* Worship with us online!
On site services and events canceled until further notice *
+ Worship During the Pandemic +
10 a.m. - Blacksburg-Radford Worship Fellowship:
The Blacksburg-Radford Fellowship* offers weekly worship services. In-person (10 a.m.) and weekly pre-recorded Sunday worship are offered in rotation by each partner church, and a "drive-in" worship service is offered monthly at St. Michael, Blacksburg.
* The Blacksburg-Radford Fellowship consists of the following churches: Luther Memorial, St. Michael, Shiloh, New Mount Zion, and Christ Lutheran (Radford)
10 a.m. - Blacksburg-Radford Worship Fellowship:
The Blacksburg-Radford Fellowship* offers weekly worship services. In-person (10 a.m.) and weekly pre-recorded Sunday worship are offered in rotation by each partner church, and a "drive-in" worship service is offered monthly at St. Michael, Blacksburg.
- DRIVE-IN WORSHIP: Sunday, May 23rd, Drive-in Worship celebrating the day of Pentecost at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg
- WORSHIP LMLC AT PARKING LOT: Beginning Sunday, May 30 at 10 am, in-person outdoor services will take place in the lower parking lot at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Masks and social distancing are required. These outdoor services will continue through Sunday, August 29. BYOC: bring your lawn chair (and coffee & snacks)
* The Blacksburg-Radford Fellowship consists of the following churches: Luther Memorial, St. Michael, Shiloh, New Mount Zion, and Christ Lutheran (Radford)
Drive-in Service: Enjoy worship from the comfort of your own vehicle! Once a month, during St. Michael's rotation, worship service is held (weather permitting) within the St. Michael, Blacksburg parking lot.
What to expect at a 10 a.m. Drive-in service: Upon entering the parking lot (2308 Merrimac Rd. Blacksburg), a greeter will give you a paper bulletin and a bag containing a pre-packaged wine and host/bread container, and you will be directed on where to park by another greeter further inside the parking lot. No pressure, you may roll down your window and receive items, or not, whatever you're more comfortable with. You may also pull up the bulletin on you phone ('worship bulletin' link above) if you do not prefer a paper copy. The service is conducted on the lawn, and you can tune in to 88.9 FM on your vehicle's stereo to listen at the volume you desire.
What to expect at a 10 a.m. Drive-in service: Upon entering the parking lot (2308 Merrimac Rd. Blacksburg), a greeter will give you a paper bulletin and a bag containing a pre-packaged wine and host/bread container, and you will be directed on where to park by another greeter further inside the parking lot. No pressure, you may roll down your window and receive items, or not, whatever you're more comfortable with. You may also pull up the bulletin on you phone ('worship bulletin' link above) if you do not prefer a paper copy. The service is conducted on the lawn, and you can tune in to 88.9 FM on your vehicle's stereo to listen at the volume you desire.
+ Regular Sunday Worship Times +
10 a.m. - ELW Worship: each service contains a creative blend of contemporary and traditional. Churchgoing, regardless of whether it's with us or elsewhere, can be a refreshing way to begin your week. Grab words of wisdom and thoughts for action from the sermon and find community in our fellowship thereafter. Worship music includes a blend of traditional hymnal, modern hymnal, and instrumental band music.
11 a.m. - Fellowship: enjoy a friendly conversation over a cup of coffee and snack during Fellowship.
Come As You Are - We're committed to welcoming people as they are, so please wear clothes that are comfortable for you. Some wear ties and dresses, others wear jeans and sandals. We celebrate your presence with us, so come as you are!
No Pressure to Stand or Sit - Yes, our worship may have indicators to sit and stand throughout. However, please do not feel pressure to take on a posture that is difficult for you.
10 a.m. - ELW Worship: each service contains a creative blend of contemporary and traditional. Churchgoing, regardless of whether it's with us or elsewhere, can be a refreshing way to begin your week. Grab words of wisdom and thoughts for action from the sermon and find community in our fellowship thereafter. Worship music includes a blend of traditional hymnal, modern hymnal, and instrumental band music.
11 a.m. - Fellowship: enjoy a friendly conversation over a cup of coffee and snack during Fellowship.
