Christ the King Church is pleased to offer The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 6PM during Lent (February 16-March 29, 2024).
The Stations of the Cross is a devotional practice that commemorates the events leading up to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death. The devotion consists of 14 stations or moments along the path Jesus took from his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his burial in the tomb. Each station typically involves a prayer, meditation, or reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, often accompanied by images or other art representing the event.
The Stations of the Cross is typically observed during the season of Lent, especially on Fridays, and culminates on Good Friday, where the passion of Christ is remembered and celebrated. This devotion is considered a way for Christians to deepen their faith and understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus, and to unite their own sufferings and struggles with his, ultimately leading to a greater appreciation for the resurrection and the hope of eternal life.
The Great Litany is read in the congregation twice per year: the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of Lent. In addition to Sunday use, it is helpful to use daily as an examination of conscience. The Great Litany appears below.
Christ the King Church invites you to enter into a Holy Lent beginning Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024. We will have two Ash Wednesday services, one at 12PM and one at 6PM. Both services will include Communion and the Imposition of Ashes.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent: a time of repentance, fasting, and prayer, in preparation for the great feast of the resurrection. Because it is the beginning of a penitential season, there will be no music in either service. The services will last about an hour.
The season of Lent began in the early days of the Church as a time of preparation for those seeking to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The forty days refer to our Lord’s time of fasting in the wilderness; and since Sundays are never fast days, Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten Fast. Read More
Lent is a forty-day (excluding Sundays) period of fasting, repentance and spiritual discipline in the Christian calendar, observed by many denominations including the Anglican Church. The word Lent derives from lencten, an Old English term meaning spring.
The origins of Lent can be traced back to the early Christian Church. In the early centuries, Lent was primarily observed as a period of preparation for baptism. Catechumens, or those who were preparing for baptism, would undergo a period of instruction and formation in the Christian faith, culminating in their baptism at the Easter Vigil.
Over time, the observance of Lent expanded beyond just preparation for baptism. It became a season of repentance and spiritual discipline for all Christians, not just catechumens. The length of Lent has varied throughout history. In some Christian traditions, it was observed for only a few days, while in others, it lasted for several weeks. It wasn’t until the Council of Nicea in 325 AD that the duration of Lent was standardized at forty days, to reflect the forty days that Jesus spent in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. Read More
Christ the King Church will be hosting a Pancake Dinner in honor of Shrove Tuesday on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 5PM-6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday, is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is the last day of feasting before the start of Lent. In the Bible, the forty days of Lent symbolize the forty days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. During this time, Christians are encouraged to fast, repent, and prepare for Easter.
The name Shrove comes from the Old English word shrive, which means to confess or to receive absolution. In the past, Christians would confess their sins to a priest and receive absolution before the start of Lent. Pancakes were a way to use up rich ingredients like eggs, butter, and sugar before the fasting period began. The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday has continued to this day in many countries around the world.
Congratulations to our new Confirmands. Bishop Frank Lyons confirmed and received three of our people this on World Mission Sunday, 2/4/24. Welcome to the Anglican Communion!
We celebrated with a wonderful potluck luncheon, followed by a Q&A session with Bishop Lyons.
In preparation of the Bishop’s arrival in February, Christ the King Church will be starting our Equipped for Ministry Class on January 7, 2024 for those who wish to be Confirmed in the Anglican Communion, Received in the Anglican Communion, or Reaffirm their faith.
Confirmation: What is it and why do we do it?
In the rite, a person renews his or her baptismal vows of faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Confirmation is especially appropriate for those who have been baptized as infants and now own their faith in Christ for themselves.
Second, Confirmation is about anointing. When the bishop lays his hands on you during the rite, he asks God to pour out his Holy Spirit on you and give you the power to carry out your ministry and mission in the life of Christ the King. The Spirit has given each member of the church gifts, abilities and passions and sends us on mission for the kingdom. Think of it as the “ordination of the laity.”
Who is Confirmation for?
Confirmation is specifically for those who have not been confirmed in the Anglican Communion. If you were confirmed in The Episcopal Church before the summer of 2003, your confirmation counts in the Anglican Communion. Read More
Last Updated: 02/12/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Stations of the Cross Offered Every Friday Evening at 6PM February 16-March 29, 2024
The Stations of the Cross is a devotional practice that commemorates the events leading up to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death. The devotion consists of 14 stations or moments along the path Jesus took from his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his burial in the tomb. Each station typically involves a prayer, meditation, or reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, often accompanied by images or other art representing the event.
