Church of the Cross Weekly News & Updates

Rev. Dr Craig Howard's Blog

My favorite chapter in the Bible is Mark 4. In it, Jesus tells four parables, three of which are about seeds and soil. They remind us that growth depends on the health of the ecosystem in which something is planted. Seeds flourish only when the conditions around them nurture life. Read more.....

Zoom Book Club

Meetings are once a month on Wednesdays at 7pm. Please Contact Judie T. for more details

• August 26 - The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
• September 23 - Girl at War by Sara Novic
• October 21 - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
• November 18 - The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Stroud

Coffee & Conversation with Pastor Julie

This is a relaxed time to gather over coffee to share conversation and enjoy each other’s company. These gatherings will be held at COTC about twice a month on Thursdays at 10 am. Next meeting: September 10

Adult Sunday School

The group meets on Sundays at 11:45 am. Everyone is invited to join the study in the Gathering Place.

Wednesday Bible Study with Pastor Julie

Join us via Zoom every Wednesday at 12 noon for lunch and bible study. We discuss scripture passages for our upcoming worship service. Contact Pastor Julie for the Zoom access information to join.

Weekly Zoom Prayer Meetings

Join us via Zoom on Tuesdays at 11 am for prayers and conversations with Pastor Julie. Contact Pastor Julie for the Zoom access information to join.

Men's Bible Study

The group meets Wednesdays at 7 pm. Contact Ken Groenewold or Stu Rutter for more details.

Donate to our Food Pantry

On the first Sunday of each month we collect items for the Schaumburg Food Pantry. The most common needed food pantry items are: canned meats, canned pasta, soup, juice, snacks & crackers, paper goods, tomato products, hygiene products & baking items.