As I sit down to write this article, I am tired.  Not physically tired so much as mentally tired.  My mind is overloaded with things I need to do, problems I need to solve, things in the world that are not as they should be. 

Click read more to hear more of Pastor Heather's article.

Calling all OWLS's (Older Wiser Lutherans)!  You are invited to "Lunch with Pastor Heather" on Tuesday, July 16^th at 11:30 am here at Holy Cross.  This is a chance for fellowship and to spend some time with Pastor Heather - hear her call story and ask her questions!  Please RSVP to the church office at 402-571-1622 or office@hclchurch.com by July 10th.  (Or you can sign up on the signup sheet in the Narthex.) 

Need a ride? Willing to pick someone up? Contact the church office!

Click read more for this month's worship schedule.

The annual Heartland Pride Parade is Saturday, July 13th.  Sign up to join Holy Cross and the Omaha Reconciling in Christ Churches as we march in the Heartland Pride Parade. Shirts can be purchased throughout June on the sign up in the Narthex or online. Please note, prior to the parade, you will receive an email with additional information and instructions.

I’m calling it the  “Summer of 3 ‘R’s:’” Rejuvenate, Reflect, and Regroup.

Click read more for updates from the Children and Youth Ministries.

Click read more to see updates from June.

Circle Bible Studies:
Sarah Circle - Meets at Holy Cross on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30am.    
Rachel Circle - Meets via zoom on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm.  Contact Peg Schneider at schneider7@cox.net for more information.
Both groups use the ELCA Women’s Gather magazine for their study.

Click Read More for more information on the Knitting in the Narthex Group.

Contemplative Prayer - Spiritual Ministry

Click the Read More button for details on a normal Contemplative Prayer session and upcoming events centering around Contemplative Prayer.

Financial Update through May

                                            2024 Actuals        2023 Actuals
Beginning Balance                 (8,187)                 (11,544)
Monthly Expenses                 31,074                  30,918
Monthly Income                    31,905                  24,763

Income (Deficit)                     (7,356)                (17,699)

Text to Give is just one of the new features that we offer here at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  

July Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - July 11 at 3:15 pm

Council Meeting - July 16 at 6:30 pm

Anniversaries

Weston & Terri Grunke...........7/2
Eric & Jen Gitt.............7/7
Mike & Kate Ferris..............7/12

Birthdays

Jonathan Wellsandt..............7/3
Jerry Joseph...........7/4
Brooke Leaders............7/4
Emma Leaders.............7/4
Jan Swanson...........7/5
Sharolyn Beck..............7/7
Chad Duke.............7/7
Gwen Wellsandt...........7/10
Marilyn Hansen..........7/15
Harrison Glesne..........7/18
Norm Choat..............7/19
Kyle Hewitt...........7/20
David Howard............7/20
Ella Krueger..............7/21
David Perilo.................7/24
Becky Jones.............7/25
Lindsey Kreber.............7/26
Troy Schnack...............7/27
Troy Taylor............7/29
Melissa Howey...........7/31