


Join us Sundays at 10:15 AM for the Divine Service, Christ serves His people through Word and Sacrament. Our traditional service follows the Liturgy from the Lutheran Service Book with Holy Communion served every Sunday.

Sundays at 9:00 AM, come and participate in Bible Study for adults and youth and Sunday School for children, providing opportunities for fellowship and deepening our understanding of God's Word.

Instruction for youth and adults in Christian teaching and Confessional Lutheran doctrine based on God's Word in the Holy Scriptures, Luther's Small Catechism, and the Lutheran Confessions.


Located on the west side of Wathena along U.S. Highway 36, Christ Lutheran Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament so that sinners receive the forgiveness of sins and so that others may come to faith in Him.
Christ Lutheran Church is distinctly Lutheran in theology, historic in worship, faithful in preaching God’s Word, and devoted to reflecting the light of Christ in our community. Our worship is reverent and follows the historic liturgy of the Church, connecting us to the faith once delivered to the saints.
Whether you’re new to Confessional Lutheranism, exploring the Lutheran faith, seeking a new church home, or visiting the Wathena area, we invite you to join us for worship and to receive Christ’s gifts through Word and Sacrament in the Divine Service at Christ Lutheran Church.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Doniphan County, just minutes from St. Joseph, Missouri, and Troy, Kansas, our congregation welcomes you with the warmth and fellowship of a small-town church family. Come and experience Christ’s peace in Word, song, and sacrament right here on the western edge of Wathena.


The towns and rural families of Doniphan County including Wathena, Troy, Highland, and Elwood. We are the only LCMS congregation in the county and welcome all who seek historic Lutheran worship and sound biblical teaching.

We also serve believers and seekers from the greater St. Joseph, Missouri area, complementing the ministries of our sister LCMS congregations in that city. Our doors are open to anyone looking for reverent worship and a Christ-centered community.

Located near the Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, aircrew and service members from around the world are always welcome. No matter how long your stay in the area our congregation offers a spiritual home grounded in grace, faith, and Scripture.




Jesus is the Son of God in human flesh. He paid for our sin, and He rose from the dead. He is our one and only Savior through whom we receive forgiveness, life, and salvation.
Living in a fallen world is not easy. We suffer from our own sin and from trial and tribulation. Yet, because of Christ's death and resurrection, there is hope, comfort and a peace which the world can never give.
Come to Christ Lutheran Church and hear about repentance, God's love for us in Christ Jesus, and about our love for one another.
If I can help you in any way, please contact me.
Jesus is the Son of God in human flesh. He paid for our sin, and He rose from the dead. He is our one and only Savior through whom we receive forgiveness, life, and salvation.
Living in a fallen world is not easy. We suffer from our own sin and from trial and tribulation. Yet, because of Christ's death and resurrection, there is hope, comfort and a peace which the world can never give.
Come to Christ Lutheran Church and hear about repentance, God's love for us in Christ Jesus, and about our love for one another.
If I can help you in any way, please contact me.

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Learn more about our Food Pantry which is affiliated with Kaden's Closet in Troy, Kansas

Christ Lutheran Church - Wathena KS
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