Church of the Cross Weekly News & Updates

In PCUSA National News:

The Office of Public Witness is Urging Congress to prevent unlawful war. Read more by clicking HERE.

The Rev. Jihyn Oh speaks out concerning US military action taken against Venezuela. Rev. Oh is the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Executive Director of the Unified Agency.  Read more by clicking HERE.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Join us on Sunday, January 25 for our Annual Congregational Meeting after the Worship Service.

Volunteers needed

We need volunteers to sign up for snow removal and salting of the parking lot and entrances! Please go to our Worship Resource Schedule on our website and sign up for a time slot (Sunday & 6 days after the Sunday).

Contact Charlie K. for more details.

Zoom Book Club

Meetings are once a month on Wednesdays at 7 pm. 

• January 14 - The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
• February 11 - My Friends by Frederik Backman
• March 18 - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Contact Judie T. for more details.

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: January 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.