IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to a recent fire, our church building is temporarily closed. 


This Sunday, our worship service will be held at 1:30 pm at Allisonville Christian Church, located at 701 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250.


We are deeply grateful to our friends at Allisonville for graciously sharing their space with us during this challenging time. Holy Communion will be served. Please remember to bring your Bible and an item for The Sharing Place.


Pastor Ed is working closely with Allisonville Christian Church and Casa (another congregation that meets there) to secure worship space for us during our regular Sunday morning time. We will share more details soon.

CROSS & CROWN BOOK GROUP - AUG 25

Cross and Crown’s Book Group will meet on Monday, August 25, at 5:15 p.m. at Upland Brewery, to discuss The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain. 


September’s book is a biography: His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Meacham. For questions about the book group, contact Alice Miley.

WEEKENDs OF SERVICE - SEPT 6 & 13

This annual synod-wide project encourages congregations to reach out to the community. This year, volunteering events are scheduled for Saturday, September 6, and Saturday, September 13. 


Saturday, September 6
  • 12 noon - 2 pm - Scarf assembly
  • 10 am - 12 noon - Changing Footprints shoe sorting. Limit of 20 people.
  • 10 am - 12 noon - Salvation Army outdoor project

Saturday, September 13

  • 8:00 am to 1:00 pm - SAWS build
  • 9:00 am to 12 noon - Midwest Food Bank volunteering- SIGN UP HERE (20 people needed)
For more information, contact Lisa Stocks.

SOFTBALL & KICKBALL EVENT - SEPt 21

Calling all softball players!


On Sunday, September 21, Cross & Crown will be joining Allisonville Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. for the Second Annual Softball Game. 


Players of all ability levels, ages Junior High and older are needed to field a softball team comprised of men, women, boys, and girls. No prior softball experience is necessary! Younger children and young-at-heart adults will also have an opportunity to hit a softball or kick a kickball at the end of the softball game.


Of course, the more spectators, the better to cheer on our team!


The game will be held at Lawrence Central High School located at 7300 East 56th Street, Indianapolis. Parking will be in the parking lot directly south of the Lawrence Central High School football stadium. Light snacks and water will be available at the game. 


Please register for the event by clicking here, or contact Tom Grau (317-696-9419) or Coach Rick Westwick (408-802-7252) with any questions.

Animal-loving Coordinator Needed!

Cross & Crown is looking for someone who can advertise, coordinate and set-up our 2025 Animal Blessing on Sunday, October 5 (after worship on the lawn next to the community garden). 


If you are interested, reach out to Pastor Ed at pastored@cclutheran.com. 

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TEXT UPDATES

Interested in joining the Children's Ministry text updates? These Saturday updates will provide reminders about programming and other opportunities for kids. If you would like to be added to the list, please text CCLKIDS to 888-232-1950. If you have any issues signing up please talk to Pastor Ed or Lisa. 

Sharing Place

Family Day Volunteer Opportunity

The Sharing Place has an opportunity for your family (ages 9+) to volunteer together at The Sharing Place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-3 pm. The Sharing Place is located at 6501 Sunnyside Road. 


LEARN MORE


More 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 MORE 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!

DONATIONS FOR OUTREACH INDIANA

Outreach Indiana is in need of a lot of things to help the children ages 14 to 26 that are either homeless or are living on a couch in someone else’s home, or in a home with no support. Whatever you can put in the barrel in the Narthex, will get to them. Thank you in advance!


Clothes

  • During this time when you’re changing out your closets and storing away the winter clothes and going through your summer clothes, please bring those items you think a young person from 14 to 26 can use that you will no longer need
  • New boxer briefs for men, all sizes
  • New cotton underwear for girls, bikini style and briefs all sizes
  • New sports bras for girls, all sizes

Personal hygiene items:

  • Washcloths
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes
  • Deodorant for both men and women
  • Tampons, pads, and liners
  • Individual small bars of soap
  • Shampoo, and conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Tide Pods - the young people are able to do their laundry there

Snacks & Water

  • On their website is a list of snacks that they can give the youth so they have something to eat on the days Outreach is not serving food
  • They also go through a lot of bottled water during the summer month

VIEW GREATEST NEEDS LIST


Thank you all for your support, the staff at Outreach are so appreciative. 


“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.” (Mark 9:37)

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.


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



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. Contact Chris Lantz for details.


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.