Lent is a time for slowing down, for reflecting, and for rooting down into our faith in ways that strengthen and nourish.  Which is why the season of Lent is a wonderful time to try out new spiritual practices! 

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Join us on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on the lawn at First United Methodist Church for a peaceful, public witness of faith, courage, and love. We will gather for prayer and song, and then move together in a gentle procession, lifting up clergy voices and a love-centered, nonviolent presence in our community. Together we will proclaim a simple truth: there is enough for everyone, there is dignity for everyone, and there is room for everyone.

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Getting ready to clean some closets?  Are your shoe racks overflowing?  If so, it’s a perfect time to join the “Day Without Shoes” campaign.  During the month of March, we are gathering gently-used and new shoes.  All types and sizes are needed.  This collection is part of a larger community event, sponsored by Cornhusker Bank, to benefit the Stephen Center, other local shelters, and schools in our area.

Shoe insecurity is a very real issue from many people in our community and your donation matters!  To donate, simply place your shoes in the marked cart in the Narthex. 

(If possible, please buckle or tie shoes together so pairs don’t get separated.)

Acolyte schedules, Sunday School schedule, summer trip dates and more!

The Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Nebraska Capital is March 9^th. Join fellow Nebraska Synod Lutherans, Mosaic and Lutheran Family Services for a day of advocacy training, worship, meeting with your state legislators and showing up to live out your faith. Come by yourself or bring a group from your church. Come if you are an experienced advocate. Come if this is your first time speaking to a senator. Join us in making our voices heard as people of faith! The day begins at St Paul United Methodist Church at 1144 M Street at 9:00 am.  Click Here for the full schedule for the day and more details.

Hi - My name is Jolene Evans.  You have known me as Joe Evans for many years.  Over the past few weeks you have probably noticed a change in my appearance.  This is who I am - Jolene!  Thank you to our Holy Cross family for accepting us.  Please also know that this started in our early teenage years.  But Jolene was pushed into a room in our head.  She would knock on the door occasionally but was ignored.  About a year ago, she started banging harder and harder.  Finally, we opened the door and have no regrets.  We welcome any questions or comments.  Thank you again for being open and accepting!  We are very grateful for our Holy Cross family.

Peace
Jolene
She/They  

Hello Holy Cross

Thank you very much for allowing me the opportunity to host my eagle ceremony on January 3rd. I really appreciate all you guys do for my scout troop and I can't thank you enough.

Sincerely,
Jason Johannes

Thank you so much for allowing the use of the facility! 

Justin & Lynnae Johannes

The Holy Cross Food Pantry continues to serve the community the First Saturday and Third Thursday of every month.  Click "read more" for this months 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 January

March Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - March 12  at 6:00 pm

Council Meeting - March 17 at 6:30 pm

Birthdays

Tristan Harvey.......................3/3
Michael Howatt.....................3/3
Judy Glesne.....................3/5
Bonnie Brennan..........................3/6
Marie Pitner................3/6
Sharon Davis..................3/7
Sydney Hancock....................3/11
Catherine Harvey...................3/12
Anna Helzer...................3/14
Hannah Howatt..................3/14
Brett Grell....................3/15
Bill Turley...............3/23
Amy Odson.................3/26
Muriel Kuckler..............3/29



Anniversaries

Chris & Carissa Grunke..................3/13
Dustin & Lisa Jones.....................3/21