The Stations of the Cross is typically observed during the season of Lent, especially on Fridays, and culminates on Good Friday, where the passion of Christ is remembered and celebrated. This devotion is considered a way for Christians to deepen their faith and understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus, and to unite their own sufferings and struggles with his, ultimately leading to a greater appreciation for the resurrection and the hope of eternal life.
Contact Gary Miller for more information.
Last Updated: 02/05/2024 by Charlie Vensel
A Lenten Examination of Conscience: The Great Litany
The Great Litany is read in the congregation twice per year: the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of Lent. In addition to Sunday use, it is helpful to use daily as an examination of conscience. The Great Litany appears below.
THE GREAT LITANY
O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,
Have mercy upon us.
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
Read More
Last Updated: 02/05/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Lent Begins with Two Ash Wednesday Services Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent: a time of repentance, fasting, and prayer, in preparation for the great feast of the resurrection. Because it is the beginning of a penitential season, there will be no music in either service. The services will last about an hour.
The season of Lent began in the early days of the Church as a time of preparation for those seeking to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The forty days refer to our Lord’s time of fasting in the wilderness; and since Sundays are never fast days, Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten Fast. Read More
Last Updated: 02/05/2024 by Charlie Vensel
What is Lent?
The origins of Lent can be traced back to the early Christian Church. In the early centuries, Lent was primarily observed as a period of preparation for baptism. Catechumens, or those who were preparing for baptism, would undergo a period of instruction and formation in the Christian faith, culminating in their baptism at the Easter Vigil.
Over time, the observance of Lent expanded beyond just preparation for baptism. It became a season of repentance and spiritual discipline for all Christians, not just catechumens. The length of Lent has varied throughout history. In some Christian traditions, it was observed for only a few days, while in others, it lasted for several weeks. It wasn’t until the Council of Nicea in 325 AD that the duration of Lent was standardized at forty days, to reflect the forty days that Jesus spent in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. Read More
Last Updated: 02/13/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday, is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is the last day of feasting before the start of Lent. In the Bible, the forty days of Lent symbolize the forty days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. During this time, Christians are encouraged to fast, repent, and prepare for Easter.
The name Shrove comes from the Old English word shrive, which means to confess or to receive absolution. In the past, Christians would confess their sins to a priest and receive absolution before the start of Lent. Pancakes were a way to use up rich ingredients like eggs, butter, and sugar before the fasting period began. The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday has continued to this day in many countries around the world.
Last Updated: 02/05/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Congratulations to our New Confirmands, Sunday, February 4, 2024
Congratulations to our new Confirmands. Bishop Frank Lyons confirmed and received three of our people this on World Mission Sunday, 2/4/24. Welcome to the Anglican Communion!
We celebrated with a wonderful potluck luncheon, followed by a Q&A session with Bishop Lyons.
Posted: 01/10/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Today’s (1/10/24) Women’s Bible Study Canceled, Noon Prayer & Communion Service Still On
Friends,
Today’s Women’s Daytime Bible Study has been cancelled due to road conditions. It will resume next week.
The Noon Prayer & Communion Service is still on. However, please use caution.
Blessings,
Charlie+
Last Updated: 01/02/2024 by Charlie Vensel
Equipped for Ministry Class-Preparing for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation 2024
In preparation of the Bishop’s arrival in February, Christ the King Church will be starting our Equipped for Ministry Class on January 7, 2024 for those who wish to be Confirmed in the Anglican Communion, Received in the Anglican Communion, or Reaffirm their faith.
Confirmation: What is it and why do we do it?
In the rite, a person renews his or her baptismal vows of faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Confirmation is especially appropriate for those who have been baptized as infants and now own their faith in Christ for themselves.
Second, Confirmation is about anointing. When the bishop lays his hands on you during the rite, he asks God to pour out his Holy Spirit on you and give you the power to carry out your ministry and mission in the life of Christ the King. The Spirit has given each member of the church gifts, abilities and passions and sends us on mission for the kingdom. Think of it as the “ordination of the laity.”
Who is Confirmation for?
Confirmation is specifically for those who have not been confirmed in the Anglican Communion. If you were confirmed in The Episcopal Church before the summer of 2003, your confirmation counts in the Anglican Communion.
Read More
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