Summer Schedule:
- In-person worship and live stream on YouTube at 9:30 am
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE NOW IN EFFECT
- Our summer worship schedule began Sunday, May 25 and will run through August l.
- Summer services will start at 9:30 am and there will be no Christian Education for children or adults.
- Our next Bible and Brunch is July 20!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - JULY 13
We will be having an important but brief congregational meeting on Sunday, July 13 immediately after the worship service. We will be discussing the remodeling of the men’s bathroom and the bathroom by the church office. With these projects we will exceed our approved 2025 budget. Per our church constitution, this expected overage needs to be voted on by the congregation. The funds are available and will not cause any financial hardship to the church.
CROSS & CROWN BOOK GROUP -
JUly 28
The Cross and Crown’s Book Group's July selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn. We will meet on Monday, July 28 for our next book discussion. For questions about the book group contact Alice Miley.
BIBLE & BRUNCH
Join Pastor Ed after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation on the Scripture Reading from that Sunday's worship service. Bible & Brunch will meet most Sundays in the Summer with the exception of July 27, and August 31.
FUNERAL HOSPITALITY TEAM
One of the ways that we build community at Cross and Crown is through our support of families who have experienced the death of a loved one. We provide hospitality in connection with the funeral or memorial service and we are in the process of building a team to perform this important ministry. Please consider being part of this team and watch for more information about a team meeting coming soon. For information contact Pastor Ed.
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.
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!
MISSION TRIP DONATIONS
Cross and Crown is sending a team of 14 to Uniontown, Pennsylvania in July for work of learning, service, worship, and community building. We are asking YOU to be a part of this mission in two ways:
- Donations of snacks and beverages for our team to get them through their work and travel! Bottled water, Gatorade, or canned beverages such as seltzer or juice, would be welcomed, as well as individually packaged snacks of all kinds.
- Donations of care items for our host church to use in their ministry to those in need in their community. $5 McDonald's or Subway gift cards, travel-sized toothpaste or deodorant, granola and protein bars, bottled water, socks, Chap Stick, and small washcloths would all be welcomed.
Thanks in advance!!
Look for a table in the Narthex for your donations.
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
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.