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  1. What is Christ Lutheran Church?
  2. Where is the church located?
  3. When are worship services?
  4. Who are the pastors?
  5. What is the mission of Christ Lutheran Church?
  6. If I come to visit a worship service, what will happen?
  7. Do you have child care during worship?
  8. Does CLC have a youth program?
  9. What educational opportunities are available for youth and adults?
  10. Is the church handicapped accessible?
  11. Is the church air conditioned?
  12. When is Holy Communion offered? May I receive it?
  13. Baptism and Wedding Information
  14. Facilities
  15. How do I become a Member?
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What is Christ Lutheran Church?

Christ Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We have a Baptized membership of approximately 1,200. The congregation was founded in 1847. Click here for our complete history. (The history page will take awhile to load, please be patient.)

Where is the church located?

The congregation is located in DeForest, Wisconsin, just north of Madison on Cty. CV (Main Street in DeForest) between Hwy 51 & I 39-90-94.

From the north via the Interstate: Follow I 39-90-94 from the Wisconsin Dells, exit 126 (Cty V), go east (left) on Cty V about 2 miles, then at the stop sign, south (right) on Cty CV (Main St), the church will be on your right just past the 4-way stop.

From the south via the Interstate: Follow I 39-90-94 north/west past Madison, exit 132 (Hwy. 51 North), follow Hwy. 51 North until Holum St (big brown DeForest sign on right, high school athletic fields on left), turn west (left), follow Holum St until the 4-way stop, then left, church will be on your right.

OR from the south via the Interstate: Follow I 39-90-94 past Madison, exit 131 (Hwy 19), at the bottom of the exit ramp turn left, and then an immediate right onto CV (at the gas station), follow CV north until DeForest (turns into Main St), church will be on your left just over the hill past the shopping center.

Click here for a map of DeForest. Click here for a map from Hwy 51 or I 90-94-39 (map only labels I39, but all three interstates run together past DeForest

    

When are the worship services?

We offer two services each Sunday and a variety of special services throughout the church year --

In addition, we offer Youth Rotation Education at 9:05 am each Sunday morning and 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday evening (voluntary meal at 5:15 p.m.).

For the complete monthly worship schedule, click here

Who are the pastors?

Pastor Charles (Chuck) D. Peterson is the Senior Pastor. Pastor Peterson became the Senior Pastor 1974.
Pastor Jerry Olson is the Associate Pastor. Pastor Olson became the Associate Pastor in 1990.


    

What is the mission of Christ Lutheran Church?

Click here for our full mission statement.

Do you have child care during worship?

We are not currently staffing our nursery. Children are welcome in worship. If you need to visit the nursery during service, ask an usher and he or she will direct you. You can hear the complete service in the nursery.

    

Does CLC have a youth program?

Click here to check out the Youth Page

What educational opportunities are available for youth and adults?

Christ Lutheran Church has educational opportunities for everyone from age three and up. We are serious about our educational ministry at CLC. We have a fine staff of dedicated teachers for all ages.

Rotation Youth Education takes place twice a week: 9:05 to 10:15 on Sunday mornings and 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings.

There are classes for ages 3 and up.

Adults have several options from which to choose:

Is the church handicapped accessible?

Yes, our building is completely handicapped accessible. The back (parking lot) entrance has several marked handicapped parking spots and the handicapped entrance with elevator.

Furthermore, we have two spots next to the handicapped parking spots for those with special needs, permanent or temporary. You do NOT need a handicapped permit to use these spots.

Is the church air conditioned?

Our sanctuary is fully air conditioned.

When is Holy Communion offered? May I receive it?

Holy Communion is offered at each Sunday worship service and on festival days in the church calendar.

All persons who confess that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior and who are communing members of this or another Christian church are welcome to receive the sacrament with us. Non-communing adults and children are invited to the altar to receive a pastoral blessing.

Baptism and Wedding Information

Baptisms: Holy Baptism is God's sacrament of welcome, a washing of forgiveness which gives new life in Jesus Christ.

Christ Lutheran pastors offer the sacrament of baptism to infants and adults. Because baptism welcomes a person into the Family of God, it is celebrated during Sunday morning worship services when the parish family gathers.

Please call the pastors to arrange a date and time for baptism. The pastors are available to meet with you in person to make arrangements and share our Church's understanding of this sacrament.

Weddings: Christ Lutheran Church hosts wedding for couples because Christian marriage is honorable in the site of God. The pastors provide premarital meetings with engaged couples to assist them in planning this time of worship and commitment. These pastoral services are arranged only in consultation with the bride and groom and may be extended to non-member couples at the pastor's discretion.

Generally, three to five meetings are required to prepare for this commitment.

Inquiries should be made to the pastors at the church office well in advance of the desired wedding date.

Facilities

Christ Lutheran Church has a variety of facilities available for large and small groups.

The facilities of Christ Lutheran are available for use by groups from the church, members and their families and other groups from outside the congregation.

A Building Use Request should be submitted to the church office well in advance of the dates of desired use. The church office coordinates scheduling and will assist you with your needs.

Please submit completed requests the church office:

Christ Lutheran Church, 220 South Main, DeForest, WI 53532
Phone: 608-846-4718
Fax: 608-846-3991
Email

How do I become a Member?

We welcome and invite you to worship with the family of Christ Lutheran! In addition you will find many activities, study groups and service opportunities to help you live out your Christian faith.

To become a member of Christ Lutheran Church, please contact the pastors. Baptism, a letter of transfer from another Christian congregation and "Affirmation of Faith," are all ways new members are received. The pastors will welcome your inquiry and talk with you individually.

From time to time as needed, new member classes are offered for those who want to explore basic Bible teachings and their walk of faith. This time of preparation for membership is offered for both groups and individuals.

Pastors can be reached at 608-846-4718

    




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