WELCOME!

Whether you're just starting your spiritual journey or looking for ways to grow deeper in your faith, Cross & Crown Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Indianapolis, Indiana is a great place to be.


The community of Cross and Crown welcomes each and every person with openness, understanding and appreciation. No exceptions.

  • We especially welcome and support those who have felt excluded from the spiritual community.
  • We commit ourselves to treat each person as an equally loved, forgiven, accepted, and blessed child of God.
  • We profess the worth and dignity of every person and recognize each one as created in the image of God.

This means: Cross and Crown welcomes and invites people of all races, ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical and mental abilities, family structure and economic status.


As a community we live into the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) which is God’s gift for all people.


All are welcome in this place!

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  • First Time To CROSS & CROWN?

    Welcome! It is a real joy for us to meet newcomers and to tell you about all the good things God is doing in our church family. For over 50 years now it has been our mission to "grow in faith, serve all in need, and gather every person to Christ." That means that no matter where you've come from and where you are on your spiritual journey, we want to come alongside to inspire, equip and encourage you to live out a life that will bring glory to God and be a blessing to the world.


    WHAT TO EXPECT |  SERVICE TIMES  |  DIRECTIONS


  • NEWS & EVENTS

    There's a lot going on at Cross & Crown each week. Check out our day-by-day calendar or read our weekly news announcements.


    CHURCH CALENDAR |  ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Services

    Our Sunday services provide an opportunity to gather together and share in a time of reflection, confession, and celebration of what God is doing in our lives. READ CURRENT WORSHIP GUIDELINES


    Regular Sunday Worship

    Church Address: 5233 E. 79th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250

    GET DIRECTIONS


  • YOUTH at CROSS & CROWN

    We are a growing church, with kids of all ages. We take the teaching of God's word and love to kids as importantly as we do for the adults in our church. Check out the links below to get more info about our offerings for kids in different stages of life.


    K - 6th GRADE |  MIDDLE SCHOOL |  HIGH SCHOOL

  • PETER PANDA PRESCHOOL



    Peter Panda is the preschool ministry of Cross and Crown. Classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from September through May. It is our desire that each child emerge from Peter Panda with a favorable attitude toward learning, a good feeling about themselves, and most importantly, secure knowledge that they are a Child of God.


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    Peter Panda is Hiring

    The current Peter Panda director is retiring at the end of the school year. The preschool is searching for a new director. 

    The job qualifications are below:

    The director must have a college degree, preferably in education, or hold a child development credential (CDA) with added years’ experience in working with young children.  The director must have the ability to manage both people and resources effectively and graciously while possessing robust communication skills. The director must have a strong Christian faith and express positive and enthusiastic personality.

    The director reports to the Peter Panda Board of Directors

    Duties of Director include, but are not limited to the following:

    •        Maintain a Christian environment that is inclusive and sensitive to all students, staff, and family.
    •        Coordinate, supervise, and research the planning and implementation of the preschool curriculum in accordance with the             philosophy of the school, church, and current early childhood education practice.
    •        Effectively communicate with Peter Panda Preschool Board, parents, staff, and children.
    •        Insure the financial health of Peter Panda Preschool
    •        Provide a program for all students and staff that maintains the highest health and safety guidelines including CPR and First           Aid training.
    •        Please see attached for specific Job Responsibilities.
    If interested send your resume to Peterpanda@cclutheran.com by May 13, 2024.