Church of the Cross Weekly News & Updates

Pastor Julie's Message this week

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Rev. Dr. Craig Howard' Blog

Marilyn and I just returned from a wonderful two-week vacation in the Caribbean. While doing some souvenir hunting, I noticed one creature that seemed to show up on every island we visited: the turtle. Now, there is a phrase Ken Hockenberry likes to use around the office: “Like a mighty turtle moves the church of God.”    ... read more

Zoom Book Club

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

• 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
• December 9 - The Book Club for Troublesome Women
• January 13 - The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michelle Richardson

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: October 8

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.