Posts from March 2024
Eggs For Education
Support our sister congregation, Manantiales del Desierto, with Eggs for Education. Public education in El Salvador may be technically free, but for many children, accessing quality education is far from easy. From hidden costs to financial barriers, numerous challenges hinder their educational journey, perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting their potential. Beyond tuition fees, families often grapple with additional expenses such as uniforms, transportation, supplies, and extracurricular fees. These seemingly minor costs can quickly add up, becoming significant obstacles for…
Together In Mission (Holy Cross Edition)
At Holy Cross, we are committed to antiracism and understand that it requires more than just words. It is a journey of self-reflection, education, and action. Recently, we organized our own “Together in Mission,” facilitated by Dr. Joyce Caldwell and Pastor Marilyn Miller. Our leadership, staff, and teams came together to assess our congregation’s identity and stance on antiracism. This learning process involved role-playing, discussions, and introspection, and we engaged in planning how our teams will help lead this work.…