Worship With Us
Sunday Worship
WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION
9:30AM from January 2021 through September 26, 2021
8:30AM and 10:45AM October 3, 2021 through January 2, 2022
JOIN US IN NAPLES, FLORIDA
15600 N. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL, 34110
Find us about 1.5 miles South of Bonita Beach Road.
TRADITIONAL | CONTEMPORARY
Our Worship Style
When we did a congregational survey in spring 2014, we were surprised and delighted to find that many in our congregation described our worship services as “traditional,” while just as many described it as “contemporary”!
We take this to mean that our style of worship is one with which lots of people can be comfortable.
Join Us One Sunday & Find Out For Yourself!
READY TO JOIN OUR CONGREGATION
Want to Join?
We are thrilled that you are interested in joining our church community! We offer New Member Orientations periodically. At this orientation, you’ll learn more about our church council, the different ministries, and our memberships. Contact us for more information.
A Message from Our Pastor
Our mission at Christus Victor is: “sharing God’s love and grace through worship, outreach and fellowship” and we take that mission very seriously.
It begins in worship, where we share and rejoice in hearing God’s saving Word and celebrate the Sacraments, and it continues as we bring that faith into the world. Whether we are bringing food and clothing to the poor in this community, or picking up trash on Old 41, or gathering to work through the joys and challenges of life and faith, the love and comfort of Christ is present.
Each time we gather, whether at Sunday worship or throughout the week, we share that presence with friends and strangers alike. Nestled safely in His love, we can know the victory that only Christ can provide – freedom from the weight of sin and death, freedom to love and be loved! Thanks be to God!
PASTOR TOM SLATER
The Worship Team
PASTOR TOM SLATER
Pastor
Pastor Tom Slater
Pastor Tom Slater has been serving as senior pastor of CVLC since 1996. He grew up in Northeastern New Jersey and went to Concordia College in Bronxville, New York. From there, he attended seminary at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA. He was ordained in 1985 and has served churches in Loganville, PA (Christ Lutheran), Jacksonville, FL (Faith Lutheran), and now Naples, FL (Christus Victor Lutheran). His passion for ministry lies in reaching out to all with the love of Jesus Christ. He is the proud father of three beautiful daughters and seven charming grandchildren.
GERARD BENJAMIN
Synod Parish Deacon
Gerard Benjamin
SYNOD PARISH DEACON
Gerard Benjamin serves as a Synod Parish Deacon at Christus Victor. Gerry and his wife Carol relocated to Estero, Florida in October, 2014. Gerry completed the 2-year Diakonia program in June, 2017 and was commissioned as Parish Deacon in July, 2017. He enjoys serving with Pastor Tom and working on technical and property projects at Christus Victor.
JOYCE REITZ
Director of Music
Joyce Reitz
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Joyce Reitz has been serving as our Director of Music since 2011. Joyce was born in Cairnbrook, PA a very small coal town in Somerset County. She studied piano and organ under Rita Sadlon, the organist at her home church, and pipe organ at Shippensburg University. She has been playing for congregations since age 13, and has served as organist, pianist, and choir director of many churches in PA and FL. She is enjoying working with Pastor Tom, the choir, the office staff, and getting to know the congregation. Her favorite past times are working in her yard, doing odd jobs around her home, and helping her neighbors. You can reach her with inquiries about CVLC’s music programs by email at musicbyjoyleen@aol.com.
MAKE MELODY TO THE LORD
Our Choir
While the choir is on hiatus during the summer months, you’ll find that our organist, Joyce, keeps us singing all throughout the year with beautiful music.
Please contact Joyce Reitz if you’re interested in participating.
Events at Christus Victor Lutheran Church
Look at what’s happening at Christus Victor Lutheran Church! Please join us at any of the upcoming Events by clicking on the link to our calendar.
Did you miss a Sunday worship?
You can now access our past worship services and watch our services live on our YouTube channel.
Holiday Service Schedule
Christmas Celebrations
Our Christmas Eve Services will be held at 7:00PM and 9:00PM with candle lighting and communion. Come and experience the gift of God that came down at Christmas.
Christmas Day, we will combine to have one worship service at 10:00AM. Join with the entire congregation as we marvel at the miracle of the Word made flesh who dwells among us, Jesus Christ.
Easter Celebrations
Maundy Thursday Services 11:00AM & 7:00PM
Stations of the Cross (Before Good Friday Services) 10:00AM
Good Friday Services 11:00AM & 7:00PM
Easter Day Services with Communion 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, & 11:00AM