Serve

Making Christ Known serves as Christ Lutheran Church’s guiding principle for activities within our church, the community and with our global companion churches. Our faith comes to life as we reach out and lend a hand to those in need. Learn more about opportunities to put your faith in action as we work to make Christ known.

We help support the work of the Rock River Valley Blood Center by hosting blood drives on a regular basis. Free meals are provided for volunteers and donors; in the summer months, brats are served!

Northern Illinois Synod
Ecunemical Partners and Information
Youth Service - Learning Trip

Service and Outreach Team

ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
ELCA Good Gifts
Ilboru Lutheran Church - Tanzania
Holy Cross Lutheran Church - Tamil Nadu, India
ELCA World Hunger
ELCA Disaster Response
Blood Drives with Rock River Valley Blood Center
Rockford Rescue Mission
Adopt an Angel
Caregivers
Common Threads Prayer Shawls
Empower Boone (formerly Belvidere Boone County Food Pantry)
MOSAIC

Ministry and Learning

To grow as Christ's disciple, you're invited to participate in one or more of Christ Lutheran's ministry and spiritual growth opportunities. Please prayerfully consider how you are called to offer your time and talent in a ministry rooted in Christ's love. Training is provided. To view the 2024-2025 Time and Talent booklet, click here.

By taking part in one or more opportunities, it is CLC’s hope that you will build new relationships, pray for one another, and grow in discipleship.

ADULT Ministry & Learning Commitment Form
CHILDREN & YOUTH Ministry & Learning Commitment Form

I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.
EPH 3:16-17

Mission Endowment Fund

In 2024, Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) scholarships totaling more than $6,700 were awarded to Christ Lutheran college and university students. Additionally, $15,775 was awarded to the following agencies dedicated to helping make Christ known:

ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
Empower Boone Food Pantry
Habitat for Humanity
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) Children and Family Services
Mosaic
One Body Collaboratives (Bridges to Prosperity of Northern Illinois)
Rock House Kids
Rockford Interfaith Community Garden
Rockford Rescue Mission

Worship Ministry Schedules

December 2024

Communion Bread Recipe

4 loaves 6 loaves