On Trinity Sunday (June 15), we heard a reading from Proverbs about Woman Wisdom.  We heard about how She was there with God at the very beginning and helped with the creation of all that is.  In Proverbs, Wisdom is described as taking delight in creation and one scholar described Her creative work as imbedding an imprint of the divine into all that was made.  

Click Read More to continue reading Pastor Heather's lead article.

Click Read More for July's worship schedule. 

Please Note, you are still able to sign up to march! Shirt orders placed at this time are no longer guaranteed to be ready in time for the parade. 

Contact the church office with questions or sign up below. office@hclchurch.com 

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Click Read More for the Children and Youth Ministry Update for July.

Rev. Heather Grell and the people of Holy Cross Lutheran Church ELCA

I am gratefully writing to you in response to your letter dated May 6, 2025 concerning the great gift you have offered to the Christ people in the church of Nile Lutheran Chapel and which we truly appreciate and value. It is a great blessing to our various needs and activities of our church members. Your great gift will help our church in performing many activities rendered towards the spiritual enrichment of our members. We are truly thankful for you and the entire people at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you abundantly.

Rev. John Badeng - Nile Lutheran Chapel

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

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 May

July Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - July 10 at 3:30 pm

Council Meeting - July 15 at 6:30 pm

Birthdays

Jonathan Wellsandt..................7/3
Jerry Joseph....................7/4
Brooke Leaders.................7/4
Emma Leaders...............7/4
Jan Swanson......................7/5
Sharolyn Beck................7/7
Chad Duke......................7/7
Gwen Wellsandt...................7/10
Harrison Glesne..................7/18
Norm Choat...................7/19
Kyle Hewitt........................7/20
David Howard.........................7/20
Kieran Jackson....................7/20
Ella Krueger...................7/21
David Perilo................7/24
Becky Jones......................7/25
Lindsey Kreber..................7/26
Troy Schnack..................7/27
Troy Taylor.................7/29
Melissa Howey..................7/31




Anniversaries

Weston & Terri Grunke......................7/2
Eric & Jen Gitt.........................7/7
Mike & Kate Ferris...........................7/12
Josh & Amy Odson........................7/14