Come As You Are - We're committed to welcoming people as they are, so please wear clothes that are comfortable for you. Some wear ties and dresses, others wear jeans and sandals. We celebrate your presence with us, so come as you are!
No Pressure to Stand or Sit - Yes, our worship may have indicators to sit and stand throughout. However, please do not feel pressure to take on a posture that is difficult for you.
+ Summer Worship Times +
From June to September
10 a.m. Summer Worship. Celebrating life after death, our summer is filled with light and fun music from liturgical setting 8.
10 a.m. Summer Worship. Celebrating life after death, our summer is filled with light and fun music from liturgical setting 8.
+ Thanks to All Who Joined Us on May 5th +
"Cinco de Mayo" happened to land on a Sunday this year, so we took the opportunity to appreciate the Hispanic culture and added bilingual (Spanish/English) liturgical music at Sunday's service. The service followed the usual format in English, except some of the music was bilingual with lyrics to help us follow along.
+ Lenten & Holy Week Times +
2019 Holy Week Services held at Christ Lutheran:
- April 19, Good Friday, at 7 p.m.
- Easter Sunday, 10 a.m.
+ Our Worship Leaders +
Christ Lutheran is presently in a Call Process and in a search for a minister who will help carry us forward in ministry and mission.
In the meantime, every Sunday, we have a wonderful group of passionate and caring pastors from which each of our weekly services is led. You're invited to join us every Sunday! We are confident this week's gospel message will be enriching and fulfilling to you.
Additionally, our congregants are active in leading several important ministries. This "labor of love" has helped to keep our community connected, engaged, and optimistic about the future.
In the meantime, every Sunday, we have a wonderful group of passionate and caring pastors from which each of our weekly services is led. You're invited to join us every Sunday! We are confident this week's gospel message will be enriching and fulfilling to you.
Additionally, our congregants are active in leading several important ministries. This "labor of love" has helped to keep our community connected, engaged, and optimistic about the future.
Worship typically includes the following four parts:
Gathering
For any event, we need to come together with a purpose in mind. This includes our confession and God's offer of forgiveness, as well as musical praise of God.
Word
For Christians, the fullness of the Word is Jesus Christ. In worship, we acknowledge Jesus as Word through scripture, prayer, song, preaching, and art.
Sacrament
Rituals help us to engage our faith. Our sacraments, the rituals of the Lord's Supper (or Eucharist) and of Baptism, connect us with God and with one another. Each Sunday service typically includes the Eucharist, and we invite any who are interested in baptism to speak with Pastor Andrew.
Sending
Through the Word and Sacrament, we are reminded of our identity as God's creations who carry the compassionate image of Christ into the world. Through song and commission, we are sent to bring the Gospel to all people.
Gathering
For any event, we need to come together with a purpose in mind. This includes our confession and God's offer of forgiveness, as well as musical praise of God.
Word
For Christians, the fullness of the Word is Jesus Christ. In worship, we acknowledge Jesus as Word through scripture, prayer, song, preaching, and art.
Sacrament
Rituals help us to engage our faith. Our sacraments, the rituals of the Lord's Supper (or Eucharist) and of Baptism, connect us with God and with one another. Each Sunday service typically includes the Eucharist, and we invite any who are interested in baptism to speak with Pastor Andrew.
Sending
Through the Word and Sacrament, we are reminded of our identity as God's creations who carry the compassionate image of Christ into the world. Through song and commission, we are sent to bring the Gospel to all people.
Our Worship Leaders
We continue to have spiritual leadership on Sundays even though seeking a new permanent pastor. CLC is currently in a 'call process' (process to acquire a pastor).
Our weekly visiting ministers are a figurative "spiritual box of chocolates.” Each week, one of our visiting ministers delivers a beautiful and inspirational message to help cleanse our spiritual palate (self-improvement, awareness, forgiveness), leading us into the new week with spirit-filled (loving, kind) thoughts and actions.
Our weekly visiting ministers are a figurative "spiritual box of chocolates.” Each week, one of our visiting ministers delivers a beautiful and inspirational message to help cleanse our spiritual palate (self-improvement, awareness, forgiveness), leading us into the new week with spirit-filled (loving, kind) thoughts and actions.
