First UMC Lafayette

Sharing the Love of God through worship, education and outreach.

Rev. Lauretta Lundquist, Pastor

“I love to explore.  I love to see beauty where others do not.  I often laugh to myself.  I am proud to be a Christian. Gilligan was my best friend growing up. I love to create.  I call my husband Beloved, because he is.  I refer to my grandchildren as “the grands”, because they are.  My children say my dog is my favorite child. I don’t ever say they are wrong.  I eat jalapenos raw, and Thai chilies too. I am simultaneously complex and simple, and I make no apologies about it.  I will quote C.S. Lewis and Men In Black on the same day, regarding the same matter. I was ordained in 2021, and I love being a United Methodist Pastor. I love reminding people we are all made in the image of God, we all reflect God. Come to service and introduce yourself, I may or may not remember your name, but I will be thrilled to get to know you.”

Read Pastor Lauretta’s blog HERE