Christ the King Episcopal Church
Lakeland, Florida
cultivating faith, hope, and love
in the Body of Christ
as we minister to the world
WELCOMING YOU HOME
You are beloved! You belong! No exceptions!
We are a church rooted in the joy and hope of following Jesus.
We seek to discover God's grace in our lives and in the world around us as we cultivate faith, hope, and love among the Body of Christ.
We actively seek justice, peace, and charity in the name of God.
Everyone in God’s creation is welcome here, no matter your step on the journey or place in the story. Our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic condition, or physical or mental ability. God delights in the diversity of creation, and so do we.
Join us and share your story!
Come and worship!
There is always a place for you!
Weekly Services
Sunday - 10 am
Holy Eucharist
preceded by Sunday School at 8:45 am
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Wednesday - 9 am
Holy Eucharist
followed immediately by Bible Study
2nd Wednesday - 6 pm
Evening Prayer
Wednesdays in Lent
6:00-7:30 pm
February 25-April 1
For this Lenten study, we will explore the "what," "how," and "why" of Episcopal engagement with contemporary social issues.
This class will use the book: Church Meets World (Volume 4 of the "Church's Teachings for a Changing World"). Having the book will be helpful. You can order it here.
Class will begin at 6 pm with Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary, followed by teaching and discussion.
Palm Sunday * March 29
10:00 am, Holy Eucharist with the Procession of Palms
Monday & Tuesday in Holy Week * March 30-31
7:00 pm, Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Eucharist
Wednesday in Holy Week * April 1
6:00 pm, Evening Prayer followed by Lenten Study
Maundy Thursday * April 2
7:00 pm, The Celebration of the Lord's Supper with Washing of the Feet
Good Friday * April 3
12:00 noon & 7 pm, The Reading of the Passion with Veneration of the Cross
3:00 pm, Tenebrae
Holy Saturday, April 4
12:00 noon, Noonday Prayer (Facebook only)
8:00 pm, The Great Vigil
Easter Day * April 5
10 am, The First Sunday of Easter
Regular Schedule
Sundays
Every Sunday * 8:45 am
Bible Study for Adults & Teens
Every Sunday * 10:00 am
The Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday * 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
3rd Sunday * 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Vestry
4th Sunday * 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Rector's Forum
Tuesday
Every Tuesday * 10:00-11:00am
Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
Every Wednesday * 9:00-11:00am
Holy Eucharist & Bible Study
2nd Wednesday * 6:00 pm
Evening Prayer
Thursday
3rd Thursday * 1:30-2:30 pm
Caregivers Support Group
3rd Thursday * 6:00 pm
Ladies' & Men's Night Out
Saturday
2nd Saturday * 10:00-11:30 am
Fab Five Women's Group
Upcoming Events
Feb
17
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, beginning at 5:30 pmJoin us for a final indulgence before the solemnity of Lent. All proceeds will benefit "On Common Ground" as we raise funds to renovate and make accessible the Parish Hall bathrooms.
Feb
18
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, the forty days of preparation for the Great Triduum and Easter. Ash Wednesday services (The Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes) are at 12:00 noon and 7 pm in the Sanctuary.