Summer (through August) Worship Information

Sunday, 9:00 AM – INDOOR-IN-PERSON and LIVE STREAMED from the CtK Sanctuary.  Those who wish to join us for our IN-PERSON worship service in the Sanctuary must sign up in advance. You can do so by navigating to our sign-up hub on our website (https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/). If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to sign up on your own, please notify Pastor Tim or the Church Office of your intent to be present.   At this time, we can accommodate up to 50 people in the Sanctuary.  Masks are not required if you are vaccinated; however, if you are not vaccinated, you are encouraged to wear a mask.  We continue to practice physical distancing between households for all households.

Sunday, 10:30 AM – IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR (front lawn/parking lot)

Sign-up is not required; however, if you choose to sit on the front lawn and HAVE NOT been vaccinated, masks are strongly encouraged; and physical distancing between households is required for everyone.

Wednesday “Behold!” 6:00PM – IN-PERSON—CtK Community Hall + Zoom

Click Here to zoom-in.  If you need the password, please contact Pastor Tim.

NOTE:  For the time being, we will NOT be having dinner during our Behold! worship service.

Thank you for your help in making in-person worship a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Clean Up Day at CtK

On June 12, 2021, at 9:00 in the morning, interested members and friends arrived at CtK to participate in a major cleanup endeavor of the campus and facility. Various members and friends used their skills to beautify and ready the church for the summer outdoor season. Outside temperatures were high, but they were not higher than the enthusiasm of the group to “get the job done.”

Dirt from the front driveway, left there earlier from previous garden work, was cleared away and distributed around the grounds so that the pavement could be swept and cleaned. Flowerbeds and rock beds were weeded and readied for summer growth. The sides and back of the church grounds that were too steep to mow were cut with a weed eater. The yard was mowed, and inside cleaning was done too. With CtK’s campus now ready for summer, the volunteers were ready for a few refreshments and lots of water after which everyone returned to their own Saturday activities.

Many thanks go out to the following people who gave of their time and energy to help with the cleanup:

Kayla Hefner, Beverly Stacy Dittmer, David Parr, Molly Bodewes, Dan Graves, Bob Harms, Carla and Don Gonville, Dave Mitzlaff, Catherine Hawk, Joan Forry, and Pete Olson.

(There may be others who lent a helping hand that I do not know about, and I apologize up front if I missed anyone.)

Thanks to all who participated, and thanks to the Membership Team for leading our group.

Respectfully submitted by Beverly Stacy Dittmer

News You Can Use

As CtK begins to open post-pandemic, we are calling on everyone to prayerfully consider how you might use your time and talents to help propel CtK forward in this new hybrid in-person/techno-based way of doing church.  We have the technology.  Now, we need YOU! Currently, we are seeking to fill ALL categories of worship volunteers:  Altar Guild Assistants; Worship Assistants – ushers, readers, communion assistants, soundboard/camera operators, presentation computer operators (“clicking” slides/power points that are displayed on the screen during worship), and lastly, a NEW and exciting kind of volunteer position — an online church host.  This person would be basically acting as a “virtual greeter/online chat person” for worship services.  If you feel you might be interested in any of these volunteer positions and/or if you have any questions, please give Pastor Tim a call (970-247-5310) or touch base with him between Sunday services. Training will be provided for all volunteers. Thanks for your consideration.

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Chancel Choir is once again filling the Sanctuary with their melodious voices.  Please contact Jared Wright, Choir/Music Director if you would like to sing.  Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org—all are welcome!

Save the Dates–July

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month

of July is Rainbow Trail.

Monday—Friday, July 12^th—16^th—CtK’s Day Camp: 8:30am through 12:30pm

Sunday, July 18^th – “Christmas in July” worship—both services–9am and 10:30am!  After service, join the CtK Youth during fellowship for some “yummy” Christmas treats!  

Sunday, July 25^th – Special CtK Youth-led worship service at 9 and/or 10:30am.  Come, see what the Youth have in store as they express their faith.

Saturday/Sunday, July 31^st-August 1^st – CtK’s Annual Campout at Chris Park/Haviland Lake.  Stay tuned for details. . .

Looking Ahead

Sunday, August 8^th & 15^th – CtK Quilters’ Fall Quilt Sale in the CtK Community Hall. The quilts will be displayed in the CtK Community Hall for your shopping convenience between  8:30am—11:30am on both dates.

Sunday, September 12^th – “God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday.  Stay tuned. . .

Saturday, November 6^th – CtK’s Annual Art Gallery & Gala.  The theme is “The Parables.”

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates. 

Summer Worship Schedule

Sunday, 9:00 AM – INDOOR-IN-PERSON and LIVE STREAMED from the CtK Sanctuary.  Those who wish to join us for our IN-PERSON worship service in the Sanctuary must sign up in advance. You can do so by navigating to our sign-up hub on our website (https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/). If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to sign up on your own, please notify Pastor Tim or the Church Office of your intent to be present.   At this time, we can accommodate up to 30 people in the Sanctuary.  Masks must be worn at all times, and physical distancing between households is required.

