A D V E N T E D U C A T I O N S E R I E S
Faithful—Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph
Wednesdays, Dec. 12, & 19, 7:00 p.m.
Our Advent journey continues as we study the Christmas narratives through the eyes of Joseph. Author Adam Hamilton explores the challenges Joseph must have faced as a humble carpenter and the earthly father of Jesus. Each week includes a short DVD segment, Bible study and discussion questions.
Christmas at Holy Cross
Join us as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord!
Monday, December 24
- 4:00 p.m. Service of Holy Eucharist with a come-as-you-are Christmas pageant.
- 10:30 p.m. Carols and Anthems with brass ensemble
- 11:00 p.m. Service of Holy Eucharist
Tuesday, December 25
- 10:00 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist
2019 Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Holy Cross will be offering a new Wednesday evening Bible Study program beginning in mid-January. The Transforming Literature of the Bible, a year-long curriculum, was developed by the Rev. William Barnwell and guides participants through a deep exploration of the meaning of the great literature of the Bible. Participants will listen to God speak through the stories that have shaped our culture and church.
The Rev. Barnwell will be visiting on Saturday, January 12 to kick off the program with the first two of nine sessions on The Great Stories of Genesis. The sessions continue on Wednesday evenings through February. The course book, which covers the first series, is $35. (See the Rev. Denise if financial assistance is needed.) The program continues in the spring and will pick up again in the fall with the New Testament. Sign up for the first series in the Upper Room or by emailing megan.hoskins@holycrossepiscopal.org. Please let us know before Christmas if you plan to participate, so that we can be sure to have enough course books for everyone.
Holy Cross Women's Tea
Sunday, December 16
The women of Holy Cross are invited to a Christmas Tea on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. We’ll enjoy a variety of teas and treats and share the holiday spirit. Please bring your own tea cup and a friend! If you would like to provide tea sandwiches or other treats, please contact Maude Hales. We will also be collecting Christmas cookies for Second Story, so if you would to donate, please bring them packaged for delivery.
Parish Lunch Line
On the third Sunday of every month, we gather in the parish kitchen to make sandwiches for clients of Northern Virginia Family Service's Bailey's Crossroads shelter. Join us Sunday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. We work for about 45 minutes to assemble and package sandwiches with the supplies we have on hand. All are welcome to come help out for as much time as you can spare. We are always accepting donations of lunch meat, cheese, and bread.
Gift Card Program
As you do your shopping this year, consider giving a gift to the church at no additional cost to you. Click here for more information.
Order Holy Cross Shirts Online
You can order clothing and other items with the Holy Cross logo online through Land's End. Choose the item, choose the placement of our logo and place your order. There are lots of products available. Visit our virtual Land’s End Store.
Pledge to Holy Cross
Support the work of Holy Cross through a financial pledge. Use the pledge button to send a confidential message to the Director of Accounting.
If you can make it work, please keep up your pledge, even if you are away. This helps our finance office make timely payments for our mission and ministries from an available cash flow. Thank you!
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