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¡Somos Cristo Rey! (We are Christ the King!)

11/18/2020

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Written by Pastor Peter Hanson, Lead Pastor

In the summer of 2014, we welcomed the creation of the St. Paul Area Synod’s brand new mission to the Latinx [*] community in and around New Brighton. Though one of the faith communities supported through Christ the King’s Local Mission Partners team, Cristo Rey has always been more than just a partner. Meaning “Christ the King” in Spanish, Cristo Rey is a faith community planted, taking root, and growing up completely within the existing faith community of Christ the King.

Even though it has gotten financial and organizational assistance from the Synod and the ELCA, Cristo Rey has always been a part of CtK. Our staff and church councils overlap. Children and youth from Cristo Rey regularly take part in BAM, Confirmation, Youth Musical and more. We have intentionally gathered for bilingual worship on such occasions as Ash Wednesday.

At various times Ana Becerra, Cristo Rey’s Mission Developer, has likened the Christ the King/Cristo Rey relationship to a reversible jacket (“it’s the same, but it looks different depending on which side you’re wearing out”) or to one house with two different doors (“once you’re inside, you realize you’re in the same place!”). It’s true that there are important linguistic and cultural differences between Christ the King and Cristo Rey. At the same time, we are united in Christ and in shared mission we have to be God’s hands, feet, voice, and body in this world. We may say it in different languages, but the meaning is the same: We are Christ the King! ¡Somos Cristo Rey!

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Two more things before I go:
  1. A big “thank you” to all you who completed and returned your pledge card in support of CtK’s 2021 Ministry Budget. Your generosity continues to amaze me, particularly during this time of separation and uncertainty. For those who have not yet gotten your pledge in, I invite you to prayerfully consider your offering for the coming year and send in your pledge soon. More information can be found here.
  2. Covid-19 case numbers have been spiking recently throughout Minnesota, filling hospitals to near-capacity, causing schools to move to more distance learning, triggering changes in limits for in-person gatherings. While we certainly wish it were not the case—and pray for the safe and timely arrival of vaccines and therapeutics to combat the virus—CtK will continue to be firm in following the guidelines our Covid-19 Response Team has established for our health and safety. We invite you to continue to take part in online worship experiences, virtual study groups, and occasional drive-thru events (like Thanksgiving Eve). Though we may continue to be apart for now, we are together for good. 
[*] Latinx is a term relating to people of Latin American origin or descent, used as a gender-inclusive alternative to Latino/Latina.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
1900 7th St. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone: 651-633-4674


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