Sunday, 10:30 AM – IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR (front lawn/parking lot)

Sign-up is not required; however, if you are not in your vehicle, masks must be worn, and physical distancing between households is required.

Wednesday, 6:00PM – IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR (front lawn/parking lot)

NOTE:  We will NOT have dinner with our Behold! worship service for the time being, and we are still investigating how to make this service an effective hybrid experience — that is, in-person AND online.  So, stay tuned for that.

Thank you for your help in making worship a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Save the Dates–June

CtK’s Noisy Offering deignee for the month of June is

Durango’s Manna Soup Kitchen

No special events or actvities are currently planned for the month of June.  Check the CtK website for up-to-the minute changes.

Looking Ahead

Monday-Friday, July 12^th through 16^th—8:30am—12:30pm for kids entering K—6^th grade in the Fall of 2021. Click HERE for info/registration.

Saturday/Sunday, July 31^st-August 1^st– CtK’s Annual Campout at Chris Park/Haviland Lake.  Stay tuned for details.

Sunday, August 8^th & 15^th– CtK Quilters’ Fall Quilt Sale in the CtK Community Hall. The quilts will be displayed in the Community Hall for your shopping convenience between  8:30am—11:30am.

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates. 

Limited In-person Worship Sundays at 9:15 AM*–Please Sign-Up

* Beginning Sunday, May 30th and through the Summer, In-door/In-person Worship will begin at 9:00 AM.

Those who wish to join us for our worship service at 9:15am on Sunday mornings must sign up in advance. You can do so by navigating to our sign-up hub on our website (https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/). If you do not have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone to sign up on your own, please notify Pastor Tim or the Church Office.   At this time, we can accommodate up to 30 people in the Sanctuary.  Masks are required to be worn at all times, and physical distancing between households is required.

Thank you for your help in making this a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Congratulations to CtK’s Graduates

Kathleen Duft, graduating with an R.N. from Regis College, Denver, CO

Kathleen is the daughter of Ann & Tom Duft

Paul Duft,  graduating from Durango High School, Durango, CO

Paul will be attending Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO in the Fall.

Paul is the son of Ann & Tom Duft

Embrey Saville, graduating from Durango High School, Durango, CO

Embrey will be attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ in the Fall, majoring in Forensic Chemistry.

Embrey is the daughter of Nonette & Jeff Saville

Emily McVaugh, graduating from Escalante Middle School, Durango, CO

Emily is the daughter of Sara & Mike McVaugh

Dalton Valdez, graduating from Kindergarten and will be entering First Grade in the Fall

Dalton is the daughter of Robin & Anthony Valdez, friends of Deacon Mandy Gardner.

Dalton regularly watches “CtK Kids” videos to learn about Jesus & CtK.  She calls Deacon Mandy her “God Teacher.”

CtK wishes all of you God’s blessings for a bright, successful future.  You make all of us–your family and CtK– proud!

Save the Dates–May

CtK’s designee for Noisy Offering donations collected during the month

of May is the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission, Rock Point, AZ.

Sunday, May 16^th – Congregational Meeting – 10:00am.   Click here to join via Zoom, “regular” password. 

Sunday, May 23^rd – 2:00pm:  Ordination & Installation of Deacon Amanda Gardner by ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod Bishop James Gonia.  Join us Livestream from the CtK Sanctuary.

Sunday, May 30th – 9:00am: In-door, In-person,  AND livestreamed worship; for in-person, sign up at https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/

                                     10:30am:  Outdoor, In-person (not livestreamed) worship.

Looking Ahead

Monday-Friday, July 12^th through 16^th—8:30am—12:30pm for kids entering K—6^th grade in the Fall of 2021. Click HERE for info/registration.

Saturday/Sunday, July 31^st-August 1^st – CtK’s Annual Campout at Chris Park/Haviland Lake.  Stay tuned for details. . .

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates. 

Limited In-person Worship Sundays at 9:15 AM–Please Sign-Up

Those who wish to join us for our worship service at 9:15am on Sunday mornings must sign up in advance. You can do so by navigating to our sign-up hub on our website (https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/). If you do not have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone to sign up on your own, please notify Pastor Tim or the Church Office.   At this time, we can accommodate up to 30 people in the Sanctuary.  Masks are required to be worn at all times, and physical distancing between households is required.

Thank you for your help in making this a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Mission Endowment Fund Announcement

Our mission:  To love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship, and serving our congregation, community and world.

