Accessibility Statement
Lakewood Presbyterian Church is committed to improving physical, digital, and spiritual accessibility for all individuals, reflecting Christ's welcoming love for every person.
Last Updated: September 2, 2026 • Lakewood Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
We believe every person is a cherished child of God. We actively strive to remove barriers so that everyone—regardless of ability, age, vision, hearing, or neurodiversity—can fully participate in worship, fellowship, study, and service.
Website Accessibility Tools
Visitor-Controlled Visual Assistance
The floating accessibility widget provides visitor-controlled tools that can increase legibility and reduce visual fatigue. Available options may include:
Maximizes contrast against white backgrounds, eliminating subdued grays for effortless reading.
Hyperlinks receive distinct underlines and high-visibility yellow hover focus states.
All cards, forms, inputs, and buttons are framed with solid borders for clear spatial separation.
Your selected accessibility preferences may be remembered by your browser for future visits.
How to Open Accessibility Tools Anywhere
- Floating Accessibility Widget: Click the floating blue Accessibility button in the bottom corner of any page to toggle High Contrast, change font sizing, switch to a dyslexia-friendly typeface, or highlight hyperlinks.
- Mobile Devices: Tap the floating Accessibility button to open the available accessibility options.
Comprehensive Accessibility Standards
Digital & Web Accessibility
We work toward the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA and regularly improve the site as content and technology change:
- Keyboard navigation and focus-visible indicators throughout.
- Descriptive alternative text (alt tags) for images and media.
- Clear semantic headings, structured landmark roles, and responsive layouts.
- Design choices intended to support current screen readers and assistive technologies.
Worship & Sanctuary Access
Available accommodations may include the following. Please contact the church office before your visit if you would like to confirm a specific accommodation:
- Wheelchair-accessible sanctuary seating, ramps, and accessible parking.
- Large-print worship materials available upon request when possible.
- Assistance from ushers and the sound team with available listening accommodations.
- Livestreamed services with full recorded archives available online.
Accessibility Feedback & Requests
Accessibility is an ongoing journey. If you encounter any barriers on our website, require worship accommodations, or have suggestions for improvements, please reach out to our church office. We are eager to assist you.
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Terms of Use
Welcome to the digital home of Lakewood Presbyterian Church. These terms govern the use of our website, livestreams, media archive, and online ministry services.
Effective Date: September 2, 2026 • Lakewood Presbyterian Church (Jacksonville, FL)
01. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the website of Lakewood Presbyterian Church ( lpcjax.org ), our livestreams, media archives, Realm church portal, or related electronic ministry services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please discontinue use of the Services.
02. Christian Community Conduct & Acceptable Use
We strive to maintain digital spaces characterized by Christian grace, mutual respect, and Christian hospitality. When using our contact forms, prayer walls, Realm directories, or interactive features, you agree not to:
- Submit abusive, defamatory, harassing, profane, hateful, or unlawful material.
- Harvest, scrape, or compile church member contact information for unsolicited commercial solicitation, marketing campaigns, or political campaigning.
- Impersonate church staff, clergy, session elders, deacons, or another church member.
- Interfere with or disrupt the security or technical integrity of our digital platforms.
03. Intellectual Property & Copyright Licenses
All original text, sermons, liturgy, articles, graphics, photography, and audio/video recordings published on this website are the property of Lakewood Presbyterian Church or used under permission.
Personal Study: You are welcome to view, download, and print sermon transcripts, audio recordings, and orders of worship for personal, non-commercial spiritual devotion, study, and small group teaching.
Music Copyrights: Musical selections, hymns, and other third-party works remain the property of their respective owners and are used under applicable licenses or permissions.
04. Online Tithes, Gifts & Event Payments
Lakewood Presbyterian Church is a tax-exempt church under applicable federal law.
- Charitable Contributions: Tithes, general offerings, mission donations, and memorial gifts given to LPC are voluntary and tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. In accordance with IRS regulations, tax-deductible charitable contributions are generally non-refundable once given.
- Annual Contribution Statements: Registered donors receive official giving receipts and annual contribution statements for tax filing purposes via Realm or mail.
- Event & Retreat Fees: Registration fees for certain events (e.g., youth retreats, mission trips, flower dedications) may be subject to event-specific refund deadlines. Please contact the church office regarding cancellation policies.
05. Spiritual Counsel & Crisis Disclaimer
Not for Emergency Services:
Online contact forms and email inboxes are not monitored 24 hours a day for immediate crisis intervention. If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, mental health crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, please call 911 or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 immediately.
Our pastoral staff and Stephen Ministers offer Christian spiritual guidance and pastoral prayer. Pastoral counseling is provided from a faith perspective and is not a substitute for licensed psychiatric care or legal counsel.
06. Third-Party Links & Affiliated Services
Our Services contain links to external third-party platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Realm (ACS Technologies), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) agencies ( pcusa.org ), and local mission partners. Lakewood Presbyterian Church is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or terms of third-party websites.
07. Facility Usage & Building Reservations
Information on this website regarding sanctuary use, wedding ceremonies, memorial services, or Benz Hall rentals is subject to approval by the LPC Session and compliance with our official Church Facility Use Policies and fee schedules.
08. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lakewood Presbyterian Church, its ministers, staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to use this website, livestream broadcasts, or online tools.
09. Changes, Availability & Governing Law
We may revise these Terms of Use as our website, ministries, or legal obligations change. The effective date above identifies the current version. We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue website features without notice. These terms are governed by the laws applicable in the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please reach out to our church office:
