At Christ the King Lutheran Church, we have 41 commissioned Community of Hope
lay chaplains who live out their call to be “holy listeners” in
many different settings: in their families, their workplaces, their neighborhoods,
the hospital, the nursing home, and in the congregation. You are invited to
consider becoming a part of our congregation’s Community of Hope.
Our Community of Hope continues to:
• Establish an ongoing school of spirituality where laity are trained for pastoral care ministry. Graduates become members of the Community of Hope. They are called Lay Chaplains and practice their ministry in various ways within our congregation as well as in the wider community under the guidance of the ministry staff.
• Motivate members of the Community of Hope to pursue and practice the spiritual disciplines found in The Rule of Benedict and to apply those spiritual practices to creating a praying, caring community. The Rule inspires the community members to work toward balance and harmony in prayer, worship, silence, holy reading, and serving others through pastoral care ministry.
• Equip members of the Community of Hope with pastoral skills to minister where their spiritual gifts are best suited for giving comfort and care to those in need.
Classes will begin on Monday, August 21. For more information or to register, contact Beverly Davis or 713-523-2864 ext. 27.