Adult Sunday School

Our current adult Sunday school class is reading and discussing Anne Lamott's simple, yet profound, book, Help, Thanks, Wow. Lamott writes about the three simple prayers essential to coming through tough times, difficult days and the hardships of daily life. These three prayers— asking for assistance from a higher power, appreciating what we have that is good, and feeling awe at the world around us—can get us through the day and show us the way forward. The final class in this series will be held Sunday, May 18 from 9-10 am.

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School is held Sundays at 9:15 am through May 18, when we will break for summer. Please join us!

Hey fellas, what a great new year's resolution - come join the Men's Bible Study Fellowship. We will be starting a new study of the Book of Acts looking at what happened after the death and resurrection of Jesus. We meet on the first, third and fifth Saturday's of each month at 8:00 in Fellowship Hall. Strengthen your faith; have good fellowship with other Christian men. COME JOIN US!

Upcoming Dates: April 26, May 3, 17, 31

In January 2024, there were over 1,700 people reported homeless in Indianapolis. Of that number, 25% of them were children. That number reflects a 18% increase from 2023 and we fear a similar increase in 2025. 

But YOU can help!

Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis began it's Apartment Shelter Program in 2020 during the pandemic and has served 355 families since then! They lease 20-25 apartment units in Indy and host families experiencing homelessness temporarily while they work with a case manager to navigate and overcome barriers that led them to become unhoused. By providing a family their own unit, we can show respect and extend dignity to them during an already stressful time in their lives. Often the children don't even realize they are staying in a shelter, therefore decreasing the trauma that's associated with being homeless. 

Join us to help sustain this program and serve more Indy children and their families experiencing homelessness. C&C has been great about supporting this campaign in the past and has formed a team again this year. We hope that you'll consider donating! 

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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.

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.