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Making Christ Known serves as Christ Lutheran Church’s guiding principle for activities within our church, the community and with our global companion churches. Our faith comes to life as we reach out and lend a hand to those in need. Learn more about opportunities to put your faith in action as we work to make Christ known.
Service and Outreach Team
- ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
- ELCA Good Gifts
- Ilboru Lutheran Church - Tanzania
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church - Tamil Nadu, India
- ELCA World Hunger
- ELCA Disaster Response
- Blood Drives with Rock River Valley Blood Center
- Rockford Rescue Mission
- Adopt an Angel
- Caregivers
- Common Threads Prayer Shawls
- Empower Boone (formerly Belvidere Boone County Food Pantry)
- MOSAIC
Ministry and Learning
To grow as Christ's disciple, you're invited to participate in one or more of Christ Lutheran's ministry and spiritual growth opportunities. Please prayerfully consider how you are called to offer your time and talent in a ministry rooted in Christ's love. Training is provided. To view the 2024-2025 Time and Talent booklet, click here.
By taking part in one or more opportunities, it is CLC’s hope that you will build new relationships, pray for one another, and grow in discipleship.
ADULT Ministry & Learning Commitment Form
CHILDREN & YOUTH Ministry & Learning Commitment Form
I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.
EPH 3:16-17
Mission Endowment Fund
Applications for agency grants and scholarships are now being received by the 2025 Mission Endowment Fund Committee. Deadline for submission is Monday, June 30 at 12:00 noon.
Funding Application (grants)
Scholarship Application
In 2024, Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) scholarships totaling more than $6,700 were awarded to Christ Lutheran college and university students. Additionally, $15,775 was awarded to the following agencies dedicated to helping make Christ known:
ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
Empower Boone Food Pantry
Habitat for Humanity
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) Children and Family Services
Mosaic
One Body Collaboratives (Bridges to Prosperity of Northern Illinois)
Rock House Kids
Rockford Interfaith Community Garden
Rockford Rescue Mission
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