Passport for Learning!
Christus Victor offers many adult education opportunities both in-person and digitally throughout the year. Some of our groups meet year-round while others meet for shorter lengths of time. Our groups that meet year-round usually do a series of smaller studies.
In-Person Opportunities
(please inquire about childcare at least 1 week in advance)
Explore Christus Victor
for those interested in finding out more about how God is working through Christus Victor and those seeking membership.
Offered on Sundays, September 22, January 26, & April 27, 10:15am to Noon in Fellowship Hall.
(Please inquire about childcare at least 1 week before)
ALPHA
Enter a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Everyone is welcome, you can jump in at any point throughout the 11 weeks & no questions are off-limits.
September 18 - November 27, 2024
Wednesday Nights at Christus Victor
6:15pm - Pizza Dinner
6:30-7:30pm - Session with video & discussion groups
Alpha en espanol - coming soon!
Sunday Morning Learning
Come and learn more about faith from a Lutheran perspective. 10-11am Sunday Mornings
Pre-registration not required; come when you can and at any session. Please inquire about childcare at least 1 week in advance.
Sept 1 - Sept 29
“Lutheranism 101" with Pastor Melanie
January 12 - March 2
"ALPHA: Lord’s Prayer" 15-minute videos with questions
March 9 - April 13, 2025
"Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” with Deacon Annette
Men In Action
Men in Action is a faith group designed specifically for men and meets each Saturday at 7:00 am at Christus Victor.
GriefShare
You don’t have to grieve alone! Join our weekly sessions to help you move through the loss of your loved one. Our space is safe, and we are here to support you. Your pain is real, valid, and we understand.
Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for 13 weeks.
Dec 3, 10, & 17 Jan 7, 14, 21, & 28 Feb 4
Sessions are self-contained, and anyone is welcome ANYTIME! Have questions? Contact GriefShare@cvlutheran.org
Financial Peace University
Allow your money to stand for who you are and what you believe. Sundays from 10:15-11:15 am at Christus Victor.
Pre-registration is required. Cost for membership and workbooks is $80 ($20 savings!).
Contact: Ruben Hinojosa (847) 815-7914, rhinojosa23@gmail.com or Ben Jarosch (847) 772-1014, JAROSCH.BEN@gmail.com
January 12 - March 9 (Please inquire about childcare)
Tiny Devotional Booklets
“Thy Word in Season" gets you in the Word every day. Pick yours up at the front of church today.
Digital Participation Opportunities
Monday Night Bible Study
The Monday Night Bible Study meets year-round, usually every other Monday via Zoom. We have many lively book discussions, some including video portions for enhancement. All are welcome to join in!
“The Chosen” Season 4, Watch & Discussion 7pm
Sept 9 & 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18 and Dec 2 & 16
Contacts for the Zoom link:
Carol Maxwell 847-757-3108 CJMAX001@msn.com
Laura Vitols 630-890-5645 lauravitols1@gmail.com
Renee Weiland 847-899-6007 reneeweiland5@gmail.com
Daily Digitized Bible
Get the YouVersion Bible app and be reminded to get into the Word daily. Join your Christus Victor friends in completing pre-selected "Plans".
app.bible.com
Daily Neighborhood Prayer App
This app helps you intentionally get to know, pray and care for the people you live by. app.blesseveryhome.com
Haiku and the Psalms
Receive a weekly email, and be delighted to read original haiku, based on the assigned lectionary psalm. (In collaboration with All Saints Lutheran in Mt. Pleasant, SC)
Contact: Jim at eclakes3344@gmail.com to subscribe.
Please ask for the "weekly writer 1 version" of haiku.
Intergenerational Ministries
At Christus Victor, we are gifted with a community full of people who represent all the generations! Intergenerational ministry bridges the gap between age groups, aids in combatting loneliness and isolation, and gives people a sense of purpose, a place to learn new skills, and spaces to share our stories.
I’m Here for the Food(Pantry) 5K
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 21, 2024, 8 a.m., at Elk Grove’s Busse Woods Grove #32 for a great cause!
Register for the 5K below:
“Gifts I Can Share” Series
Oct 5th and 6th through Nov 2nd and 3rd
with 5-week Sermon Series
Listening Prayer Sessions:
Saturday, October 5th - 6pm
Sunday, October 6th - 12pm
Sunday, October 20th - 10am & 12pm
Kick off the Series at the “PACK THE HOUSE” Event on Sunday, Oct 6th and conclude with the “Bring in the Harvest” Meal & Celebration on Sunday, November 3rd between services
What is “PACK THE HOUSE”?
All generations are invited to pack as many Operation Christmas Child boxes as we can, with supplies purchased through $ raised during Scuba VBS. Treats & coffee. Come & pack, or to sit and enjoy your faith community, packing abundance!
