Life is full of joy, but we know that it also has its share of hurts. At Cornerstone Lutheran Church, we have a heart for loving people through their pain, whether they are in our church or our community. Hope can be found in support groups like GriefShare, DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), caregivers, employment needs, or for those with disabilities. And, support can also be found in creating homemade comfort shawls for those in need. Find out more, below.
Our pastors want you to know that you can always contact them if you are in need of pastoral care. If you need to contact a pastor for an after-hours emergency, call 317-814-4252 follow the prompts.
Sometimes however, the help that you need goes beyond what our pastors can provide. So, we also want to provide you with a list of resources — places that you can contact to ask for help.
Don’t go through your hardships alone. Reach out and find the help that you need. We care about YOU!
Spiritual Care
Cornerstone Lutheran Church – 317-814-4252
Suicide and Crisis Hotline – 988
Crosswinds Counseling – 877-594-9204
Care to Change – 317-790-9396
Aspire Indiana
Adult and Child Mental Health Center
Good Samaritan Network – 317-842-2603
The Salvation Army – 800-517-7766
Findhelp.org – Enter Zip Code for help with:
Wheeler Mission – 317-635-3575
Indiana 211 – 211
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline – 800-839-1686
Gambler’s Anonymous Helpline – 855-222-5542
The Merciful H.E.L.P. Center – 317-663-4039, ext. 6
Trinity Free Clinic – 317-819-0772
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If you’ve lost a spouse, child, parent, or friend, it can be a confusing time—you may feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Don’t go through it alone. Join a caring group of people that will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The GriefShare recovery support group meets for 13 weeks and will help you face these challenges so you can move toward rebuilding your life.
GriefShare meets at at various times throughout the year at both our Carmel and Fishers sites. To find out more, including dates and times for the next classes, please email info@cornerstonelutheran.church
Third Tuesday of the month
1:30 PM
Carmel, Room 100
If you are caring for or making care decisions for loved ones facing health issues associated principally with aging or memory loss, find support, encouragement, and resources through our Caregivers Support Group.
For more information, email Chris Doron
Tuesdays (September – May), 7-8 pm
CLC Carmel room 102
This Bible class ministers with adults with intellectual disabilities through fellowship and spiritual enrichment. Participants praise God with song, prayer, and Bible stories. High school age and adults are encouraged to join in the fellowship!
Contact: Kim Orr by emailing connect@cornerstonelutheran.church.
First Saturday of the Month (October – May)
9 AM – 1 PM
CLC Carmel, room 123
Friendship Saturday is a day of fun for developmentally challenged adults (and a day of respite for those who care for them). We welcome needs helpers (14 years old and up) for their games, crafts, Bible studies, and play time. You’ll get the chance to share the love of Jesus with these wonderful friends while experiencing fun, laughter, friendship, love, AND a free lunch!
In addition, this group seeks groups/families throughout the year that are willing to make lunch for our Friends–usually for 20-25 people. Meals can be simple! It’s a great and fun way for your small group or family to serve the church.
For more information on attending, volunteering, or serving a meal, please email connect@cornerstonelutheran.church.
Our knitting/crocheting group makes comfort shawls for local cancer patients and others needing a little bit of comfort. If you know how to knit or crochet, or would like to learn, then join us every Monday night, from 7-8:30 pm, in the Carmel Seniors Lounge, as we have fun making them together! Bring a friend! We do have some yarn and knitting needles/crochet hooks, but if you have your own items, please bring them. Questions? Contact Robin Wong or Cindy Koelsch by emailing connect@cornerstonelutheran.church
Your pastoral staff cares about you and we want to know how you and your family are doing! If there is a life event that you want to inform us about, please do so. If you are admitted to the hospital or have some health issue, we’d like to pray with you and even visit you when appropriate. If you have a celebration, let us know so we can celebrate with you! To connect with a pastor or offer a prayer request, you can:
1) CLICK HERE and fill out the prayer request form;
2) call the church office at 317-814-4252; or
3) email Pastor Max at mmurphy@cornerstonelutheran.church.
For an after-hours emergency, call 317.814.4252 and press 5.
Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Central Indiana is an Affiliate in the K9 Comfort Dog Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities (LCC). The K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry that embraces the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers to interact with people of all ages and circumstances who are suffering and in need. Comfort Dogs serve every day in their community and are also deployed in times of disaster and crisis to bring comfort to all those affected, including first responders and the volunteers who serve them. They serve as a bridge for ministry and outreach. Comfort Dogs calm people, demonstrating unconditional love and are taught to be passive and gentle when working with people which makes them an effective comforter because they help people to feel safe. Their simple presence is calming and healing and encourages people to talk about their distress and begin the healing process.
