November is a month for giving thanks.  As you know, I'm a fan of practicing gratitude all year round, but in November families and communities set aside special time to focus on the bounty and abundance of the earth and to pay special attention to the gifts in our lives.  And while I love this focus on giving thanks and being grateful, I also struggle with the ways that celebrating Thanksgiving Day in America has often seemed to glorify colonization and disregarded the impact it had on indigenous people. 

Click Read More to continue reading Pastor Heather's article and for information on the upcoming Celebration to Honor Indigenous People. 

Click Read More for November's worship schedule.

October 19-November 16, our Prayer Shawl Ministry is hosting a Winter Gear Drive for CIRA - Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement. 

Please click "Read More" for the list of items we are collecting and ways you can help!

Alas, November is here full of autumnal moments and music! 

Click Read More to read updates on the Children and Youth of Holy Cross.

Calling all OWL's (Older Wiser Lutherans)! You are invited to Music and Lunch with Pastor Heather featuring music by Carol & Kelly Rich on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:30 am here at Holy Cross. 

Sign up in the Narthex or by calling the church office today!

Mark your calendars for our annual Fall Craft Fair at Holy Cross Lutheran Church! We'll welcome over 30 local makers on Saturday November 15th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for a day of shopping fun! 

Admission is FREE!

Stay tuned for vendor paperwork!

Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 26th for a special service designed to honor indigenous people. Click Read More for more information.

The Holy Cross Food Pantry continues to serve the community the First Saturday and Third Thursday of every month.  Click "read more" for October's pantry article.

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.

Financial Update through September

November Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - November 13 at 6:00 pm

Council Meeting - November 18 at 6:30 pm

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
Emersen Ellis.................11/13
Sienna Gift....................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


Anniversaries

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