, and skits. Seating is limited.
Cost: $21

Christmas Around Towne is a beautiful example of community collaboration, with 40 area churches and organizations participating to provide a shopping experience, meal, and program, for our neighbors experiencing financial hardship. Sponsored by Lakeside mission partner Powerhouse Ministries, and hosted by Lakeside, the event is a massive operation, with 825 guests and 400 volunteers. Lakeside is responsible for the toy store portion of the event, including stocking and staffing the store. Help us collect 2,000 new and unwrapped toys! Toys can be dropped off during our gatherings or purchased off our wish list.

GOAL: 2,000 TOYS
DONATIONS TO DATE: 1,000 TOYS

LAKESIDE, WE HAVE ONE MORE SUNDAYS TO COLLECT 1,000 TOYS!

Shopping Tour: 4-5:30pm or 6:45-9pm
Social Hour: 4-6pm or 8-10pm
Ladies, we are taking over Sutter Street! Get in the Christmas spirit with an amazing shopping tour and awesome night out. Expect interactive photo experiences, great discounts, a fun gift, and even a raffle! Choose from an early or late shopping tour, and you’ll also want to be sure to take part in our social hour meet-up, where you can enjoy some appetizers and time to connect with other women. This is an awesome way to support our community and a fun event to invite a friend to.
Cost: $20
(Social hour add-on available in registration, includes heavy appetizers and soft drinks.)

Men, you are invited to act as a host, helping to transport all our ladies and keep everyone safe!

The season of Advent is a sacred time of joyfully anticipating something extraordinary—the birth of Jesus. It’s a way to center the whole Christmas season on Jesus, preparing our hearts for celebrating the coming King as we focus on hope, peace, joy, and love.

We encourage you to observe Advent in your homes, and we have resources available to help. Until December 1, we’ll have devotionals as well as resources for children available in the Lobby for purchase to help you and your family make Advent a meaningful time.

WE HAVE ALREADY MET OUR GOAL OF 300 PIES AND DO NOT NEED MORE PIE DONATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Lakeside is partnering with Twin Lakes Food Bank to ensure members of the community have a holiday meal and to show them our care and support. The food bank will be handing out groceries for 300 Thanksgiving meals —complete with turkey, sides, and a pie, and we are grateful to take part.

We are on mission to show the love of God to our community! On the 4th Sunday of every month, we encourage everyone—kids, students, and adults— to join forces and each give $4 “4Folsom!” 

Instead of our normal $4 donation, this month we will be blessing Folsom families in need  by encouraging everyone to purchase toys for Powerhouse Minstries' Christmas Around Towne event!

Middle schoolers, what’s better than a Saturday night of Nerf games, unlimited snacks, and Woods winter camp theme reveal? Just bring a friend—we’ll provide the rest! Register to let us know you’re coming! All middle schoolers attending this awesome night will be placed in a raffle for a chance to win a FREE trip to the Woods camp this year!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - DURING BOTH GATHERINGS
 
Baptism is an outward expression of an inner commitment to Jesus. At Lakeside we practice what is known as baptism by immersion—the submerging of a follower of Jesus into water and rising up out of the water—representing our death to sin and our resurrection to new life in Christ. 

Register now if you are ready to take this exciting next step.

Baptism registraiton is now closed, but you can still be baptized Sunday; visit Guest Services in the Lobby and let us know. Please email christinahunt@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.

One hour of your day can save a life! We have a goal of collecting 16 successful donations, which means we need about 22 donors.

Things to Know:

• The donation process takes about one hour. The actual blood donation takes about 5-7 minutes.

• Donors must bring a photo I.D. or Vitalant donor card.

• Drink plenty of water ( two to three 16-ounce bottles of water two hours before donation).

• Eat a hearty iron-rich meal two hours before donation.

• Must be free of cold and flu symptoms for 72 hours.

• For eligibility questions call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or go to https://vitalant.org/blood-donation-requirements.

• You must be 16 years old to donate, and there is no upper age limit for blood donation. 

• 16 year old’s must have a signed Vitalant parent consent form which can be found at  Donor Forms (vitalant.org) and available at the blood drive.

Use the button below to book your appointment online or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFR186.

BAPTISM CLASS FOR KIDS— Monday, Nov 4: 5:30pm-6:30pm
(Baptism,  Sunday, Nov 10)
  
In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized. Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home.

