Christ the King has made help for the needy a "core conviction" in our
church. We reach out to the needy in our congregation, in our community
and throughout the world by means of financial aid, service and
advocacy.
Our Congregation:
A "Love Fund" is used to help members of the congregation in emergency
situations where other help is not available. Members requiring
financial help can contact the pastor who will provide the funds with
the confidential review and approval of the Social Ministry Committee.
Our Community:
Social Ministry allocates 5% of the church budget for community needs.
This money is distributed by the Social Ministry Committee to local
organizations such as Manna Soup Kitchens, The Durango Food Bank, and
Habitat for Humanity. Money is also allocated for disaster relief,
Bread for the World and mission support. In addition to financial aid,
members of our congregation perform services, often in leadership
roles, to many charitable organizations. Our church facilities are open
to the community for meetings as well.
World Hunger:
Social Ministry allocates 3% of the budget for world hunger. This money
goes to the ELCA and is then sent to Lutheran World Relief, a highly
respected international relief organization, which works directly with
needy people in the field. Not included in the budget are contributions
by CtK members who give generously to the annual Lenten hunger drive
and to disaster relief. Many of our members serve unselfishly in
missions in other countries (Mozambique, Kenya, Cambodia, Nicaragua and
Mexico).
The Social Ministry Committee feels that advocacy must
be viewed in a congregation with the same importance as charitable
giving and service. Advocacy means letting our voices be heard
regarding legislation in Congress and the Colorado legislature
regarding policies affecting needy people. To this end, we work with
our partner, Bread for the World, and through our "offering of
letters", we urge members of Congress to support legislation aimed at
reducing poverty in our country and throughout the world. This year we
conducted our sixth annual offering of letters. Opportunities are
provided throughout the year for member participation such as working
at he soup kitchen or food bank, ringing the bell for The Salvation
Army before Christmas, or writing a letter to our representatives in
Congress.
These opportunities and other information are posted
on our bulletin board at the church and here at our website. We welcome
participation as well as ideas and suggestions, and we invite our
members to join our committee.
"Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable"
Finley Peter Dunne
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Ministries that we support
Nationally and internationally
- Bread for the World
- ELCA World Hunger
- ELCA Disaster Relief
- Lutheran World Relief
- Gardners for God
- Network of International Christian Schools
- Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
- Ssejinja Children's Foundation
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life
- Desa Satu Disaster Relief
- Los Niņos de Chapala y Ajijic, A.C.
- Quest for Peace
If you would like to volunteer in any of these areas contact the church office at 970.247.5310 or
E-mail: Administration.
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Other resources:
- ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod
- The One Campaign
- Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado
- Collaboration of Caring Communities
- Alternative Horizons
- Housing Solutions
- Sexual Assault Services Organization
- The Family Center
- Our Sister's Keeper
- La Plata County Department of Human Services
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