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Who We Are

Whether you’ve been part of a faith community your whole life, are beginning a spiritual journey, or just found us by chance, you are welcome at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Holliston, Massachusetts.

Christ the King is a faith community rooted in God’s love, revealed through Jesus Christ. We gather around God’s Loving Word and the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion to receive God’s grace and share His boundless love for all creation through our lives.

Whoever you are, you are loved by God and invited to join us as we journey together in faith. As a proud member of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we embrace all people—regardless of age, race, religious background, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, or abilities.

What is a Lutheran?

Lutheranism is a branch of Christianity that traces its beliefs and practices to the teachings of Martin Luther, a German theologian and key figure in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Lutherans emphasize the authority of the Bible as the foundation of faith and practice, and they believe that salvation is achieved through faith alone, by God’s grace.

Lutherans hold to the doctrines outlined in the Book of Concord, a collection of confessional writings that articulate Lutheran theology. Key beliefs include the justification by faith, the importance of the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist, and the concept of the “priesthood of all believers,” which asserts that every Christian has direct access to God without the need for an intermediary.

Lutheran worship services are characterized by a liturgical format, including hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. The centrality of the Word and Sacrament in worship reflects the Lutheran commitment to both spiritual and doctrinal integrity.

Lutheranism has spread worldwide and encompasses a variety of traditions and practices, united by a common commitment to the core tenets of faith established by Martin Luther. With a rich heritage of theological inquiry, social justice, and community engagement, Lutherans continue to play a vital role in the global Christian community.

Who is Martin Luther?

Learn more about Martin Luther and Lutheranism

Moments with Marty

Moments with Marty is a series of bulletin inserts celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.  From January until Reformation Sunday in 2017, we had an insert in each week’s bulletin with interesting facts about Martin Luther, the origins of Lutheran theology, our worship practices, creeds, and more.

Researched and written for the average layperson by our own Al Jesness, to provide some background and information about the reluctant founder of the Lutheran church and the Reformation as a whole. The entire series of Moments with Marty is available to read or download.  To help direct you to a week or a topic, they are indexed so you can click on the topic and it will take you to it.

– Moments with Marty Complete Collection 

Other Links related to the Reformation:

– Martin Luther’s 95 Theses

– Luther’s Small Catechism

– Luther’s Large Catechism

– The Ecumenical Creeds

– The Augsburg Confession

– 50 Things You May Not Know About the Reformation

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The Luther Rose

The Meaning of The Luther Rose

Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide
The “three solas,” namely: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, and Sola Fide are the three phrases used in connection with the Lutheran Reformation in the 16th Century. These are three Latin phrases that mean: “Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, and Faith Alone.” These three phrases are the benchmark of confessional Lutheranism today. 
 

DR. MARTIN LUTHER’S COAT OF ARMS

This seal was designed by Dr. Martin Luther while teaching at Wittenberg, and it has become the primary emblem of the Lutheran Church. Comprising it are: the black cross, for faith in Christ crucified; the red heart, for faith in the Saviour; the white rose, to show that faith causes joy, consolation and peace; the blue sky, to denote that such joy of faith in the spirit is the beginning of heavenly joy to come; and the golden ring surrounding all, to signify that such bliss in heaven is endless. The last stanza of the Luther League Hymn (SBH 567) gives a poetic description of this same Luther Emblem.  It reads:


We proudly bear as banner 
A cross within the heart, 
To show that we have chosen 
Christ the better part. 
Then joy and peace and comfort 
Shall blossom as a rose, 
Until our earthly blessings 
The worth of heaven disclose. 
All hail, our glorious Saviour! 
We march where thou hast trod, 
To seek thy house of triumph, 
The city of our God! 
– – SBH 567, vs. 3 



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Where to Find Us

From North of Holliston

– Follow Route 126 South (Ashland/Framingham) to its intersection with Route 16 in Holliston
– Go right on Route 16 South and follow to the center of Holliston, about 0.9 miles. (Route 16 runs North & South through Holliston Center.)
– Go left onto Central Street immediately after Fiske’s General Store, across from the Mobil gas station.
– Christ the King Lutheran Church is 1.4 miles down Central Street on the left.

​From South of Holliston

– Follow Route 115 North into the center of Millis where it intersects Route 109. (Route 109 runs East & West Medfield to Milford.)
– Continue traveling north on Route 115 (Exchange Street) for about 1.4 miles.
– Bear left onto Middlesex Street and continue to the Holliston line where the road turns into Central Street.
– Christ the King Lutheran Church is 2.3 miles down on the right after bearing off Route 115.

​From Route 495 Going North

– In Bellingham, take exit 18 off Route 495.
– Follow Route 126 North through Bellingham and Medway to Holliston where it intersects Route 16.
– Turn right to Route 16 (Washington Street) and follow into the center of Holliston.
– Turn right onto Central Street immediately before Bar Athena, opposite the Mobil gas station.
– Christ the King Lutheran Church is 1.4 miles down Central Street on your left.

​From Route 495 Going South

– In Milford, take exit 20/Route 85 off of Route 495.
– Bear right at the end of the ramp.
– Go left at the first light just after the Marriott Courtyard onto Fortune Boulevard.
– Proceed 1.2 miles to the lights at Hickey’s Wine & Liquor and go left onto Route 16.
– Follow Route 16 about 4.8 miles to the center of Holliston.
– Turn right onto Central Street immediately before Bar Athena, opposite the Mobil gas station.
– Christ the King Lutheran Church is 1.4 miles down Central Street on your left.

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