Our Ministries

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

Confirmation | Contact: Barb Carter

A ministry of nurture and teaching for 7th and 8th graders as they prepare to affirm their faith in the Rite of Confirmation following 8th grade. Meets Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:20 pm and for Bible Study on Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45 am throughout the school year. Weekend retreats and other special events are scheduled throughout the year.

First Communion | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

For children in 2nd grade and older who are ready to learn about and prepare for Communion. Parental participation is very beneficial. Meets on Sunday afternoons for 6 weeks, usually in the spring.

Lectio Group | Contact: Sue Kephart

A prayer group which practices various types of prayer; contemplative, centering and Lectio Divina. Typically meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:15 pm at Sue Kephart’s house. A introductory class which teaches the practice of contemplative prayer offered periodically.

LOGOS | Contact: Lisa Ehlert

Weekly program for children in preschool through 6th grade: “You are a Child of God and I will Treat you that Way.” Includes playtime, worship skills, dinner, and Bible Study. Many opportunities to serve others, learn about God, and participate in inter-generational activities. Adults participate in many various ways—from Bible Study leaders to dinner table parents and kitchen clean up crew.

Readers Coffee Shop | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

Bible study which previews the upcoming lectionary readings. Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 9:00 am at Book Bums In Olde West Chester.

Safe Haven | Contact: Laura Zajac

A policy adopted by Christ the King which details safety procedures for Adults volunteers who work with children and youth. Training is provided yearly for those new to working with children and youth.

Sunday Morning Adult Forum | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

Discussion of a wide variety of topics. Meeting Sunday morning from 10:00—10:40 am in the sanctuary throughout the calendar year (for all adults).

Sunday School | Contact: Laura Zajac

For all children and youth from preschool through 8th grade. Meets Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 am throughout the school year (7th and 8th grades start at 10:00 am). Adult and youth classroom leaders and helpers work with children in learning Biblical lessons, crafts, and singing.

Youth Forum | Contact: Jim Watson

For all High School students. Discussion of wide variety of topics. Meeting Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45 am in the Youth Room throughout the school year.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Outreach

Contact:  Sandi Nunan

Fellowship Pads | Contact: Susan Dunn

Collect member and visitor information from those attending worship services.

New Member Calls | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

Welcome those visiting the congregation, invite them to return and answer questions they might have about Christ the King.

Notes to Visitors | Contact: Susan Dunn

Welcome those visiting the congregation with a personalized note.

Welcome Cookies | Contact: Susan Dunn

Welcome those visiting the congregation with a special sweet treat.

Welcome Events | Contact: Susan Dunn

Welcome and inform those interested in becoming members of Christ the King. These informal lunch meetings are several times a year and usually on Sundays after the 11:00 worship service.

Web Master

www.ctkluth.org | Email Contact: ctkluthweb@gmail.com
Create and maintain the congregational website which provides up-to-date information about events and ministries of Christ the King. The website is the primary source of information for those searching to learn more about the congregation.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

Book Club | Contact: Laura Zajac

A fellowship group for anyone who loves to read. A wide variety of books, novels and short stories are read throughout the year. They meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at individual’s homes.

CtK Wanderers | Contact: Dave Slone

An adult fellowship group which enjoys taking road trips on their motorcycles. They plan local trips several times a year. Friends are always welcome to participate.

Dinners for Eight | Contact: Ellen Fogle

An adult fellowship group which meets at individual’s homes for a shared dinner. Dinners are planned several times a year with a different mix of people at each dinner.

Fat Saturday Dinner | Contact: Available

A Cajun-style congregational dinner which follows the Fat Saturday worship service. We wrap-up the Epiphany season in real New Orleans Marti Gras style. This dinner follows the Dixie Land worship service on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday.

Grapevine | Contact: Jeanine Leeka

A fellowship group for those age 50 and up which meets monthly for pot luck dinners and fellowship events. They usually meet the 3rd Friday of the month at church.

Men’s Breakfast | Contact: Bob Leeka

A fellowship group for the men. They meet every Saturday at 7:30 am for breakfast at First Watch in West Chester.

Receptions | Contact: Marsha Korth

Coordinate and host receptions for various congregational events, such as First Communion, Confirmation and Ubi Caritas Concerts.

