Christ Lutheran Church Manhattan KS

The Epiphany of our Lord – January 4, 2026 (transferred from Jan 6) Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Jesus is our Epiphany Star Text: Matthew 2:1-12

The Circumcision and Name of Jesus – January 1, 2026 St John’s Lutheran Church, Topeka, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: The Name of Jesus Text: Luke 2:21

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs - December 28, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: God is in Control Text: Matthew 2:13-23

The Nativity of our Lord – December 25, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Text: John 1:1-18 Theme: Jesus Is Our Source of Light and Life

Fourth Sunday in Advent – December 21, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Rejoice in the Lord always

Third Sunday in Advent - December 14, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Where is God? Text: Isaiah 40:1-11

The Second Sunday in Advent – December 7, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: A Living Hope in Christ Text: Romans 15:4-13

First Sunday in Advent – November 30, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Jesus Is Our Advent King Text: Matthew 21:1-9

The Second-Last Sunday of the Church Year - November 16, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: The Events of the End Times Text: Matt 25:31-46

The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity – November 9, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Jesus Won the Victory Text: Ephesians 6:10-17

All Saints’ Day - November 2, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Press on Toward the Goal of Heaven Text: Rev 7:9-17

The Festival of the Reformation - October 26, 2025 (observed) Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: It’s About Jesus and It’s Still About Jesus Text: Romans 3:19-28

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity - October 19, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Faith and Love Text: Matthew 22:34-46

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity – October 12, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Jesus is Our Sabbath Rest Text: Luke 14:1-11

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – October 5, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Sorrow and Joy Text: Luke 7:11-17

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity – September 28, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: God Will Provide Text: Matthew 6:24-34

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist - September 21, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Mercy, Not Sacrifice Text: Matthew 9:9-13

Holy Cross Day – September 14, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: We Preach Christ Crucified Text: John 12:20-33

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – September 7, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: God’s Word is Powerful Text: Mark 7:31-37

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity – August 31, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: Life is a Gift from God Text: Genesis 4:1-15

St. Bartholomew, Apostle – August 24, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: Persevere with Faith in Christ Text: John 1:43-51

Eighth Sunday after Trinity – August 10, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer   Theme: The Cross Bears Good Fruit Text: Matthew 7:15-23

Seventh Sunday after Trinity –August 3, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev. James Woelmer Theme: Food for the Body and Soul Text: Mark 8:1-9

Sixth Sunday after Trinity – July 27, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: The Righteousness of Christ Text: Matthew 5:17-26

Fifth Sunday after Trinity – July 20, 2025 Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Kansas Rev James Woelmer Theme: The Theology of the Cross Text: 1 Kings 19:11-21