Christ the King

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Programs and Services


  • Baptism
  • Holy Communion
  • Confirmation
  • Marriage
  • Outreach

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    Baptism
    Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the Christian Church.  Persons desiring Baptism for their infants or small children may speak to the pastor.  Such persons should begin attending Christ the King prior to their child's baptism (1) to see if this is a church in which they want to be involved, (2) to see if it is a church in which they want their child to be raised, (3) and so that the people of Christ the King can get to know the parents whom they will be assisting and the child they will be nurturing.  Prior to baptism, older children and adults receive instruction in the Christian faith.  Persons inquiring about Baptism should speak with the pastor.

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    Holy Communion
    The Lord's Supper is provided weekly at Christ the King and everyone is welcomed at the Lord's table.  Baptized persons who have previously begun to receive Communion are invited to receive the bread and wine.  Persons who do not yet commune are invited to come to the altar for prayer and blessing.  Coming to the Lord's Table is an occasion for forgiveness and renewal, and an act of rededicating one's elf to god.  Persons who have not yet begun to receive Holy Communion may speak to the pastor about preparing to do so.

    At Christ the King, baptized children usually begin receiving Holy Communion following a period of instruction.  The age at which a child communes depends on the interest of the child, and the evaluation of the child's readiness by their parents and the pastor.  This usually happens in the elementary years.

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    Confirmation
    Confirmation is the rite in which persons, baptized as infants or young children, affirm for themselves the Christian faith in which they have been raised, and are confirmed as maturing members of the Christian community.  Young persons are encourages to begin preparing for confirmation around the time they enter the seventh grade.  Preparation includes a period of study focused on the basic teachings of the church and the lifestyle of faith.

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    Marriage
    Persons planning to be married should consult with the pastor at least six months prior to the wedding date. Couples are expected to meet with pastor for at least six sessions of premarital counseling and wedding planning. Weddings may be conducted at the church or at other appropriate sites.

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    Outreach
    Small groups provide an opportunity for involvement, study, discipleship, outreach, and support.  They are an intentional face-to-face gathering of three to twelve people on a regular time schedule with the common purpose of discovery and growing in the abundant life in Christ.  essential components are biblical reflection, mutual support through intentional community building, group ministry, and prayer.  Each group runs 6 to 8 weeks (or longer at the choice of the group) for two hours and each group is devoted to a single topic.  Group topics offered are: Self-esteem (encouraging self and others), Smart Choices (making your way through life), Men and Women (building communication), Peace (Christian living in a violent world), Following Jesus (encouragement from the Beatitudes for a troubled world), Faith (confidence and doubt in daily life), Prayer (meeting God in daily life), and others as requested.  See the Nurture Committee Chairperson to register.

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