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Ministries

Adults and teens sitting


Adult Center

Most Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., except for Summer.

Just for Grown Ups…
Make–and Take–Time For Yourself!

  • Explore fresh horizons.
  • Make new friends
  • Challenge your mind
  • Travel to new places
  • Join in varied activities
  • Enjoy breakfast and lunch

The Adult Center is sponsored by Cross Lutheran Church.  Attended by church and community members alike, the center is open to adults of all ages and ethnic groups. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of program opportunities to help people stay in life’s mainstream and encourage them to share their God-given gifts with others.

The Center is equipped with a wheelchair accessible ramp, elevator and bathrooms. It is staffed by volunteers who can help participants join in the center’s activities. Adults needing constant supervision and greater assistance are welcome if accompanied by an aide.

How you can help the Adult Center:

  • Volunteer to speak to the Adults about your adventures & vacations
  • Donate prizes for Bingo
  • Come and participate
  • and much more!

For more information, call:

Linda Radder, RN, Parish Nurse, or Cross Lutheran Church Office at:

414-344-1746

Quilt Ministry
“Anointed Hands and Nimble Fingers” 

Please consider joining Cross Lutheran’s quilt ministry! Our goal? Spreading warmth and God’s Love through the work of our hands — a gift that can last for years to come!   

If you don’t know how to sew, come anyway – you can cut squares, you can tie finished quilts, or you can just come for fellowship and conversation. This group is casual and friendly. Our ministry is still developing and exploring ways to serve. Projects so far have included quilting for local non-profit organizations and, in the spring, creating personalized quilts for our graduating seniors. To date we have created over 48 quilts.

We are always accepting donations of fabric and notions, so please keep us in mind.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10am-2pm, in the Ellwanger Fellowship Hall.
Please talk to Fran (414-449-1607, mscrafty213@sbcglobal.net) or Amy (262-792-1193, mjandris@gmail.com) for more information.

Quilts
Sewing a quilt
Quilts

Other Ministries

Bread of Healing Empowerment Ministry

Provide oversight and advice to BOHEM and Adult Center programs.
Chair: Dr. Terry McGee

Caregivers

Assist the pastors and parish nurse in ministering to the sick and shut-ins.
Chair: Gloria Wright

Evangelism: Hospitality

Serve as greeters; welcome and assist guests and gather information.
Emory Churness (Chair); Judi Hunter, Pat Coleman

Evangelism Neighborhood

Attend area groups and activities, meet and follow up with interested neighbors. 
Chair: (open)

LGBT Committee

Provide support and programs to further Cross Lutheran’s Reconciling in Christ mission.

Mental Health Advocacy

Work towards better a understanding of and reduced stigma for mental health issues.
Chair: Matt Jandrisevits

MICAH Core Team

Recruit congregation members to actively participate in MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope).
John Walker (Chair)

Stewardship

Work with the pastors to encourage members to donate time, talents and money.
Chair: (open)

Ushers

Greeting and Assisting during Sunday Services.
Lead Usher: Lillian Miller

Youth Education

Oversee Adult Education, Bible Study, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
Provide oversight to staff and programs who work with youth.
Chair: Peggy Drana

Leadership & Committees

Board of Directors

Oversee church operations.
Council President: Ann Hogan
Vice President: Tina Polk
Secretary: Alicia Barr
Treasurer: Lisa Quam

Board of Trustees

Oversee issues related to the building and property of the church.
Carla Brockman (Co-chair), Craig Dent (Co-Chair); Mark Drana, Bradley Hausler, Darrel McVane, Katrina O’Neal, Adeana Riley

Bread of Healing Empowerment Ministry Committee

Provide oversight and advice to BOHEM and Adult Center programs
Dr. Terry McGee (Chair)

Elders

Assist the pastors in worship and meeting other spiritual needs of the congregation and pastors.
Ed Carlson (Chair); Craig Dent, Comeco Ghoston, Michelle Glover, Tracy Harris, Bradley Hausler, Brian Mickelson, Cynthia Mounger, Debra Taylor

Endowment Board

Build, invest and disperse church endowment funds.
Paulette Barr (Chair); Peggy Drana, Deb France, Judi Hunter, Brian Mickelson, Sarah Olson, Tina Polk

Finance

Develop and monitor church budget and other expenses; solicit grants and gifts.
Chair: Tom Jackson

Human Resources

Oversee job descriptions, hiring, salaries and benefits and review of church employees.

Internship Committee

Oversee and guide the current Vicar and assist them with transition into and out of their role.
Carolyn Jackson (Chair), Kaylynn Blackwell, Craig & Trisha Dent, Ann Hogan, Debra Taylor

LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender)

Provide support and programs to further Cross Lutheran’s Reconciling in Christ mission.

Stewardship Committee

Work with the pastors to encourage members to donate time, talents and money.
Kaylynn Blackwell & Frances Love (Co-Chairs)

Worship Committee

Work with the pastors and choir directors to plan spirit-filled services and revivals.
Carolyn Jackson (Chair)

150th Anniversary Committees

Anniversary Weekend

Saturday event dinner and Sunday worship. Pat Coleman, Kaylynn Blackwell, Fran Love.

Capital Projects

Chris Dorfler, Development Committee.

Publicity, Marketing & Anniversary Merchandise

Emory Churness

Partner Events & Special Events

St. Matts: Rev. Otis Moss. Pastor Matt, Pastor Michelle.
Unity: Brian Stevenson. Pastor John, Pastor Michelle.
Youth Choir Anniversary. Judy Ellwanger.
Bread of Healing Clinic’s 20th Anniversary. Dr. Tom Jackson.

History/Archives

Includes development of Invitation list. John Walker, Paulette Barr, Carolyn Jackson.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the committee members listed above.

Cross Lutheran Church 1821 N. 16th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205


Phone and email Office: 414.344.1746
Email: office@crosslutheranmke.org
Office Hours: M-TH 9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Join us on Sundays Worship Service 9:30-11:15* AM
Youth Sunday School after service*
Adult Bible Study after service*
*Approximately 11:15 AM
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