Today my brain is an unpleasant place to be.  It might be the weather.  Unseasonably warm weather has made the allergy season seem never ending and sinus headaches make everything harder.  It might be political tension.   I drove by a house this morning with more than 30 signs for the same candidate - it felt like the house was screaming at me - and everywhere I turn there are messages of fear and anxiety.  It might simply be stress from having been out of the office for vacation and then again for a conference, leaving me with an overwhelming mountain of work to catch up on.  Whatever the reason (most likely a combination of all of the above), I have struggled all day with simple tasks and have felt like twice as much effort has produced half as many results.  The cloudy sky outside of my window reflects my internal gloominess (or is it the other way around?).

Click "Read More" for the continuation of Pastor Heather's article.

Click "Read More" for November's worship schedule.

Start your holiday shopping at Holy Cross Lutheran Church!

On Saturday November 16th, over 30 local handmade vendors will be selling their goods to kick off the holiday season!

Admission is FREE, please share with your friends!

Communion Education, Acolyte Schedule, Craft Fair Sign Up & more!

How I do love November!  The leaves are turning, the air is crisp-at least in the morning, and music is in the air!

Join us on Thanksgiving Eve for an evening of Gratitude through Giving!

The Holy Cross Food Pantry continues to serve the community the First Saturday and Third Thursday of every month.  We continue operating as a drive-thru pantry service. 

Please click "Read More" for October numbers, serving opportunities and pantry needs.

Join us as we prepare for the coming King!

On Sunday December 1st, everyone is invited to join in the Fellowship Hall following worship for our Advent Celebration! There will be fun Advent activities for all ages, family sizes and abilities! 

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 September

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

November Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - November 14 at 3:15 pm

Council Meeting - November 19 at 6:30 pm

Anniversaries

Josh & Akemi Adams........................11/1
Chris & Bobbi Hancock......................11/2

Birthdays

Jacque Petersen...................11/3
Joe Evans...................11/5
Madison Wajda................11/8
Andrew Westenburg.................11/8
Brad Yearwood..................11/9
Dick Klabunde.................11/10
Jonah Adams...............11/11
Sharon Kelley...............11/12
Tracey Duke................11/13
Chris Ellis.................11/13
Emmy Ellis..................11/13
Sienna Gift.................11/14
Al Thomsen.................11/14
Margo Sjolie...................11/17
Rose Sjolie.................11/17
Madelyn Kreber....................11/19
Cynthia Schwieger................11/20
Phyllis Choat..................11/21
Flynn Fitzpatrick..................11/22
Sophia Kennedy.......................11/23
Wendy Brenner..................11/26
Judy Howard..................11/28
Geno Roberts....................11/28