There are directions posted on the Finding Us tab at the top of the page. To come to CTK using GPS navigation, enter 222 Pfau St., Mankato, MN on your device. If your device has an older map, our previous address is 207 McConnell Street. (We haven't moved--the office is on the Pfau St. side of the building.) "Pfau" is pronounced similarly to "fowl" but without the last letter. The P is silent. CTK can be found on most map websites.

For detailed information concerning weddings, please consult the wedding guidelines on this website.
Wedding guidebook
This booklet is now printed in .pdf format.
The most recent edition of the paper version shows the most current information. The website version contains some information (e. g., spelling guides for "church words" for which there's no room in the paper version.) You may print pages from the guidelines to assist in planning the wedding. Please note that CTK does not permit smoking or alcohol consumption anywhere on the church property.

Lutherans are Christians whose faith is grounded in the teachings of Jesus. The Lutheran Church is the oldest (and, worldwide, the largest) of the churches of the Reformation. Lutherans in America come in several denominations, all of which trace their theology back to Martin Luther. Visit the ELCA's website for more information about the ELCA. Other Lutheran bodies include the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), and several smaller bodies. Most Lutherans in the United States are members of these major church bodies, although many smaller groups exist. Many smaller Lutheran bodies began as communities of Lutheran Christians from various countries in Europe. Over time, many mergers and new organizations created the Lutheran bodies of today. The ELCA was created (in 1988) from the ALC (the American Lutheran Church), the AELC (American Evangelical Lutheran Church) and the LCA (Lutheran Church in America)--the LCA and ALC were created by mergers of smaller groups of Lutherans in earlier times.

We have vocal choirs for grades 1-3, 4-6 and adults. There are also 2 handbell choirs, a non-traditional service, and opportunities for instrumentalists, vocal soloists, small groups, and men's and women's groups. Contact Pastor Steve (for non-traditional worship) or Chuck Hoogland (for traditional or non-traditional worship) if you would like to participate in worship through music, or see our MUSIC page.

The Saturday evening service is traditional, using liturgies from the ELW hymnal, or on occasion, other liturgies.
The Sunday  8:15 AM service is traditional, using the ELW. This service differs somewhat from the Saturday service as the Worship Choir and the Rainbow Choir (small children) sing at the Sunday service.
The 9:30 service, Praise & Proclamation, is non-traditional, with 1 song leader and piano accompaniment.
The 10:30 AM Sunday service is contemporary, featuring praise bands.
The Wednesday 6 PM service has a flexible format and a brief pastoral message 
Special services, such as Thanksgiving, have formats that are related to the day. 

Christ the King Lutheran church provides two education hours each Sunday. The children's program uses the Workshop Rotation Model. For more pictures and information about this program at CTK, see our Education page, which also presents more information on the many adult opportunities available. Our version of the Workshop Rotation Model is called JAM, for JESUS AND ME. Confirmation studies for 7th through 9th grades take place on Wednesday evenings. For detailed information, please call a pastor.

Baptism, like Communion, is a sacrament--an outward, visible sign of an inward, spiritual gift. Children and adults may be baptized. For detailed information on our beliefs and practices, please contact a pastor.

Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is welcome to commune at CTK. All are welcome. Christ the King does not exclude non-members from Communion. Children who have not had first communion instruction will be asked to bow their heads for a blessing. The pastors will be happy to provide more information. Holy Communion is offered on the first and third Sundays of each month, and on other occasions, including Holy Thursday, Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. The pastors will also bring Communion to the hospitalized and homebound.

Yes, the pastoral staff will visit you in the hospital. Holy Communion is also provided to hospitalized patients. Please remember that, due to patient privacy laws, you or a family member must inform CTK of a hospitalization--the hospital can't give out your information unless you specifically authorize them to do so.

There is a prayer room available at CTK for anyone; this room is used for prayer vigils also. The library, while used for some meetings, is available on Sundays and during office hours for reading and meditation. The library contains many books and periodicals for your use as well.

Hilltoppers, for people 55 and beyond, is a part of our Elderversity program. (For details, contact the church office.) The Mankato Lutheran Home also provides a program of Adult Day Service. This program is located at Christ the King Lutheran Church. If you would like to see another program for older people, please inform the office.

Certainly. Library, Altar Guild, various committees and boards, a dedicated contingent of gardeners, a group of people to assemble and prepare our newsletter for mailing, and multiple opportunities with the JAM program. The youth program needs many active volunteers, especially chaperones and adult supervisors.

Please see our Education page for more complete information. Women also may wish to join one of our Bible Study Circles, which meet either in homes or at the church. Please call the office for information. In addition to Saturday 8:00 AM Bible Study, and Adult Forums during the school year, three non-denominational Bible study groups meet at CTK.

CTK is a member congregation of the ELCA, and conforms to its guidelines. People become members of CTK upon baptism here, or by transfer from another Lutheran congregation, or by adult affirmation of faith. The pastors will be happy to explain all of these topics. Please contact one of the pastors if you have any questions. The pastors provide a series of classes on matters of faith before the official reception of new members.

Please contact the church office, or speak to a pastor. We provide classes for non-Lutherans who wish to join, and we generally receive new members at a service three times a year.

We don't yet have a guest book or feedback page for this site. We'll be happy to post questions related to CTK on this page. Please contact the office with your question.

You can e-mail any pastor or staff member by clicking on the Contacting Us link on the left of this page. For more information about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) please visit the ELCA website.