Children’s Ministry News

Sunday School

Sunday school is offered during the 9:15 hour. All children ages 3 - 5th grade are welcome.

If you are able to volunteer to help with Sunday school or provide a snack please visit the sign-up here:


SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER OR BRING A SNACK


Summer Days Together

Summer Days Together is coming! Families with children, please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23 – Thursday, June 27. Children and an adult caregiver will gather each day to participate in worship, service, fellowship and fun! Registration information will be coming soon. For questions before then, please contact Lisa Stocks.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 5-WEEK CLASS

Please join us for a five-part series on Resurrection, featuring DVD segments from NT Wright and group conversation. 


Join the group Sunday mornings from 9 -10 am on April 14, 21, 28, May 5, and 12. The cost is free. Contact Pastor Ed if you have any questions at pastored@cclutheran.com.

BLOOD DRIVE - MAY 5

The blood mobile will be at Cross & Crown on Sunday May 5th beginning at 9:00 am. If you are blood type O, your blood is in high demand, as it is a universal blood type. To sign up click here. For questions about the blood drive contact Kim Cook.


SIGN UP TO DONATE BLOOD

VIA DE CRISTO WEEKEND - MAY 2-5

There will be a co-ed Via de Cristo Weekend on May 2 – May 5 at Camp Lutherhaven. Via de Cristo is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people. If you would like more information about Vie de Cristo or the weekend contact Ray Smith or Jim Ficorilli.

CHAPEL/YOUTH ROOM UPDATE

As part of the Building-Space Team’s recommendations approved by church council, the Chapel will become the new Youth Room. On May 5 after worship, there will be a short prayer service in the Chapel to commemorate the changing of one season of faithful purpose to another.


The Chapel’s worship elements will be given new and respectful homes (other churches, etc.) and not thrown away. Remaining items include books, furniture, accessories and small items. Sunday, April 14 thru April 28, all items will be available for free to congregation members, first come, first served. 


If you have any questions about the changes, please email Pastor Ed.

NURSERY NEWS

The Cross and Crown Nursery has returned! We are pleased to announce that the nursery has reopened for parents of children under age 5 who would like a place for their child to move about while they are still able to see and hear the worship service. 


Our nursery is not staffed so parents will need to stay with their children at all times. Please visit the bunnies classroom (turn left past the women’s restroom) for all the information. If you have any questions, please talk with Pastor Ed or Lisa Stocks.

NEW MEMBER CLASS

If you are interested in joining Cross & Crown as official congregation members, please reach out to Pastor Ed, either in person or via email: pastored@cclutheran.com. A "New Member Class" and official welcome will take place in the near future. 

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Summer Camp

It is registration time for I/K Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Summer Camp. All information can be found at www.lomik.org. Scholarships of $100 are available to each camper who attends an I/K Lutheran Summer Camp, plus another $100 per camper who attends a Christian camp or conference. Contact Chris Lantz for scholarship information. I/K Summer camp brochures are available on the name tag table.

Sharing Place

Volunteers Needed

The Sharing Place is in urgent need of additional volunteers. They have several areas where you can help: shoppers, sorting/stocking, and housekeeping. 


SEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Donations

Also, keep those donations coming! Corn Flakes, egg noodles, pork 'n beans, spaghetti and sauce, toilet paper or money to Stan. Thanks for your help. Let's keep up the good work!

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity

Family Promise is looking for a few handy volunteers to help install keyless entry pads at their units at Carriage House East Apartments. If you are interested in helping, contact Angi at angi@fpgi.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Becoming a Stephen Minister is a life-transforming experience…an opportunity to serve God, help others, and grow in faith. Through a series of regular articles in the Connection, we will share what it means to become a Stephen Minister.

 

What Do Stephen Ministers Do?

Stephen Ministers make a real difference in the lives of people who are hurting. They walk alongside people going through life challenges like grief, divorce, a medical crisis, job loss, and more. They offer care, support, and encouragement, connecting hurting people with Christ’s healing love during some of the hardest times in their lives.


Stephen Ministers see God at work through their ministry. While trusting God is at the core of their ministry, Stephen Ministers regularly say how their faith deepens as they experience the training, learn to use distinctively Christian caring tools, and witness God at work in the lives of their Care Receivers.


Classes begin the second week of September. 


Learn More

For more information about becoming a Stephen Minister please contact Pastor Ed at (317) 849-4500 or Ron Hanson, Stephen Leader, at (317) 430-2173 for a confidential conversation. Classes will begin in September at Cross & Crown.

Email Chris Lantz with Questions

Participation in Worship

If you would like to participate in the recording of the online worship service, email Chris Lantz.


Devotionals

For those of you who normally pick up one of the devotionals, Word in Season or Christ in Our Home, and would like the next edition mailed to you, please let Chris Lantz know.


Text Alerts

If you would like to be included on the church text alerts, send Chris Lantz an email with the mobile phone number you would like to receive the messages. This method of communication will not be used for prayer requests. 


Simply Giving

If you are tired of writing checks for your offerings and would like the convenience of electronic giving, then we invite you to consider the Simply Giving program. Brochures are available at the Welcome Desk.


Announcements

Announcements of upcoming church events delivered at the beginning of our Sunday worship services are part of the life of our community. Here are some guidelines regarding announcements: 

  • Each announcement must last no longer than 30 seconds. The announcement should primarily direct listeners to the bulletin insert and the weekly Connection for more information. 
  • All announcements must be in the bulletin insert and Connection for that week. 
  • Deadline for the bulletin insert and Connection is Thursday at noon. Send your announcement by email to Chris Lantz in the office, chris@cclutheran.com. 

OFFERING

It takes financial resources to accomplish the work God has called us to do. Your generous offerings enable Cross & Crown to fulfill its mission to grow in faith, serve all in need, and gather every person to Christ. Our giving funds the daily operations of the church, fuels special projects, and supports our many core and outreach ministries. Remember our offerings are an important part of our worship even though we are not meeting in person.


Giving Options

  • Cash or Check - Checks should be made out to “Cross & Crown Lutheran Church.” At in-person services, checks or cash can be put into the offering basket. You can also mail your offering to Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, 5233 E. 79th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250.
  • Electronic Giving -  If you would like to give via regular automated withdrawls, you can find more information and a sign up form here. Complete the form and mail it into the office along with a voided check.
  • Donate Online - We also offer secure online donations via our tithe.ly site. Click on the button below to make an online donation.

JOY FUND

If you find your self in financial hardship during the pandemic, Cross and Crown has a designated fund, called the Joy Fund, to help with unexpected nonrecurring expenses. Email Stacy Reid for more information.