Christ the Lord Lutheran Church

About

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, located at 12N462 Tina Trail in Elgin, Illinois, is an inclusive and active congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Rooted in Christian tradition, the church emphasizes a welcoming environment for all, regardless of background or identity.

The worship style at Christ the Lord is centered around ancient Christian tradition, blending historical rituals and words with contemporary elements and music from various centuries and cultures. Services typically include confession and assurance of God's forgiveness, singing, prayer, scripture readings, a relevant sermon applying God's word to daily life, and offerings. A central part of their worship is the weekly celebration of Holy Communion (Eucharist), where Christ is believed to be truly present. Children are always welcome in worship, and a guided nursery/Sunday school experience is available for early childhood play and learning.

Beyond its worship services, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church is deeply committed to community engagement and social ministry. They actively participate in initiatives like:

• Hunger Relief: Participating in the Crop Hunger Walk, collecting food for needy U46 families during holidays, and contributing to monthly Vineyard breakfasts and Soup Kettle dinners for the homeless and low-income individuals.
• Clothing Drives: Organizing "Mitten Tree" collections for gloves, scarves, and hats, and participating in community events like "Love Elgin Day" to collect used clothing and shoes.
• Support for Local Charities: Donating a portion of their mission funds to local organizations like The Crisis Center, PADS, and Living Well Cancer Center.
• Racial and Social Justice: As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation, Christ the Lord explicitly welcomes people of "every color and culture, every sexual orientation and gender identity, every socio-economic status, marital status, ability, and challenge." They are actively involved in efforts to promote inclusion and advocate for social justice. The church has also engaged in fundraising to benefit organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Global Refuge, Centro de Informacion, First Presbyterian Church's closet program, and First Congregational Church's Asylum Fund.

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church strives to be a place where individuals can grow spiritually, engage with a diverse community, and actively participate in ministries that make a tangible difference in the lives of others in Elgin and beyond. The church is handicapped-accessible, all on one level, and offers audio assistance.