CHRIST THE KING EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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  • About Us
    • Upcoming Events
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • Membership
    • Stewardship
    • Gallery
    • Facilities
    • History of Christ the King
    • Important Links
    • What is an Episcopalian? (Humor)
  • Worship
    • Visitor Information
    • What We Believe >
      • The Bible
      • The Book of Common Prayer
      • The Creeds
      • The Catechism
      • The Sacraments
      • Baptism
      • Communion
      • Baptismal Covenant
      • Vestments
    • Liturgical Seasons >
      • Advent
      • Christmas
      • Epiphany
      • Lent
      • Easter
      • Pentacost
    • Annotated Eucharist
    • Sermons
  • Calendar
    • Members >
      • Ministry Schedule
      • Altar Flowers
      • Christ The King T-Shirts
    • Events >
      • Event Calendar
      • Worship >
        • Ash Wednesday
        • Blessing of the Animals
        • Blue Christmas
        • Boar's Head Festival
        • Christmas Eve
        • Easter Sunday
        • Good Friday
        • Holy Saturday
        • Lessons & Carols
        • Maundy Thursday
        • Palm Sunday
        • Stations of the Creche'
        • Stations of the Cross
      • Outreach >
        • Blessing of the Backpacks
        • Car Show
        • Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
        • Trunk or Treat
        • Vacation Bible School
      • Fellowship >
        • 5th Sunday Dinners
        • Birthday/Anniversary Celebrations
        • Christmas Play
        • Christ the King Day
        • Friendship Tea
        • Ladies Night Out
        • Lenten Suppers
        • Messianic Seder
  • Outreach
    • Angel Tree
    • Episcopal Relief & Development
    • Good Samaritan Orphanage
    • Guardian Ad Litem
    • Honduras
    • Local Shelter
    • Kid's Pack
    • Navajo Ministries
    • St. Martin de Porres
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    • Children's Chapel/Education
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History

Our Beginning
​In early 1984, Bishop William Folwell issued a call for a new mission effort, along charismatic lines, in North Lakeland. Organizational meetings were held at the home of Richard and Katherine Munday. The new mission began meeting Sunday evenings at the Holiday Inn near I-4, and later at Padgett Elementary School.
Fr. Hugh Elton "Bud" Williams (formerly of All Saints Episcopal Church in downtown Lakeland) was appointed Priest-in-Charge. Several families, who had been influenced by the Renewal at All Saints, signed up.
On August 16, 1984, 26 pioneers signed a petition signifying their support, and Christ the Kings was born, although at first it was simply referred to as the NLM, or North Lakeland Mission.
On October 15, 1987, Christ the King was consecrated by Bishop Folwell. At that time, the membership had grown to 87.  Christ the King officially became a parish on January 25, 1991, with a membership of 125.
Over the course of the next 25 years, Christ the King has been led by three different Priests; Rick Gomer for 17 years, Walley Reynolds for 3 years, and Carolyn Biggs since 2015.
Timeline
  • Early 1984 - BP. Folwell calls for a new mission in North Lakeland. 
  • Mid-1984 - The Reverend Hugh (Bud) Williams was appointed Vicar.
  • Aug 16, 1984 - The North Lakeland Mission, now called Christ the King Episcopal Church, was established.  
  • April 1, 1987 - Construction of the current building was started.
  • October 15, 1987 - The Christ the King building was consecrated.
  • January 25, 1991 - Christ the King officially became a full parish in the Diocese of Central Florida.
  • August 13, 1995 - The Reverend Rick Gomer is called as Rector of Christ the King.
  • February 5, 2012 - The Reverend Walley Reynolds is appointed Priest-in-Charge of Christ the King.
  • June 1, 2015 - The Reverend Carolyn Kirk Biggs is called as Priest-in-Charge of Christ the King.
Come Join Us for Worship!
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Adult Sunday School 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Sunday Service 10:00 AM - Rite II
Children's Chapel during service for  Kindergarden through Middle School
Christ the King Episcopal Church
6400 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809
​Phone:(863) 858-1948

Send mail to:
Christ the King Episcopal Church
​PO Box 1176
Kathleen, FL  33849-1176