Welcome to Christ the King Church!

We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod. We are committed to the mission of proclaiming to the world the message of God’s reconciling work revealed in Jesus Christ and proceeding in the Spirit of God.

Our faith calls us to be an inclusive community welcoming and affirming people of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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Church News & Events

2022 MLK Parade Update

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The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod will continue to march in the MLK Jr. Parade on Jan 17th. Members and friends of Christ the King Church who are attending or considering attending are strongly encouraged to wear well-fitting N95, KN95 or KN94 masks and follow COVID-19 health and safety measures. Contact Rebecca Shields rshields63@gmail.com to find out where the Synod will meet for the parade and for more information.

The (ARC) Committee invites you to join us in celebrating the legacy of MLK Jr. for our three-Part Zoom study of MLK Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail (Jan 20, 27th and Feb 3rd) and two-Part Adult Forum (Feb 6th and 13th) on holidays and heritage in Black Communities.

Together with the Center for the Healing of Racism, join us in celebrating MLK Jr’s Birthday with a virtual event, Friday Jan 14th, 12 to 2.

Sermon from Baptism of Our Lord with Guest Pastor Rev. Jen Kindsvatter

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Rev. Jen Kindsvatter Sermon
at Christ the King, Houston
January 9, 2022 – Baptism of our Lord

Grace and peace to you from our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

GREETINGS

I bring greetings to you from Lutherhill Ministries – the outdoor ministry of our synod and your church. Since 1954, Lutherhill has been a place set apart for rest and play – for people of all ages. Whether you’re drawn to the live oak trees and rolling hills of Lutherhill in La Grange or a walk to the seawall among the waves in Galveston – know that you are welcome, any time to visit us at the hill or at the beach.

I also bring a word of gratitude! Lutherhill is dependent on the faithful partnerships of congregations like yours and I am so grateful for you!

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Epiphany Bilingual Service and More at Worship This Weekend (No Livestream)

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Epiphany Bilingual Service and Observance with Incense: Saturday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the nave
Epiphany Bulletin 1/8

Brief Order of Holy Communion: Sunday, January 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the nave

Holy Communion: Sunday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the nave
Bulletin for 11 a.m. 1/9

Join us on Saturday, January 8, to bless the nave, our “church house”, with the blessing of the magi. At the end of the service, we will move to the narthex for the inscription of the lintel for the 2022 year. We will celebrate the occasion with king cake after worship. A printed prayer rite and chalk can be taken home to inscribe and bless one’s own house or door.

There will be no livestream this weekend.