The kids are back in school and things are kicking into gear at Holy Cross!

Sunday School Kick off is September 7 and we will also be giving out Bibles during worship to our in-coming 6th graders!  While the kids are in Sunday school, adults are invited to a special kick-off coffee hour with yummy treats lovingly baked by Wendy Brenner.  Come sample delicious home made baked goods and spend some time catching up over coffee.

To continue reading Pastor Heather's article, click read more.

Click read more for September's worship schedule.

Our annual Block Party will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

Join us on the front lawn for a bounce house, blow up obstacle course, the Sweet-Shop Shuffle, Bingo, DJ Moon, pony rides, face painting, and FREE FOOD!

This event is free to the public and YOU are invited!

Want to volunteer?

Please click here to sign up to volunteer.

Please click here to sign up to donate dessert or cakes.

Have a canopy we can borrow? Let us know!

Want to financially contribute? Click here and choose Block Party, search us on Venmo and note Block Party, or drop a check or cash in the offering plate Sunday. 

We are getting closer to our annual Neighborhood Block Party! And bingo is always a big deal! Please drop bingo prize donations off in the box in the Narthex.

Interested? Give me a holler!

Click Read More for Septembers Children and Youth News!

The Holy Cross Food Pantry continues to serve the community the First Saturday and Third Thursday of every month.  Click "read more" for September's pantry article.

Dear Friend of Iowa Western:

On behalf of Iowa Western Community College Foundation, I would like to express my gratitude to you for the $750 scholarship for Ryan Grell to be used for educational support.

Iowa Western believes that a quality, post-secondary education should be available to all students. We are grateful for your scholarship support for Ryan as she strives to achieve her educational goals.

Sincerely,
Molly Noon—VP Institutional Advancement—Iowa Western Community College

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 July

September Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - September 11 at 6:00 pm

Council Meeting - September 16 at 6:30 pm

Birthdays

Chris Hancock...............9/4
Christopher Poole............9/5
Tyler Glesne.................9/8
Kailyn Grunke...................9/8
Wendy Olson...............9/8
Cherie Schnack.............9/9
Carol Rich.............9/10
Alexis Ernsberger-Malone.............9/12
Katelyn Schnack..............9/16
Daniel Birch............9/19
Benjamin Poole................9/19
Phyllis Beam...............9/23
Isaiah Toscano...............9/24
Joel Fitzpatrick.................9/28


Anniversaries

Kevin & Julie Leahy..................9/16
Bill Sukstorf & Deb Manning...................9/21
Chris & Kelsey Ellis............................9/27