CTK Church

WELCA

WELCA Purpose Statement: 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 Mission Statement: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

WELCA Website: The Women of the ELCA’s churchwide website offers an array of inspirational writings. Ranging from Daily Grace, an on-the-go companion for your faith journey to the Gather magazine, a monthly magazine offering a mix of faith-in-life articles, theological reflections, devotions, a regular Bible study, and stories that speak to the hearts and souls of progressive Christian women. Also available on this site are Café, an award-winning web-based magazine for young adult women and the Women of the ELCA blog. See more at: http://www.womenoftheelca.org

OPPORTUNITIES for Women of the ELCA at Christ the King

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. The Prayer Shawl Ministry allows people to lovingly donate their time and talents by creating hand-knit or crocheted shawls for those in need. No need to know how to knit or crochet – we will teach you! This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Library.

Quilters

Extra hands are always needed to make quilts. No sewing skills are needed. The quilts go to CtK graduates, on mission trips, and to families in need in the F/M area. Churches United, the Dorothy Day House, YWCA, and the Rape and Abuse Crises Center are among others who receive quilts from our quilters during the year. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00am, and will meet sometimes twice a month during the busy season (these times are always listed in the HeartBeat).

Lutheran World Relief Kit Supplies

FABRIC KITS

  • 2 pieces of cotton or cotton blend fabric ( 2-1/4 yds 60” wide, 3 yds of 44” wide, or 4 yds of 36” wide).
  • 2 spools of matching general purpose thread, 250-300 yds each.
  • Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second piece of fabric and tie with yarn, ribbon, or strip of fabric. Please do not enclose in plastic bags.

SCHOOL KITS

  • Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide– or college-ruled paper; approximately 8” x 10½” (NO loose leaf paper).
  • 1 blunt scissors.
  • One 30 centimeter/inch ruler (2 sided).
  • 1 pencil sharpener.
  • 5 new unsharpened pencils with erasers, secure w/ rubber band.
  • One 2 1/2 “eraser.
  • 5 blue or black ballpoint pens (no gel); secure together with a rubber band.
  • 1 box of 16 or 24 crayons.
  • 1 sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag provided by WELCA.

HEALTH KITS

  • 1 bath-size towel (dark color — approximately 52” x 27”).
  • 2 bath-size bar soap (in package).
  • 1 adult-sized toothbrush (in package).
  • 1 comb (wide tooth preferred—remove packaging).
  • 1 metal nail clipper (remove packaging).
  • All items should be in new and good condition. Wrap all items in the towel and secure with ribbon or yarn. Please do not enclose in plastic bag.

CIRCLES

Christ the King currently has four circles – Anna, Esther, Sarah, and Saturday. These Circles meet monthly for Bible study, host special events, organize parties for local nursing homes, and raise money and donate goods for designated missions. Circles meet all year long, except during June, July, and August.

  • Anna Circle meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. (Meets in the Church Library).
  • Esther Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am. (Meets in the Church Library).
  • Sarah Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. (Meets in Circle Member’s Homes).
  • Saturday Circle meets the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. (Meets in the Church Library).
  • Circle leaders Bible study: Circle Bible Study leaders are invited to meet the second Monday of the month at 10:00 am in the Library to go over that month’s study. This is open to ANYONE who would like to attend.