Welcome to Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN

A Confessional, Liturgical congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)

We are a confessional congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). In worship, we observe the historic liturgy of the Church. It is traditional and reverent making ample use of the Holy Scriptures “which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15). Our members include babies, young children, their parents, single adults, married couples, retirees, widows, and widowers. The blood Christ unites all of us in faith, hope, and love. If you are looking for a church home or just visiting the area, we invite you to join us. We look forward to warmly welcoming you in the name of the Lord.

“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” -Psalm 122:1

Sunday Schedule

– 9:30 AM – Divine Service

– 10:45 AM – Coffee and Conversation

– 11:00 AM – Sunday School

Wednesday Schedule

– 3:30 PM Bible Study at Whitefish by the Lakes

– 6:00 PM – Bible Study

– 7:00 PM – Vespers

*Please check our calendar for midweek service times for Advent, Lent and feast days which are usually at 6:00 PM

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Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN

Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church is a Lutheran Church. This means that we are a Christian church that:

  • Bases its teachings on the Bible.
  • Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.
  • Embraces God’s Word, the sacraments, and prayer as the center of Christian worship.
  • Engages in acts of Christian witness and love locally, domestically, and abroad.

Missouri Synod (LCMS) Crosslake Church

Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church, Crosslake is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).

As a Missouri Synod church in Door County, we align with the mission of the LCMS:

In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.

About the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).

The LCMS, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is mission-oriented and Bible-based. LCMS doctrine reflects the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther, as summarized in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Churches in Crosslake, MN

Churches in Crosslake, MN serve a vital role in fostering community and preserving the spiritual heritage of the Crosslake area. They serve as welcoming places for worship, offering solace, hope, and guidance to both residents and visitors. Many Crosslake churches engage in outreach—supporting those in need through programs such as food drives, community events, and youth ministries.

Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church stands apart as a Crosslake church utterly committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, given through Word and Sacrament.

The most important thing Mission of the Cross offers is the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ. This gift of grace opens heaven to us and grants eternal life.