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Sunday, July 28, 2024 - The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
  • 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at St. John's (with music and hymnody)
  • 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship time on the Lawn at St. John's
  • 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at Holy Cross (with music and hymnody) - This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel
  • 12:00 p.m. - Fellowship Time in Skiles Hall
We are delighted to Welcome Home to Holy Cross, the Rev. Dr. Scott Oxford.
Fr. Scott, our former Rector, is currently Scholar in Residence at App State, researching the early years of the Valle Crucis Mission. We appreciate him preaching and presiding at today’s worship services, and for all our services throughout the month of July.
 
 

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Next Sunday, August 4, 2024 - The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
  • 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at St. John's (with music and hymnody)
  • 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship time on the Lawn at St. John's
  • 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at Holy Cross (with music and hymnody) - This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel
  • 12:00 p.m. - Fellowship Time in Skiles Hall
We are delighted to Welcome Home to Holy Cross, the Rev. Dr. Scott Oxford.
Fr. Scott, our former Rector, is currently Scholar in Residence at App State, researching the early years of the Valle Crucis Mission. We appreciate him preaching and presiding at today’s worship services, and for all our services throughout the month of July.
 
The Rev. Dr. Scott A. Oxford is an eighth generation Appalachian and a lifelong Episcopalian. A graduate of Appalachian State, Father Scott earned his Masters of Divinity at Sewanee in 1987, and his Doctor of Ministry from Drew. He retired from active ministry after 30 years of service, which included Ascension, Hickory (1987-1988), St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s Missions in his native Burke County (1988-1993), Holy Cross, Valle Crucis (1993-1999) and St. James, Black Mountain (2003-2017). He also served as Canon to the Ordinary to Bishop Robert Johnson (2001-2003). He is currently Scholar in Residence, Appalachian Collection at ASU where he is researching and writing about the early years of the Valle Crucis Mission, and reminiscences of ministry amongst the mountain folk of this region. He is father of Caroline and Will, and ‘PopPop’ of Will and wife Heidi’s daughter, Selma. Scott and Julia live in Boone.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: St. John's is now open for the early service starting at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday.
 
St. John's will remain open until Labor Day weekend in September.

About Holy Cross

Holy Cross is a Christ-centered Episcopal community of faith that offers an active, loving, and welcoming place of worship, ministry, and Christian fellowship.

We are committed to meaningful worship services and celebrating the love of Christ through the Holy Eucharist, hearing the Word, and embracing all who enter our doors.

This parish is truly characterized by energy and a dedication to helping others through a variety of ministries, strong lay leadership and active participation of all.

We are a multifaceted faith community that treasures and enjoys each other and our connections to our surrounding communities.

First and foremost, Holy Cross is a place of worship. We do not represent a large membership but we openly receive those from all walks of life. All are welcome to share the Holy Eucharist at our table.

The liturgy, celebration of the Holy Eucharist, challenging sermons, inspiring sacred music, the beauty and history of this simple stone church all combine to offer an inspirational and compelling place to worship and draw closer to God.

 

 

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