Scrap Book Group | Contact: Ria Schalnat

A fellowship group for anyone who loves to do scrapbooking. They meet throughout the year to create event and family pages for the congregational scrapbook.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

Care Cards | Contact: Available

Send personalized cards to those who are ill, grieving a loss of a loved one, or rejoicing in a new birth.

Child in Our Hands | Contact: Laura Zajac

Sponsor activities that strive to intgrate faith milestone events into the life of families and the congregation while providing intergenerational connections.

College Care Packages | Contact: Donna Mustard

Provide care packages for congregational members who are away at college. Packages are sent in the fall and occasionally the spring. Goodies include a note to remind the students that their church family wishes them well and is thinking of them.

Families in Weekly Prayers | Contact: Church staff

Send letters to congregational members who are in the weekly prayer of the church. Groups of 3-4 families or individuals are prayed for each week on a rotating basis throughout the year.

Flower Delivery | Contact: Available

Send flowers which have been on the altar to those who are ill or homebound.

Helping Hands | Contact: Julie Deak

Provide meals to those who are ill, homebound or home with a new baby.

New Member Care | Contact: Laura Zajac

Welcome and help integrate new members into the life of the congregation.

Prayer Chain | Contact: Don Jenkins

Pray for those in need and rejoicing in the congregation, the community and the world.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

Cantors | Contact: Linda Hill Lally

Adults and youth who lead the vocal sections of the worship liturgy as a soloist or small ensemble. They sing sections of the liturgy such as the Psalm and Kyrie.

Chime Choir | Contact: Laura Zajac

Adults and youth who play choir chimes as a group to enrich worship. The group plays occasionally throughout the year on an as needed basis.

Choir: Adult | Contact: Denise Simpson

All adults welcome to participate. Weekly practice on Thursdays @ 7:00 pm throughout the school year.

Choir: Alleluia (LOGOS) | Contact: Lisa Ehlert

A children’s group for those who are in Preschool-2nd grades and participate in the weekly Logos program. Part of the “worship skills” section of Logos program.

Choir: Joyful Noise | Contact: Kathryn Watson

Vocal and instrumental group of Junior and Senior High youth. They practice Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm followed by dinner.

Choir: Jubilate (LOGOS) | Contact: Denise Simpson

A children’s group for those who are in 3rd-6th grades and participate in the weekly Logos program (part of the “worship skills” section of Logos program)

Choir: Vocal Ensembles | Contact: Denise Simpson

Small ensembles which tackle more difficult material and leading worship occasionally throughout the year.

Instrumentalists | Contact: Linda Hill Lally

Adults and youth who play instruments in worship to enrich music as a soloist or by accompanying choirs.

Praise in Time (PiT) Band | Contact: Linda Hill Lally

Instrumentalists who enrich worship services several times a year and support the Drama Ministry as musical accompaniment.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Outreach

Contact:  Sandi Nunan

Reach Out Lakota | Contact: Sandi Nunan

Coordinate projects with Reach Out Lakota, a local food pantry and service agency, such as Back to School Supplies and the Christmas Giving Wreath.

Fair Trade Items | Contact: Mary Pike

Coordinate the sale of fair trade coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and chocolate to the congregation.

Faith Methodist Food Pantry | Contact: Sandi Nunan

Coordinate donations for Faith Methodist’s local food pantry.

Roselawn Food Pantry | Contact: Linda Cuzzort

Coordinate food and non-food item donations for Roselawn Lutheran Church’s local food pantry. Opportunities to serve at the food pantry are also available.

SERVV | Contact: Diana Blevins

Coordinate the pre-Christmas SERVV gift sale. SERVV is a non-profit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty by providing opportunities and support to artisans and farmers worldwide.

Sister Congregation in Tanzania | Contact: Mary Kinstedt

Coordinate communications and support of our sister congregation in Tanzania.

Summer Lunch Program | Contact: Joan Riggle

Work with Butler County Nutrition Services during the summer months to prepare and serve lunches to school-age children in the Lakota school district who qualify for the free-lunch program.

Ubi Caritas Concerts | Contact: Linda Hill Lally

Coordinate community concerts throughout the year which embody the spirit of Ubi Caritas—”Where charity and love are, God is there.” Free-will offerings are given to various outreach ministries supported by the congregation.

Vida Eterna-Iglesia Lutherana
     Contact: Carmen Colon-Brown, Mission Developer

A Spanish-speaking mission outreach which reaches the Hispanic community in the Butler County community.

