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Join Us This Weekend!

You’re invited to join us this Sunday.

Come see how we put faith into action. We provide a warm, welcoming environment where you can worship, learn, grow and serve God.

We offer worship at 9 am where everyone who worships with us is welcome to share in Holy Communion.

9205 E. Cave Creek Road
Carefree, AZ 85377

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 2539

Carefree, AZ 85377

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Welcome!

Pastor Anna Rieke is a collaborative leader who has spent her career adapting to the changing landscape of religion and finding new and innovative ways of pointing people to the liberating love of God. Having been nurtured and shaped by churches through all stages of life, she knows the powerful impact they can have on both their members and the communities they serve.

Pastor Anna has served congregations in Oregon, New York and Washington. She has a relational approach to parish ministry that emphasizes joyful and authentic worship, working publically for justice and inclusion, and prayerful strategic planning in the midst of uncertainty and change. She has also served on multiple synod-based Strategic Teams for Authentic Diversity and is an experienced organizer and trainer in the arts of faith-based community organizing.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (University of Arizona ‘05) and Master of Divinity with a concentration in Evangelism and Justice (Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary ‘13). Her ministry has been featured on Fast Company: The Christians Giving Up Carbon for Lent and NPR affiliate KUOW: What will be the future of church in Seattle?.

When not working, she can often be found swimming at the local public pool, dining with her parents at their retirement home or reading sci-fi at a local coffee shop or brewery.

A Place To Belong

We’re on a mission to follow Jesus’ example of showing unconditional love…to each other, to the poor and most vulnerable, to all people.

We welcome you as you are and want to get to know you.
Come get to know us.

Helping You Take Your Next Step

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church encourages you to grow in faith and build connections in our dynamic community. Join a weekend service in-person or online, and explore your own next step below. We have many ways to connect with others and serve our community.

About Us

Community Engagement

A Place to Serve All People – Everywhere!

CTL cares about our community. We love to serve and invite you to get involved to impact your community. And, throughout the year, we go beyond our community to parts of the world with the goal to help others in need.

Upcoming Events

Life is better together at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church!
We’d love to have you join us for these activities:

Join Our Online Community Today

Beyond in-person services, people from all over attend CtL Lutheran Church online each weekend.

You are invited to come watch and engage as you learn about a God who loves you. Get help in all areas of your life with our online church community and the many resources we have available.