RESTROOM RENOVATION - STARTING JULY 29

The target start date for the restroom renovation is July 29. As materials come in, they will be stored in the west end of the Fellowship Hall. The project will last approximately 3 weeks.

BIBLE & BRUNCH - JUNE 30 TO AUG 25

Starting on June 30 join Pastor Ed after worship for a few snacks and conversation in the choir room (approx. 20-30 minutes). Each week we'll chat about the scripture that was just used in worship. It'll be an opportunity for questions, conversation, and croissants! 


After worship this summer:

  • June: 30, July 7, 14, 21
  • August: 4, 11, 18, 25

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - JULY 20

We will meet on Saturday, July 20 in Fellowship Hall, continuing our study of the Gospel of Mark. Come join us fellas! 

CROSS & CROWN BOOK GROUP - JULY 29

The July book will be A FULL LIFE - REFLECTIONS AT NINETY by Jimmy Carter. Copies are available outside the church office. Our discussion for this book will be Monday, July 29. Email Alice Miley with questions. 

WEEKEND OF SERVICE - SEPT 7 & 8

The Weekend of Service is coming September 7 & 8. This is a synod-wide event to recognize the importance of service to our church community. The Christian Service Team is working on projects that will most likely fall on Saturday the 7. Some projects tentatively include SAWs, Outreach Indiana, and Changing Footprints.



Mark your calendars and watch and listen for more details!

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Again this year, Cross and Crown will manage 3 beds in the community garden that will benefit the Sharing Place. If you are interested in helping with this ministry—weeding, harvesting produce, general garden maintenance, etc.—please contact Lisa at lisastocks@cclutheran.com for more information. 

OUTREACH INDIANA NEEDS YOUR HELP

About Outreach Indiana

During “Summer Days Together,” we first met the folks at Outreach Indiana. Their mission is focused on homeless teenagers and young adults (approximate ages are 16-25). 


They provide meals Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a computer room, a homey place where their clients can shower, shampoo, do laundry, get clothing, bedrolls and personal hygiene items. The counselors work with these young people to help them better their situations—obtaining additional schooling, finding housing, work, medical attention as well as spiritual guidance.


Clothing Drive

They always have a need for new or gently used age appropriate clothing, as well as personal hygiene items.


The Christian Service Team would like to reach out to the congregation and ask for donations of gently used or new “age appropriate“ clothing as well as personal hygiene items.


Most needed items (at this time) include:

  • New men’s boxers & boxer briefs (all sizes)
  • Tents
  • Women’s sports bras (all sizes)
  • Women’s socks
  • Men’s socks
  • Men’s jeans (all sizes)
  • Ladies stretch pants (all sizes)
  • Travel size personal hygiene items (if you save the ones from your hotel stays, those are perfect)
  • Ladies tops: sizes small to 2x
  • Men’s shirts: sizes small to 2x

You can place your donated items in the collection box in the narthex. Thank you for your support and willingness to help the young people being served by Outreach Indiana. If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Bass.

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!

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



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.