🚗Drive-In Worship

Next Drive-In Worship: TBD
As we continue to respond to the ever-changing threat of COVID-19 in our community, we hold up your personal safety and well-being as our highest priority. We want to make it very clear that the best way for you to protect yourself is to not attend this service and so we will still offer a livestream of the parking lot service on our YouTube channel and Facebook page that morning.

What to expect when you arrive

Christ the King Lutheran Church
1900 7th St. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone: 651-633-4674

You are welcome to arrive and be directed to your parking spot beginning at 9 am by one of our volunteers. Once you're parked you can turn off your vehicle's engine, tune in to catch the live broadcast of the service on the radio, and get comfy! A printed bulletin to use throughout the morning service will be provided when you arrive.

Animal Blessing on Oct. 4

You are invited to bring your pet to church and celebrate with us the incredible blessing God gives to us through our loving animal companions! Don't have a pet? That's okay! You are still welcome to join us for morning worship in the CtK parking lot!

We gather with our furry babies on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment and animals. Francis loved all creatures and allegedly preached to even the birds!
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​Do you have a photo or special object that reminds you of a pet who has passed away or is unable to join you? Bring it with you and receive a blessing.

Guidelines we will follow to gather safely

We will continue to abide by current quarantine restrictions and social distancing guidelines that might actually prevent us from gathering in person altogether. Also, if severe weather (i.e. extreme heat, lightening) is likely, we will cancel our in-person gathering. Any changes to our plans will be communicated if and when they happen.

For those choosing to gather with us at CtK, we will adhere to the following guidelines established for faith communities on April 14, 2020 by the MN Department of Health:
  • Each household should be in a separate car; carpooling does not comply with social distancing. Please, leave your pets at home.
  • Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.) should not attend.
  • Worship will be led outside from under the drive-thru canopy in front of Door 1. The entire West parking lot will be given parking priority.
  • Everyone will stay in their cars, unless you are bringing a lawn chair to sit in our designated outside seating area. One parking spot will remain vacant between your vehicle and the next to maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet between households. Once parked, you should turn your car engine off and roll down your driver side window.
  • The service will not last longer than 45 minutes. You are welcome to arrive and be directed to your parking spot beginning at 9:00 am.
  • The church building will remain closed during the morning, meaning no bathrooms will be available. Plan accordingly.
  • No food or drink will be served, though you are welcome to bring your own to share within your car/household.
  • Offering baskets will be made available at the entrance and exit of the church parking lot.
  • Praying, honking, and singing aloud will be encouraged as you participate from your car throughout the service.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email Nate Crary, CtK Director of Worship
Drive-In Worship Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How will we collect an offering? Will plates be passed during the worship?

A. To avoid any direct contact between cars/households, we will have large buckets for you to place your offering available as you enter the parking lot and as you exit. There will be volunteers stationed at each bucket for security purposes. Everyone is also welcome to give online, here: lifeatctk.org/giving or text a dollar amount to 844-928-0281

2. May I bring a lawn chair and sit outside in the parking lot?

A. Yes! If you would like to sit outside of your car during the Drive-In Worship this Sunday, we will have a designated row of parking spots available for you. Please, bring your own lawn chair and remember to wear a mask at all times.

3. Will the church building be open for me to make a pit stop at the restroom or pop my head into the front office to say “Hi!” to Sue?

A. No.

4. What if I park next to a really good friend who I haven’t seen since March? Can I get out of my car to go greet them?

A. No. Everyone must stay in their car during the entire service, unless you sit in the designated lawn chair area while wearing a mask.

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