Church of the Cross Weekly News & Updates

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

Sunday, March 29 @ 10 am - Palm Sunday Cantata Worship ~ “Jesus, The Resurrection of the Messiah” & Palm Sunday Brunch after worship. Sign up for brunch in lounge.

Thursday, April 2 @ 7 pm - Maundy Thursday Service

Sunday, April 5 @ 10 am - Easter Sunday Cantata Worship Service - Bring your Favorite Treat for Coffee Hour

One Great Hour of Sharing

This special offering supports the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program, the Presbyterian Hunger program, and the Self-Development of People program. Donations will be accepted up to Easter Sunday.

Easter Flowers Fundraiser

The Easter Flowers Order Form will be available in the narthex on March 15. Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils and Easter Lilies are $20.00 each. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to local veterans.

Zoom Book Club

Meetings are once a month on Wednesdays at 7 pm. 

• April 1 - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
• May 6 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

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: March 26

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.

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.