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Holy Cross is an Episcopal Church and Member of the Diocese of
Western North Carolina
(828) 963-4609
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9:45a.m., Bishop Ives Cabin - Christian Formation (see below for more details)
11:00a.m., Holy Cross Sanctuary - Holy Eucharist, Rite II: with Music Unction, and Children's Homily. This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel .
We thank those who will serve:
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- Greeters/Oblationers: Stella Barbato & Katie Hall
- Ushers: Stella Barbato & Katie Hall
- Lector: Andrea McDonough
- Prayers of the People: Andrea McDonough
- Chalice: Sis Kinney & Edie Tugman
- Acolyte: Sis Kinney
- Healing Minister: Ron McInnes
- Linen Fairy: Edie Tugman
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12:30p.m., Skiles Hall - Fellowship Time
News & Happenings
Christian Formation - Discussions on Faith
You are invited to a series of discussions about how our faith impacts our lives. The discussion topics will be focused on the basic of the Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion. We will start January 19 with discussions on the Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures. Some questions we will explore:
- What is the difference between the parts of Scripture?
- What makes a text Sacred?
- Is the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures relevant to my life?
- Why do we call it the Old Testament?
This inquirers style class is open to youth and adults. It is designed to help each other learn
about our faith tradition while providing an opportunity to contribute with your own
learnings, ideas, and faith experiences.
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Interfaith Service to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
All are most invited to join the interfaith community of the High Country for a service in honor of the life of MLK Jr . on Monday, January 20, 7:00p.m. at Boone Mennonite Brethren Church (161 Church Street, Boone). There will be music, prayer, and a series of speakers. Refreshments and fellowship will be provided after the service. Overflow parking will be available at the library, with shuttle service provided.
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ECW Meeting
ECW will meet Sunday, February 9 at 12:45p.m. in Skiles Hall. There will be no ECW meeting in January.
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Lay Reader/Altar Server
Have you ever considered serving at the Altar, or being a Lay Reader during our Sunday service? If so, please contact Nina-Jo Moore at moorenj@appstate.edu or Karla Prudhomme at krprudhomme@skybest.com to learn more about this exiting opportunity to serve at the Altar of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King (DOK) meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in Skiles Hall. The group invites any women of the church interested in finding out more about DOK to join them. Click here to learn more about DOK!
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Choir Practice
Choir practice is held on Wednesday afternoons at 5:30 in Skiles Hall Choir room.
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Bookies
A book group organized 20-plus years ago, would love to have new members. Call or email Judy Bondi for more information about Bookies.
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Coffee Hour/Fellowship Time Hosts Needed
Coffee Hour/Fellowship time, held each Sunday in Skiles Hall is an important time of not only fellowship, but also a time to get to know our visitors and newcomers. People tend to stay longer and mingle when snacks are available.
Hosting Coffee Hour entails providing light refreshments and coffee as well as a non-coffee beverage. Teams of 2 volunteers tend to work best. The sign-up sheet can be found on the serving bar in the kitchen.
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2024 Sunday Morning Worship Schedule (unless otherwise noted above):
9:00a.m. - Valle Crucis United Methodist Church holds their Sunday Service in Holy Cross Sanctuary
11:00 - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Music, Unctions and Children's Homily in Holy Cross Sanctuary
12:30p.m. - Fellowship Time in Skiles Hall
The 11:00a.m. service from Holy Cross is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel .
Click here to view our Live Streamed and previously recorded services.
Click here to view & download this week's worship leaflet.
Click here to view & download this month's Holy Cross Newsletter.
Online Giving
Online giving is now available - click here or click "Give Online" in the Navigation Bar at the top of the website.
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Weeknight Evening Worship Services offered via Zoom
Compline at 8:00 p.m. every Monday & Thursday - click here to join the Zoom meeting
The "Virtual Waiting Room" opens 15 minutes before each service begins.
(Meeting ID: 823 3185 8185)
Contact Angela Williams or Mary Pietan if you have any issues signing on for Compline
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation:
This Sacrament is offered at any time by appointment.
Please contact the Rector directly at (828) 963-4609 ext. 22
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Further Information & Links:
The current Prayer List is here.
The Latest Sunday Worship Leaflet is here.
The Current Holy Cross Newsletter is here.
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