



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 in full for your and my sin, and He rose from the dead. He is your and my one and only Savior from all our sin, through whom we receive forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation.
Living in this world full of sin is not easy, to say the least. We suffer from our own sin and from trials and tribulations. Yet, because of Christ Jesus' death on His cross and His resurrection, there is confident hope, comfort, and His peace, which the world can never give.
Please come to Christ Lutheran Church and hear about God's gift of repentance, His love for you and me in Christ Jesus crucified and arisen and coming again.
If I can help you in any way, please contact me.
Divine Service: 10:15 AM
Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:00 AM
2108 Hwy 36
Wathena, KS 66090
Jesus is the Son of God in human flesh. He paid in full for your and my sin, and He rose from the dead. He is your and my one and only Savior from all our sin, through whom we receive forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation.
Living in this world full of sin is not easy, to say the least. We suffer from our own sin and from trials and tribulations. Yet, because of Christ Jesus' death on His cross and His resurrection, there is confident hope, comfort, and His peace, which the world can never give. That's why, "We preach Christ crucified!" (1 Corinthians 1:23)
Please come to Christ Lutheran Church and hear about God's gift of repentance, His love for you and me in Christ Jesus crucified and arisen and coming again.
If I can help you in any way, please contact me.
Divine Service: 10:15 AM
Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:00 AM
2108 Hwy 36
Wathena, KS 66090
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The Portable Pantry is a weatherproof, waterproof, lightweight, durable split unit that can be set up virtually anywhere! With a mini food pantry on one side and a mini library/book exchange on the other, our Portable Pantry provides nourishment for the body and mind!
Found under the Gazebo next to the parking lot of the church.


Christ Lutheran Church - Wathena KS
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