Wilmington Homeless Shelter | Contact: Sandi Nunan

Coordinate opportunities to support the Wilmington Homeless Shelter.

World Hunger | Contact: Joan Riggle

Coordinate opportunities to support the ministry of addressing world hunger.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Property

Contact:  Justin Schleibaum

Gardening | Contact: Barbara McQuillan

Plans and maintains the church landscaping throughout the year.

Green Team | Contact: Susan Fox

Works to provide ways for the congregation and its members to be responsible stewards of our resources by recycling, energy conservation and other environmentally-friendly efforts.

Uber Geeks | Contact: Church Office

Provide technical support and expertise for computers and related equipment.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Stewardship

Contact:  Lois Chaney

 

Coordinates opportunities for members of the congregation to share their time, talents and money to support the congregation in its mission and ministries.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Outreach

Contact:  Sandi Nunan

MISSON

To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

PURPOSE

As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

WELCA Board | Contact: Becky Carl

Coordinate Women of the ELCA (WELCA) events throughout the year, such as the Trash and Treasure Sale, Advent Brunch and provide funding support for various congregational ministries.

Mary Martha Circle | Contact: Ruby Nelson; Sonia Cox

A fellowship, service, and Bible study group for women. They sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11:00 am in the ARK. The 4th Tuesday also has a Bible Study which is led by Pastor Betsy.

Rachel Circle | Contact: Judy Bremanis

A fellowship, service, and Bible study group for women--usually meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at an individual’s home. A Bible Study from the WELCA magazine “GATHER” is presented for study and discussion. A monthly service project is part of their outreach ministry.

More information about WELCA, its Circles, and their benevolences is available from the “Christ the King is ...” tab at the top of this page and clicking on “Women of the ELCA” link (or just click on this link).

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

Acolytes | Contact: Erika Wattrick

Children in 3rd-6th grades who assist during worship by lighting candles, receiving the offering and assisting as needed during communion.

Altar Guild | Contact: Jeanine Leeka

Prepare the altar area for worship. Prepare communion elements, “set the table”, change liturgical elements of worship area and care for robes, linens and banners.

Assisting Ministers | Contact: Linda Lightfoot

Adults and confirmed youth who participate in worship as the primary lay representative “on the altar”. They assist in preparations for worship and in the communion liturgy, including reading the prayers of the Church.

Bread Bakers | Contact: Laura Zajac

Prepare homemade communion bread for worship services.

Communion Assistants | Contact: Linda Lightfoot

Adults and confirmed youth who participate in worship by helping to distribute communion.

Cottingham Worship | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

Participate in the worship service which Christ the King leads at the Cottingham Retirement Community in Sharonville. The service is typically at 2:00 pm on the second Sunday of the month.

Crucifers | Contact: Laura Zajac

Youth in 7th—12th grades who assist during worship by processing and recessing with the cross/crucifix.

Drama Ministry | Contact: Jim Watson

All ages welcome. Liturgical drama presented during worship and other special events, such as Drama Camp and St. Lucia—Child of Light Christmas Celebration.

Eucharistic Ministers | Contact: Pastor Betsy Williams

Adults and confirmed youth who take and present communion to those members who are unable to attend regular worship services.

Host Families | Contact: Linda Lightfoot

Families who bring the communion elements to the altar during the worship service.

Lay Readers | Contact: Linda Lightfoot

Adults and youth who read the 1st and 2nd lesson as part of the worship liturgy.

Liturgical Arts | Contact: Denise Simpson

Create artistic displays in the worship area to reflect special events and the liturgical year.

Story Tellers | Contact: Denise Simpson

Adults and youth and families who creatively retell Biblical readings in place of actual readings.

Ushers | Contact: Denny Brown

Adults and youth who act as hosts for the worship service. They distribute bulletins, parish notes, count worship attendance, collect the offering, invite worshipers to the communion table and help as needed during the worship service.

Church Council Liaison:  Elder of Congregational Life

Contact:  Chris Kinnaman

YES! | Contact: John Zajac; Jim Wattrick

A fellowship and service group for high school youth. Youth in Evangelism and Service! (YES!) usually meets Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm. Various social and service opportunities are scheduled throughout the year.

ELCA National Youth Gathering | Contact: Laura Zajac

Youth who will be participating in the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans (July 18-21, 2012).