As we hope you know, written into the charter of the Mission Endowment Fund is the requirement that each year 5% of its assets are made available for small grants to people and organizations whose activities fulfill our mission.  The grants are made to the congregation, the community, and the world.  This year, we had $9,470 available.  The board would like to announce, somewhat belatedly, the recipients of the grants for 2021:

Congregation:

Kathleen Duft

Christ the King Lutheran Church Youth Group

La Plata Family Center Coalition

Community:

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Durango Derailers Cycling Team

Community Compassion Outreach

American Heritage Girls troop CO2517

Navajo Electrification Project

The Gideons

World/International:

Young Adults in Global Mission

St. Andrews Anglican Church

Sheppard Foundation for Hope

La Esperanza Granada

ELCA World Hunger

Feed My Starving Children

One last thing.  If you are interested in running for a seat on the MEF board, please contact us at mef@ctkdurango.org. Please do it promptly, as elections take place at the May semiannual meeting. Terms are two years, and involve 3-4 meetings each year, concentrated from November to January.

Submitted to the congregation by the MEF board:

Wendy Gonzales (chair), Lynn Mitzlaff, Gary Rollstin, John Condie, Megan Reid

Save the Dates–April

CtK’s designee for Noisy Offering donations collected during the month

of April is ELCA World Hunger.

Thursday, April 1^st – Maundy Thursday  ————————————->            Click HERE

Friday, April 2^nd – Good Friday ———————————————–>                for more

Saturday, April 3^rd – Easter Eve Immersive Worship ———————->      Holy Week information

Sunday, April 4^th – Easter Sunday “Sonrise” Service at Greenmount Cemetery beginning

Sunday, April 4^th – Easter Sunday Worship

6:30am at Greenmount Cemetery (no prior sign-up necessary); Sunrise is at 6:52am. It’s often COLD, so dress in layers.

9:15am Livestream and In-Person Worship (sign-up required)

11:00am Outdoor In-Person Worship (sign-up required)

Looking Ahead

Sunday, May 23rd – Ordination and Installation of Deacon Amanda Gardner.  Livestream at 2:00pm; stay tuned for details. . .

Saturday/Sunday, July 31^st-August 1^st – CtK’s Annual Campout at Chris Park/Haviland Lake.  Stay tuned for details. . .

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for updates. 

Limited In-person Worship Sundays at 9:15 AM–Please Sign-Up

Those who wish to join us for our worship service at 9:15am on Sunday mornings must sign up in advance. You can do so by navigating to our sign-up hub on our website (https://www.ctkdurango.org/signup/). If you do not have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone to sign up on your own, please notify Pastor Tim or the Church Office.   At this time, we can accommodate up to 30 people in the Sanctuary.  Masks are required to be worn at all times, and physical distancing between households is required.

Thank you for your help in making this a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Save the Dates–March

CtK’s designee for Noisy Offering donations collected during the month

of March is ELCA World Hunger. 

Sunday, March 7^th – Dr. Seuss Sunday.  Pastor Tim will deliver his sermon via “Seussian” rhyme.

Sunday, March 14^th – Daylight Savings Time BEGINS – “spring forward” one hours prior to bedtime on Saturday night.

Sunday, March 28^th – Palm Sunday (stay tuned for details. . .)

Looking Ahead

Thursday, April 1^st – Maundy Thursday

Friday, April 2^nd – Good Friday

Saturday, April 3^rd – Easter Eve

Sunday, April 4^th – Easter Sunday

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for updates. 

Dear CtK Family,

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the generous love offering gifts you have given to us this year.  You are so kind, and we thank God for you and for making us feel so special and loved.  What an honor it is for us to serve you.  Thank you!

God’s peace be with you always,

Your CtK Staff

Communion Sign-Up

Keeping in line with the La Plata County Health Department Covid recommendations, we have discontiued our option for INDOOR Communion services until further notice.  However, we will still have the OUTDOOR DRIVE-IN Communion service. Please sign up HERE so we can ensure we have adequate communion supplies on hand.

Procedures for the 1:00pm OUTDOOR DRIVE-IN Communion Service:

• Participants are to remain in their cars for the duration of the service.
• For convenience, please write down any prayer requests you have on a piece of paper. These will be collected once you arrive at the church parking lot.
• Sound for the communion service will be transmitted to your car radio on 96.5 FM.
• The communion elements will be brought to you in your car.

Thank you for your help in making this a safe experience for all.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim.

Save the Dates–February

CtK’s designee for Noisy Offering donations collected during the month

of February will be our mission partners in Guatemala.

Sunday, February 14^th – Valentine’s Day

Sunday, February 14th — Trivia Night Youth Fundraiser at 6pm on Zoom. *

Sunday, February 14th at 9pm through February 21st at 12pm — Silent Auction Youth Fundraiser *

* All Zoom links, payment links, bidding process, and everything else you need to know to support our Youth in these two fundraising endeavors can be found at https://www.ctkdurango.org/youth-events/, with links updated closer to the week of February 14th.

Wednesday, February 17^th – Ash Wednesday (Details TBA)

Looking Ahead

Sunday, March 28^th – Palm Sunday

Thursday, April 1^st – Maundy Thursday

Friday, April 2^nd – Good Friday

Saturday, April 3^rd – Easter Eve

Sunday, April 4^th – Easter Sunday

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for updates.