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Children and Youth

The greatest gift that a congregation can give herself is a time for the community to gather in study, fellowship, and prayer; St. Cross has taken that beautiful gift and wrapped it in a great big bow at 9:00 each Sunday morning.


Nursery Care

Birth - 3 years

An accessible, engaging nursery is one of the first places perspective members with young children look for and ours is just that. Our nursery caregivers are dedicated to our youngest members and guests, week after week. Stop by and thank them for being the first stop on the path to membership for many of our visitors.


Godly Play

4 years - 3rd grade students

Godly Play is a Montessori based children's curriculum that was created by Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal Priest. St. Cross has used it for nearly a decade and we are raising inquisitive, reflective students who 'wonder' through an exploration of our faith. Our talented, certified Children's Ministers nurture our youngest members through experiential …

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Kids Next Door

4th - 6th grade students

Our upper elementary students study scripture through this lectionary-based curriculum from Sparkhouse Publishing. Each student receives a Connect bible from which they explore and their nurturing teachers familiarize them with the flow and structure of our holy texts. Supplemented with video presentations, games, and hands-on activities each student is …

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Rite 13

6th - 8th grade students

6th and 7th grade students participate in Rite 13, which is a two-year program designed to build faith self-esteem in the context of the Christian community. The main themes of the Rite 13 program are: using creative energy for change in the world, building cross-gender friendships, establishing the church as a "safety zone," teaching freedom and respons…

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Journey to Adulthood: J2A

9th & 10th grade students

These pilgrims are members of J2A (Journey to Adulthood), which has four main goals: to celebrate the transition from youth to adulthood; to train young people in the skills of Christian adulthood; to explore the mystery of our faith heritage; and to establish experience in the strength of community and liturgy. The J2A program culminates in a pilgrimag…

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Confirm Not Conform: CnC

11th & 12th grade students

Our confirmation program for post-pilgrimage students and, this spring, many former pilgrims chose to confirm their faith by participating in one of seven sacraments of The Church, Confirmation. Our newest cycle of recent pilgrims has been busy this fall with expertly guided explorations other liturgical expressions within the Episcopal Church by visiti…

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Vacation Bible School: VBS

Join St. Cross for a fun new VBS experience! July 10-14, 9am - Noon

Save the date and get ready for an awesome VBS this summer with St. Cross! This year's theme is Hero Hotline where we will be Called Together to Serve God. Our time at Hero Hotline will include exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories that will help chil…

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Visual Art as Prayer

A new tradition with St. Cross this year was our installation for Pentecost. From the organ loft to the chancel steps, nearly a quarter-mile of glittery tulle was draped in the church. This labor of love added to a stunning worship experience. Our team looks forward to carrying the tradition forward, throughout Pentecost, and with glitterless tulle this year. We shared the tu…

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Christmas Pageant

The more that I hear about this wonderful tradition, the more pride I have for being a part of it. Like all good traditions, no one is quite sure when it began but one thing is for sure, this community is very proud of it. From lighting and to fog machines, music to staging, this gift to ourselves is as much a process of love as a performance. Like any experience, the memory l…

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Sermons

  • Mar 5 | The Rev. Dr. Rachel Anne Nyback
    Second Sunday in Lent
  • Feb 26 | The Rev. Cn. Robert W. (Bob) Cornner
    First Sunday in Lent
  • Feb 19 | The Rev Dr. Dina Ferguson
    Last Sunday After the Epiphany
  • Feb 12 | The Rev. Josh Paget
    Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
  • Feb 5 | The Rev. Cn. Robert W. (Bob) Cornner
    Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

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