Christ Lutheran will be in the annual Bloomington/Normal Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th.

Our float will be promoting Journey To The Manger (JTTM).

Both youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer to help out with our JTTM float during the Christmas Parade.

Youth will be riding on the float, while the adults will be walking alongside the float, handing out flyers and candy canes to the people watching the parade.

If interested, please meet on the street in front Kingsley Junior High School (303 Kingsley St, Normal), at 9:00 am.

We will be providing JTTM costumes for both youth and adults (everyone is encouraged to wear a costume).

After the parade, pick up will be at the parking lot on the corner of Jefferson St and Gridley St in Bloomington.

If you would just like to watch the parade, the parade starts at 10:00 am. The parade route starts at Kingsley Junior High in Normal and ends at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington.

The Set-Up for Journey To The Manger will be from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

We will start with loading the sets and props for Journey To The Manger onto the trailer/float (when it gets back from the Christmas Parade).

We will then set up the scenes for Journey To The Manger with the sets and props from the trailer.

Lunch will be served, so you can come to church after the parade.

The Mary Martha Circle will meet on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

We will have a devotion/Bible Study and business meeting. Snacks will be served. 

Since this is our last circle meeting for 2025, we will conclude our yearly activities and discuss options for the coming year. 

Our first meeting in 2026 will be on February 12th. 

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Any questions, please contact Vanette Schwartz at vanettem.schwartz@gmail.com or (309) 454-1620.

Christ Lutheran’s Ladies Guild will hold their next meeting on Saturday, November 15th, at 9:30 am in the Library. 

All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us. 

The Ladies Guild Board will host the meeting and will provide refreshments. 

We will have a devotion/Bible Study along with a business meeting. 

Officers needed for the coming year (vice-president and secretary) will be voted on. 

The holiday donations for our church staff and for local charities will be voted on. We will also have an update on our adopted seminary students. 

Please bring your Mites, Red Stockings for Loaves & Fishes, and offerings for the Ladies Guild.

Looking forward to seeing you on November 15th.

The Miriam Circle will meet Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

Becky Hussemann will be the hostess and Brenda Vest will lead a devotion. 

We will work on fleece throws for local nursing homes, followed by our business meeting. All ladies are welcome! 

Any questions, please contact Brenda Vest at bvest703@earthlink.net or (309) 826-2335.

The next Voter's Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

We will be voting on the 2026 Church Budget and there will be the election of the 2026 officers.

The next Men's Breakfast will be on Saturday, November 15th, at 7:30 am. at Garden of Paradise.

Garden of Paradise is located at 1412 E Empire St. in Bloomington, IL.

The Ladies Guild has some extra craft items from past fall bazaars that they want to give to you.  

All we ask in return is a donation to our Ladies Guild to help fund our Seminary Students and local charities. A donation can will be available. 

We will have tables set up in the Christian Fellowship Area before and after services the weekends of November 8/9 & 15/16. 

Ladies from the Guild will be present if you need help.

Attention all youth and adults of Christ Lutheran: 

Come and join us to help decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas on Sunday, November 30th, starting at 2:00 pm. 

If you have any questions, contact Doris Kothe at (309) 530-4360 or doris.l.kothe@gmail.com.

The next Women's Night Out will be the Women’s Christmas Social Night on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30 pm.

This event will be held at Karen Duran's house at Karen Duran’s house. 

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and a beverage if you wish.

There will be an opportunity to bring a donation for the Baby Fold. 

We will also have a gift exchange if you wish to participate. 

More information to come at a later date.

Mark your calendars: Journey To The Manger will be on Sunday, December 7th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

We have many opportunities to help, including:

• Readers, Greeters, Tour Guides, and Kitchen Helpers
• The Jounery To The Manger Float In The Christmas Parade (December 6th at 9:00 am) 
  • For more information on helping out with the float, click here.
• Setup (December 6th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
  • For more information on helping with set-up, click here.
• Take-down (Directly After Journey To The Manger) 

If you are interested in volunteering and being a part of this wonderful outreach to our local community, please contact Lisa Scheltens at scheltensl0795@gmail.com

Men's Night Out will be on Monday, November 4th, at Hacienda Leon at 6:30 pm.

Hacienda Leon is located at 1 Uptown Circle in Normal, IL.

If you have any questions, contact Chris Turner at chrtur@msn.com or 309-261-7026.

We are in need of people to serve as greeters at the 8:00 am and 10:45 am divine services on Sundays.

If interested in serving as a greeter for either service, please contact Joshua Kothe by email (joshua.a.kothe@gmail.com or texting him at (309) 434-0936.

Sharing Joy is time for Bible Study and Fellowship held Mondays at 10 am. 

The Bible Study will be lead by Rev. Dr. Fitzner or Rev. Jensen (From Wittenberg Lutheran Center).

Please consider in joining us.