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Keeping Faith Alive: Letter from Rev. Rachel, April 21, 2020
posted on Apr 21, 2020 "You know the message he (God) sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ-he is Lord of all." Acts 10:36
What is the message that God has for you this Easter season? Perhaps you didn't find God's message in my sermon, or i...
Read MoreGoing Local
posted on Apr 16, 2020 In seminary a classmate of mine was sitting next to a bishop for a service. At the end of said service, the bishop turned to my classmate and said, "Don't ever hold a Eucharist and not do an offering." As one who enjoys the art of fundraising, I ...
Read MoreMaundy Thursday
posted on Apr 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday is live at 7 PM on April 9, 2020 at stcross.org/live . The bulletin has been uploaded there, and you can also grab it here: Maundy Thursday bulletin (April 9, 2020, 7 PM)
We also look forward to joining together for Good F...
Read MoreHoly Week: Together, Apart
posted on Apr 8, 2020 In this week's message we answer, among other things: How do I find the online services? Dear St. Cross,
As we walk through Holy Week "together, but apart" please know that you are in our prayers. We hope that you will join us for Maundy Th...
Read MoreLetter from Rev. Rachel: 4/7/2020
posted on Apr 7, 2020 Last week I reached out to remind us who we are as a church, as a faith community in the time of social distancing. Since that time, further restrictions have been put in place. Schools are definitely not going back before the end of the year. As...
Read MoreStepping into Holy Week
posted on Apr 2, 2020 As we step into Holy Week this Sunday on Palm Sunday, we want to invite you to do this as intentionally as possible. I talked last week about setting up a sacred space in your home, or having a make-shift one you can use on Sundays. Heck you can ...
Read MoreLetter from Rev. Rachel: 3/31/2020
posted on Mar 31, 2020 Note: beginning today, Rev. Rachel will be sending a pastoral letter each week to the St. Cross email list. If you are viewing this on the site and would like to sign up for the email list, click here .
March 31, 2020
Dear St. Cross Pari...
Read MoreNote from Rev. Rachel 3/25/2020
posted on Mar 25, 2020 Dear St. Cross Members and Friends,
As we continue to figure out how we can best be in community, I cannot tell you how much I (and the staff) have appreciated your feedback. I know technology works better for some than others. We have parishi...
Read MoreUpdate from Rev. Rachel: 3/20/2020
posted on Mar 20, 2020 Attachment: Morning Prayer Service Sunday 10 AM Service Online at stcross.org/live/
Dear St. Cross Members and Friends,
I have joked a few times this week that I need a daily schedule like they are making for kids who are doing scho...
Read MoreCompline, Bible Study and More
posted on Mar 17, 2020 Dear St. Cross Members and Friends,
We know it has been a lot of email recently, but we are working to get us connected as best as we can as we stay in our homes for the next few weeks. Below will be information on how to connect to Women's B...
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