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Lorain1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052
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We're glad you're here.Lorain has a place for kids of all ages. A safe place to open God’s word, memorize scripture and be discipled.
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a place for kids to learn about Jesus
Lorain has a place for kids of all ages. A safe place to open God’s word, memorize scripture and be discipled.
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Student Ministry explores more about jesus' love for all
Our Student Ministry is a place where anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a culture of inclusive students who love to bring others in and love them well. We are excited to see what God has in store for your family! We currently meet on Sunday morning at 11am.
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Got questions? We have answers!We want you and those attending with you to feel welcomed! As you arrive, please just let one of our greeters know that you are “new here.” They will direct you to the Welcome Counter to help you get comfortable, get you a free cup of coffee/tea, and answer any questions you may have.
Upcoming Events
Here's what's happening next at LorainAugust 2025
Pastor Jim Announcement & Lead Pastor Succession Info
Dear Church Family, As we enter a significant season in the life of our church, we are both grateful and expectant. With deep appreciation for the faithful leadership of our current pastor, Jim, we now look ahead to what God has next for our congregation. The baton is being passed, and we have formed a pastoral search committee, prayerfully seeking ...
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
When: Beginning August 31 Where: All Campuses Who: Anyone and everyone! As we enter a significant season in the life of our church, we are both grateful and expectant. With deep appreciation for the faithful leadership of our current pastor, Jim, we now look ahead to what God has next for our congregation. The baton is being passed, and we ...
September 2025
(L) Tuesday Morning Prayer – Weekly
Come and have devotions from God’s Word with the people of Open Door’s Lorain Campus as we lift up our people, our city, and their needs in prayer. Over the next few weeks, we’re planning on meeting in multiple locations to pray. Please refer to the dates and locations below: 4/30: Panera (8000 Oak Point Rd, Amherst, OH 44001) west ...
(L) AXIOS Students – Weekly
AXIOS Student Ministry When: Axios meets Wednesday Evenings at 6:15 pm – 8 pm. Where: Lorain Campus Who: Students Grades 7–12 At the Lorain campus, our “Axios” Student Ministry is a place where anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a culture of inclusive students who love to bring others in and love them well. We are excited to see ...
Lorain Campus Worship & Prayer Night
When: September 3 | 6:30PM Where: Lorain Campus Auditorium We will be taking time as a campus to worship and pray with one another on September 3rd. This will be a time to seek the lord, give him glory and prepare our hearts as we enter into a 10-week discipleship study. No need to register. You only need to come ...
The Cohort: Module Four
Where: Elyria Campus, Room 200 When: Every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning September 8. Every Third Monday is on Zoom only. Who: Those who are interested in learning to teach, lead, and dig deeper into their faith in an academic style. Module 4 Content • Satan, Demons, Angels • Doctrine of the Church • Doctrine of the Last Days The Cohort is ...
GriefShare – Weekly
Where: Elyria Campus, Room 200 When: Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who ...
The Purple Book
Runs: September 10 – December 10 When: Wednesdays | 6:30–8PM Where: Lorain Campus This fall, we are devoting Wednesday nights to making disciples! Join us for the Discipleship Adventure as we will use “The Purple Book” to discover what it means to be a disciple and how we can then be equipped to make more disciples! The book is only ...
MomCo at Open Door
We understand that being a mom can be challenging. But we know it helps when moms gather together in a community to help and support each other as they share their lives and parenting journey to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship with Jesus. We believe in this simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen ...
All Women’s Worship Night
When: September 12 | 7-8pm Where: Avon Lake Campus Who: Women from all campuses! Step away from the noise of life and step into the presence of God for an intimate time of prayer and worship alongside other women. We will be praising Jesus under the stars and beside a bonfire; afterwards, we’ll have a time of fellowship with s’mores. ...
Membership Class – Lorain
This membership class is for those who are interested in taking their next step of belonging to the Open Door Church family. We believe God is at work in His Church in Northeast Ohio, and we are here to invite you to join in the adventure! As we eat lunch together, we will walk through our membership manual and you’ll ...
October 2025
2025 ISRAEL DISCIPLESHIP TOUR
Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey through the pages of the Bible? We invite you to be a part of our 2025 Israel Tour! When: October 21-30, 2025 Deadlines: Register by July 16 Full Payment Due by July 23 Why make the trek to Israel? Immerse yourself in the land where the Bible’s events took place. Walk ...
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Service Times
Sundays at 9AM & 11AM