Combatting Loneliness
We are Relational Our Healing Network Team understands the importance of combatting loneliness. Here are some resources they have selected to help. A short video:(1) Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation – YouTube (2) Booklet:Learn about risk factors for social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Explore tips to help you stay connected.
How to Bring Up Concerns about Alcohol Use
As we get together with family and friends during the holidays, we might observe and have concerns about someone’s alcohol use. These are a few conversation starters that show compassionate concern: Stay positive: Be specific: Offer support: Make a plan together: Get help:
All Saints day
What is All Saints Day, and why do we celebrate it? All Saints is a day on which we celebrate the saints, both the ones we know about and those we don’t. It recognizes that there is a spiritual connection between those who exist on earth and those in heaven. Therefore, many congregations remember those who died in the last year as part of their worship on All Saints Day. At Holy Cross, those whom have suffered a significant loss…
2022 Block Party Recap
We are Relational: This year’s Block Party was packed with fun, fellowship, music, good food, and more. We played, laughed, and bonded in faith. Smokey B’s and the homemade cupcakes were a huge hit. The live music was amazing, and the games were a smash. We met new people and enjoyed old friends. A big thank you to everyone who attended. Fellowship is an important part of building a church community. All of this was due in large part to our…
Care & Community: Your Offering Makes a Difference
We are Relational Our Care and Community team gathered to put together 40 – 50 care packages for homebound seniors. This was made possible through contributions of time, money, and gifts from people like you. They were delivered by our Care & Community and Stephen Ministry members. They contained a spring plant, a homemade card from the preschool students, and a free scoop of ice cream from Culvers. We want to thank everyone who contributed to this ministry of love and…
Hephatha Taco Lunch: Your offering Makes a difference
We are Relational! Hephatha Lutheran Church on 18th and Locust is one of our Center City ELCA congregational partners. At Hephatha, Holy Cross is known as the “Taco Church”! On the second Sunday of each month, a group from Holy Cross enjoys worshipping and sharing a taco meal with our siblings in Christ. One of Pastor Meredith’s goals is that every household takes the opportunity to worship and engage in fellowship at Hephatha. It is a blessing you won’t soon forget! …