As we slip from our time of gratitude into our time of waiting and preparing, memories our moms, grandmoms and special women seem to be everywhere.  Their fingerprints are in the special recipes and old cookie cutters we use.  They are in the little traditions we continue each year with our grandchildren and on pictures of Christmas’ past.  Most of all, they are in the stories of their lives i.e. their struggles, triumphs and their faith. The same holds true for the beautiful

Thanksgiving is a day filled with a myriad of traditions. Many years, we had a tradition of attending the Macys Day parade in the big Apple. Now, we welcome home many grandchildren who arrive from college campuses. You no doubt have your own traditions. Some might involve travel to loved ones or receiving loved ones in your home. You might have the tradition of watching football for hours- one game this year involves the Pack. Certainly food will play a role in the tradition.

As the leaves turn and we gather around warm cups of cider, our hearts are full of gratitude for the faithful generosity of our congregation. This year’s Fall Stewardship Appeal at Christ the King Lutheran Church has been a beautiful reminder of how God continues to work through each of us to build a stronger, more vibrant ministry together. A Snapshot of Our Progress We sent out 410 commitment cards, inviting every household to prayerfully consider their giving for the comin

We recently ran the Giving Tree blog, but with some current local situations we changed our program. You may have read or heard about the Giving Tree that we will have on display soon in the Gathering Area, with plans to be decorated with your purchased gift cards. The youth will also be adding hats and gloves. However, we are making the Giving Tree even bigger with more community outreach! With the Government Shutdown continuing and Snap Benefits ending November 1st, ther

As we enter another school year and approach this year’s Wisconsin State Music Conference, we owe ourselves some time to reflect on what the theme of that conference means to us. “Building Vibrant Communities Through Music” looks different to each person depending on both internal and external forces at work. I’d like to tell you a story - it’s a true story that happened in my classroom last spring. (Names are changed or omitted to protect the innocent…and the guilty.) In

Acts of Giving and Generosity come in many forms. This Christmas Season, beginning Sunday Nov 16, we will be decorating a  tree in the narthex with gift cards. Who among you have plenty and are able to purchase a gift card, or several, for someone especially in need of a thoughtful gift this holiday season? Or some of us may not have the means to give but know of someone in need who would appreciate such a gift. So how will this work? Purchase gift cards from places like Kwik

I grew up singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer” with my mother in the car.  Sometimes prayers are short and too the point, but sometimes they turn into long conversations with God, or topics “to be continued.”  Prayers can be as short as one word, or like St. Augustin’s mother they can take a life-time.  We will be pondering prayer Sunday morning, October 19.  However, that is only the beginning of what can be a wonderful journey.  Read this blog further for questions and suggestion

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In the Book “Embracing Stewardship” the concept of love: down, in, and out is explained in this way: “The first primary movement is...

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Our First Aide kits have been updated and we have also added two more. Please note as locations are new. One kit is now located above...

Living a Life in Balance As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall reminds us of the beauty of balance. The earth tilts, the...

September is the month when we “Begin Again”. For most of us the summer is over and the busy part of our lives start, including school ...

(and Why You Should Join the Choir!) If you were in worship (or online) on August 17th, you heard my personal testimony as to why music...

As summer winds down and families begin to settle into the rhythm of a new school year, our church community is also preparing to welcome...

I finished the 2 year Lay School program last year in May. Lay School was and is such an exciting and challenging part of my life. I have...

By now you have heard that I have been called to be your Interim Pastor here at Christ the King Lutheran Church. I have served many...

A hearty THANK YOU to you CtK and to many of you who have said “Yes” to the call to serve and share in some way in the ministry at CtK!...

We are both joyful and bittersweet learning the news that Pastor Nate has accepted a new call with the Synod Office. While we will deeply...

Which is “better”? To worship or to serve? To spend time in Bible Study or to use the time to drive someone to the doctor or to hand...