Christ Lutheran Church Normal IL

Dearly beloved brethren, know that as we have rejoiced in the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, so there is announced to you by the mercy of God the joyous observance of the Resurrection of the same our Savior:

In this year of Our Lord TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SIX, which commenced on Thursday the First day of January, being the Feast of the Circumcision and Name of Our Lord, there will be three Sundays after the Epiphany, until Septuagesima Sunday which will occur on the First of February.

The Eighteenth of February is Ash Wednesday, and begins the sacred forty days of Lent.

On the Fifth of April we shall celebrate with great rejoicing the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead.

The Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven will be recalled forty days thereafter, on the Fourteenth of May.

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost will be celebrated on the Twenty-fourth of May.

The Feast of the Most Holy and Blessed Trinity will be observed on the Thirty-first of May.

There will be twenty-five Sundays after Trinity, until on the Twenty-ninth of November, being the first Sunday in the Advent of Our Lord, a new Year of Grace will begin.

To our Lord Jesus Christ be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

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Catechism Crash Course starts this evening at 7PM in the Parish Hall.

Want a refresher on what the Lutheran Church teaches?
Curious to find out?
Interested in becoming a member of Christ Lutheran Church?

This is your opportunity!

🌟 CATECHISM CRASH COURSE 🌟
Explore the Teachings of the Lutheran Church
What is the Lutheran Church all about?
What are its core teachings?
Come find out in 2026!

📖 Whether you're curious about the faith, new to the Lutheran Church, or a lifelong member, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more and deepen your understanding.

Open to the community, those looking to become members of Christ Lutheran, and current members as a refresher.

🗓 Join us for C3: Catechism Crash Course, led by Pastor Fitzner
Ask questions, explore the Scriptures, and dig into the Small Catechism through thoughtful discussion and meaningful study.

📍 Location: Christ Lutheran Church parish hall
🕒 Time & Dates: Introduction class is Wednesday, 7 January 2026 @ 7:00PM
📞 Contact Pastor Fitzner for more info

The Bloomington South Circuit of the Central Illinois District-LCMS invites you to celebrate

The Epiphany of our Lord
Christ Lutheran Church
311 Hershey Rd
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Divine Service, 6:30PM

Guest preacher is the Rev. Andrew Smith of Our Redeemer Lutheran, Bloomington, IL.