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Information for Visitors
| A Lutheran Church in the Evangelical Catholic Tradition |
| A Lutheran Church in the Evangelical Catholic Tradition |
Being new at a church
can be a bit unfamiliar at first, so in addition to being greeted warmly
when you visit us, we hope the following information may answer
some of your questions ahead of time.
can be a bit unfamiliar at first, so in addition to being greeted warmly
when you visit us, we hope the following information may answer
some of your questions ahead of time.
When you come in
Our parking lot is right in front of the church.
The building is wheelchair-accesible. You
will be greeted at the door, and an usher will
hand you a folder that contains the liturgy to
follow along. Please ask the ushers if you
have any other question or need assistance.
Our parking lot is right in front of the church.
The building is wheelchair-accesible. You
will be greeted at the door, and an usher will
hand you a folder that contains the liturgy to
follow along. Please ask the ushers if you
have any other question or need assistance.
Is the liturgy difficult to follow along?
No. We follow the traditional Mass format that
is in use for hundreds of years. The folder
you have received at the entrance contains
the complete liturgy, taken directly from the
Book of Divine Worship. At the end of the
Mass, just leave the folder in the pew. You
can find the hymns in the hymnal that is in
the pew rack in front of you.
No. We follow the traditional Mass format that
is in use for hundreds of years. The folder
you have received at the entrance contains
the complete liturgy, taken directly from the
Book of Divine Worship. At the end of the
Mass, just leave the folder in the pew. You
can find the hymns in the hymnal that is in
the pew rack in front of you.
What about the kids?
Jesus said: "Let the little children
come to me, and do not stop them."
At Christ Lutheran, we take that
command very seriously. Given that
Jesus also said "Whoever does not
receive the kingdom of God as a little
child, will not enter it," we believe that
children can teach us important
lessons about our faith.
There will be a sermon for the
children right before the regular
sermon. In the narthex (the entrance
area), we have coloring books and
crayons available.
Jesus said: "Let the little children
come to me, and do not stop them."
At Christ Lutheran, we take that
command very seriously. Given that
Jesus also said "Whoever does not
receive the kingdom of God as a little
child, will not enter it," we believe that
children can teach us important
lessons about our faith.
There will be a sermon for the
children right before the regular
sermon. In the narthex (the entrance
area), we have coloring books and
crayons available.
Can I take Communion?
All baptized Christians who believe that Christ
is truly present in the consecrated elements
of bread and wine are welcome to receive
Communion. As directed by the ushers,
please come up front and kneel at the rail.
Hold your right hand on top of your left hand to
receive the consecrated host. Place it in your
mouth without touching the wafer. Please
help the chalice bearer guide the chalice to
All baptized Christians who believe that Christ
is truly present in the consecrated elements
of bread and wine are welcome to receive
Communion. As directed by the ushers,
please come up front and kneel at the rail.
Hold your right hand on top of your left hand to
receive the consecrated host. Place it in your
mouth without touching the wafer. Please
help the chalice bearer guide the chalice to
Visitor Cards
You can find a visitor card at
the end of the pew toward
the middle aisle. Please fill
it out and place it in the
offering plate when it
comes by.
You can find a visitor card at
the end of the pew toward
the middle aisle. Please fill
it out and place it in the
offering plate when it
comes by.
your mouth. If you prefer to receive the consecrated wine by intinction,
please leave both hands on the rail. In that case, the priest will intinct
the host in the chalice and place it in your mouth. The reason for these
procedures is that one does not and cannot administer a sacrament,
any sacrament, unto one's self.
When everybody has communed, the priest will dismiss you and the
next group comes up front. If you do not wish to receive Communion,
please cross your arms in front of your chest, then you will receive a
blessing. If you wish to receive Communion, but cannot come up front,
the priest will come to your seat and commune you there.
please leave both hands on the rail. In that case, the priest will intinct
the host in the chalice and place it in your mouth. The reason for these
procedures is that one does not and cannot administer a sacrament,
any sacrament, unto one's self.
When everybody has communed, the priest will dismiss you and the
next group comes up front. If you do not wish to receive Communion,
please cross your arms in front of your chest, then you will receive a
blessing. If you wish to receive Communion, but cannot come up front,
the priest will come to your seat and commune you there.
| Christ Lutheran Church - ALCC Historic St. Paul's Chapel 1505 Crownsville Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 Church Office: 237 Chatham Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403 Tel: (410) 268-1858, Fax: (410) 268-1858 E-mail: info@christalcc.org |
Membership
We would be delighted to welcome you
as a new member to Christ Lutheran
Church. If you come from another
congregation in the ALCC, your priest
can write you a letter of transfer. If you
come from a different denomination or
have not been a member of a church
We would be delighted to welcome you
as a new member to Christ Lutheran
Church. If you come from another
congregation in the ALCC, your priest
can write you a letter of transfer. If you
come from a different denomination or
have not been a member of a church
Next Holy Mass:
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Commitment
Christ Lutheran Church is a congregation
of committed Christians.
In the book of Revelation, chapter 3, we
read:
Christ Lutheran Church is a congregation
of committed Christians.
In the book of Revelation, chapter 3, we
read:
"Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying
to the churches: ... I know your works; you are neither cold
nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because
you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to
spit you out of my mouth."
to the churches: ... I know your works; you are neither cold
nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because
you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to
spit you out of my mouth."
God does not like the lukewarm. At Christ Lutheran, we actively work
against the "consumer mentality" that we can see all around us
today. We believe that no person was ever born that God did not love;
and we believe that everyone has gifts that can be used to express
love for God and other people. We are called to use our time, talents
and possessions for that purpose. Everyone can do something, no
matter how small it may be. We expect from our members that they
prayerfully make themselves available to God. When God calls us to
do something for Him, and we follow that call, it may not always be
pleasant or comfortable, but in return we will receive a joy and a
peace "that the world cannot give" (see John 14:27).
against the "consumer mentality" that we can see all around us
today. We believe that no person was ever born that God did not love;
and we believe that everyone has gifts that can be used to express
love for God and other people. We are called to use our time, talents
and possessions for that purpose. Everyone can do something, no
matter how small it may be. We expect from our members that they
prayerfully make themselves available to God. When God calls us to
do something for Him, and we follow that call, it may not always be
pleasant or comfortable, but in return we will receive a joy and a
peace "that the world cannot give" (see John 14:27).
before, we invite you to attend our new member class, which consists
of three sessions, one evening per week. Please contact the church
office for further information.
of three sessions, one evening per week. Please contact the church
office for further information.
This Sunday at 1 p.m.,
afterwards Coffee Hour
Sacrament of
Reconciliation half an
hour before Mass or
by appointment
afterwards Coffee Hour
Sacrament of
Reconciliation half an
hour before Mass or
by appointment