Sunday School

Children ages 3 – 4^th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School beginning at 9:15 on Sunday, February 1. We will gather in the Sunday School Room (Room 107). 

Volunteers & Donations Needed

We are looking for help to make our year a success. Please consider signing up to help share the good news with our youngest members. We are in need of volunteers to share a bible story and lead a craft or game each week. All materials, training, and support are provided. We also need donations of a peanut- and tree-nut-free snack each week for 25 children. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Stocks.

See How You Can Help

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. 

The Men's Bible Study will meet at Cross & Crown on Saturday, January 3, 17, and 31, 2026, at 8 am. For questions about the men's bible study, contact Ron Hanson.

Save the Date

Summer Days Together will be held this year from Sunday, June 7, to Thursday, June 11. Summer Days Together is open to congregation members, friends, and family of the congregation. Children and a caregiver come together for worship, service, fellowship, and fun each day. More details and registration information will be coming soon. If you have any questions before, please reach out to Lisa.

As the restoration at Cross & Crown continues, we are grateful for the many ways our church family wants to help. 

Unfortunately, many of the church’s contents were not salvageable and will need to be replaced. While our insurance will cover these costs, we ask that any replacement items be approved by the appropriate ministry leader before purchase.

• Purchases under $250 can be approved directly by the ministry leader.
• Purchases over $250 should receive approval from the Executive Committee before being made.

Please take a moment to consult with your ministry leader before purchasing anything. Your care and attention help ensure that resources are used wisely as we continue to restore our church home.

Ministry leaders will share monthly updates with the Church Council on all purchases, large and small, so that the whole community can stay informed and connected in this work.

Below are the ministry leaders and their contact information:

• Altar Guild – Beth Overmyer, Overmyer.beth@gmail.com
• Worship Items – Pastor Ed, pastored@cclutheran.com
• Music Items - Gayle Sarber, vgaylesarber@gmail.com
• Adult Education – Pastor Ed, pastored@cclutheran.com
• Middle School/High School – Alyssa Roberts, alyssaroberts@cclutheran.com
• Sunday School – Lisa Stocks, lisastocks@cclutheran.com
• Fellowship/Kitchen Items – Ray Smith, rlsmith301@gmail.com
• Christian Service – Fred Lusk, fhlusk@verkler.com
• Property – Ron Lantz, rjlantz66@comcast.net
• Parish Ministry – Chris Lantz, chris@cclutheran.com
• Office Supplies – Chris Lantz, chris@cclutheran.com

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)

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.