Sunday School Resumes Soon

Children’s Sunday School at the 11:00 service resumes on September 13! Children ages three (and potty-trained) to ten years old will be invited with our stalwart Sunday School teachers for song, prayer, and learning in Skiles Hall and return to the service approximately at the Peace. We hope to have an update on nursery care options soon as well.

​

Early Service at Holy Cross Resumes Soon

A spoken Rite II service will resume at 8:00 a.m. on September 20, 2026, with our Rite II service with music continuing as usual at 11 a.m. This will be our regular service schedule moving forward. We remain in conversation with Valle Crucis United Methodist Church as their restoration project nears completion. Keep an eye out for an announcement regarding the re-opening and re-dedication of their restored sanctuary in the heart of Valle Crucis!

​​​

Volunteers Needed for the Valle Country Fair

It’s that time of year again! The 48th annual Valle Country Fair, Saturday October 17th, is just around the corner. Holy Cross, the little church with the big heart, has lived its mission of ‘neighbor helping neighbor’, not only by supporting local nonprofits but by pitching in to help those in need with things like fuel oil, medical bills and assistance with their rent.

But WE NEED YOU! Please think about where you would be willing to help and make this year’s fair another great success. Contact Mary Pietan at vcf.volunteer26@gmail.com and let her know where you want to work and what type of job you’d prefer. We have lots of spots to fill. Thank you!

​​

Friday, September 4, 2026
Prosecco in the Park / 14th Annual Gates Anniversary Celebration

All are invited to join Bob and Julie Gates at Valle Crucis Community Park’s final Music in the Valle event on Friday, September 4 for Prosecco and dessert to celebrate their 14th anniversary. Music will be provided by Brewer’s Foscoe Four with the famous Dave Brewer. (Help us congratulate Dave, the 2026 recipient of the Boone Area Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Community Award. Well done, Dave!) Corks begin popping at 5:30 PM; music starts at 6:00 PM. Icy Prosecco and dessert will be available under the Herrick pavilion. All are welcome for toe-tapping music and fellowship. Hope to see you on Friday, September 4th.

​

Sunday, September 13, 2026
The Feast of the Holy Cross – Potluck Luncheon in Skiles Hall

On Sunday, September 13, we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross with one service at 11:00 am and a potluck luncheon in Skiles following the service. Please bring one dish of your choice. Meal set ups will be provided and ready for your tasty offerings. Mary Pietan will be hostess for this event so you may contact her if you have questions.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

​

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
MNO To Meet "Up On The Roof" in Boone

Our next Men's Night Out gathering will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 "up on the roof" at the Howard Hanna/Allen Tate Company, located at 736 West King Street in the heart of uptown Boone. Host Jaco Gerbrands will welcome MNO colleagues with beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres before moving across the street at 6:30 p.m. to the South End Brewing Company for a Dutch treat dinner. On street parking is available after 5 p.m., as well as in several nearby public parking lots in Boone including the new parking deck at Water and Queen Streets.

MNO is a monthly opportunity for men from various parishes and in our community to enjoy having an evening of fellowship together. We're very flexible and inclusive, so feel free to bring a friend... or three! In order to let our gracious host know how many will be in attendance (and to make our reservation at the restaurant), please RSVP by noon on Monday, September 21 via email to Keith Martin.

If you do not drive at night, need a ride to and/or from MNO, or are without reliable transportation for whatever reason, simply let us know. We have participants from all over the High Country who would welcome your company and be happy to pick you up and deliver you safely home. Please come join us, "up on the roof."