NOTE: If your child is interested in baptism, and can NOT attend class at this time, please reach out to Pastor Jen at jenjarvis@lakesidechurch.com

Fall is finally here, and we are kicking off the season with a Potluck and Bingo Night. Bring your favorite dish to share and get ready to win some fun prizes! It will be a great night for connection and conversation! 

Registration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome. $10 at the door

If you're new to Lakeside and want to learn more about who we are and how to get connected, we'd love for you to join Pastor Brian and Pastor Alisha for dessert and conversation. We'll share Lakeside's story—where we've been and where we're headed—and help you discover your next steps with us!

*Limited childcare available for ages 1-10

Enjoy Halloween middle-school style with an evening of fun, games, lazer tag, and candy. Come in your best costume for a chance to win prizes. Bring a friend!Let us know you're coming so we can get as much candy as possible!

High schoolers, join us for a special night of worship just for you! Gather under the stars with friends as we worship Jesus together in a vibrant and meaningful time of worship and community.

We’ll be meeting on the Block Amphitheater - bring a chair or blanket!

High Schoolers, stick around after HSM for Slamfest! Get ready for an epic night featuring a dunk contest, where you can show off your best moves for a chance to win a brand-new DeMar DeRozan jersey! Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Wear your favorite sports jersey and be sure to invite a friend for a night of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition.

3Strands Global Foundation is hosting their annual Break Free Run—a 5K/10K walk/run to stand up against human trafficking—at Lakeside Church, with the goal of bringing both local and global communities together to educate them on human trafficking awareness and prevention.

Sun, Oct 13: 9 and 10:45am Gatherings

Our Lakeside Baby Dedications provide parents with the opportunity to publicly commit, in the presence of the church family, to raising their children to know Jesus. Babies, ages 0-23 months, are welcomed up on stage for introduction and a personalized prayer with Pastor Brian. This is a special and memorable time for both families and the church, as we treasure babies as a precious gift from God.

Registration is now closed. Please email KIDS@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM with any questions.

Join the Lakeside Hiding Group for a beautiful hike to Sylvia Lake via Lyons Creek Trail. This hike is 11 miles roundtrip, with flat to gently uphill terrain. Click HERE for more information.

We’ll meet at Lakeside and carpool to the trailhead, about a 65-75 minute drive.

Email Mike Smith to RSVP and to let him know if you can drive. MICHAEL.SMITH16@ATT.NET.

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We are looking forward to our big, all-church baptism celebration at Black Miners Bar!

BAPTISM  is an outward expression of faith for those who have decided to commit their lives to Jesus. Baptism illustrates transformation, and each baptism is worthy of a party, so baptisms at Lakeside are a true celebration!

Baptism registration is now closed, but that does not mean you can’t be baptized Sunday! Show up at the lake and let us know you are ready to take this exciting next step in your faith journey.

And if you aren’t being baptized, come celebrate with us and show your support! Bring a picnic lunch and some chairs and enjoy a beautiful time of celebrating transformation in Jesus.

Contact christinahunt@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.
State Park Entrance Fee: $10/vehicle

Families, we are hosting a free Lakeside Kids Family Movie Night, and you and your kids are invited!

6:00-6:30: Arrival at The Block (Chat and hang out while your kids play!) 
6:45: Welcome
7:00: Movie with Free Popcorn

We'll enjoy the movie downstairs in The Block with lots of free popcorn! Bring blankets or low-back chairs for seating. Candy will be available for purchase.

Meet some new friends, invite some friends, and we will see you there!

Be sure to register so we can get a head count for popcorn.

BAPTISM CLASS FOR KIDS—Tuesday, September 24: 5-6pm
BAPTISM—Sunday, September 29 at the Lake (Black Miners Bar)

In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized.

Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home! 

Folsom's Community Service Day is our city's largest day of volunteerism, and 2024 marks the eleventh year of the event. The day mobilizes about 2,000 volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that will have a lasting impact in our community. 

As one of the founding partners of Community Service Day, Lakeside plays an integral role as the central launching point for all 2,000 event volunteers.  We had slots for about 130 volunteers to help us host, and so many have stepped up! But we still need volunteers to help us with traffic control! This is a great opportunity to serve selflessly and welcome people onto our property with a smile. Will you join us?

Monthly, Fridays: 4-5:30, beginning Sept. 6
4/5 Kids is a ministry group for 4th and 5th graders to deepen friendships and grow in faith while in community. Every month we have fun activities and food, and we learn about living boldly and wisely as followers of Jesus. We are looking forward to exploring this year's theme, "Heroes of Faith."

Costg: $45