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Join us on a spiritual journey, exploring teachings and vibrant discussions tailored for every age group.

Outreach

Make a difference in our world by joining a passionate community dedicated to impactful initiatives.

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Our Mission:​ To spread the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ with love and grace through worship, study and outreach.

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Announcing:Bishop-Elect,
The Rev. Sarah Fisher

The Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina has announced the election of the Rev. Sarah Fisher to be our 9th Bishop! Holy Cross offers our heartfelt congratulation to Bishop-Elect Sarah Fisher.​ 

 

For more information about Bishop-Elect Sarah and to find links to the videos of the Diocese live streaming of the142nd Convention, please click on the following link: https://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/east-carolinas.../.  

 

Holy Cross will hold Sarah in your prayers during the transition to East Carolina and in her ordination as bishop on Saturday, May 23, 2026.  We are blessed to have a person in the role of Bishop in East Caroline who, in her own words, “Two ministry gifts I carry are skills for Congregational Development and a heart that can sit with people in times of both joy and heartbreak. East Carolina seeks a Bishop who can help her people and her churches dream, grow, redevelop, and thrive." She brings the gifts of joy and community, gifts we welcome and need.

Outreach

Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with your community, meet new friends, share your talents, make a difference in the world, embrace hope, and share the love we learn in our Church Family? At Holy Cross we are committed to living our faith teachings through outreach. When we say about Holy Cross, "Love is Spoken Here," we are shining a light on and supporting the potential for growth, development, creativity, health, and happiness in all people. Below are ways you can use your talents and cause them to multiply through others. Whatever we do, let us do it with glad hearts and open hands.

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Sharing

This is a great time to check your pantry and share some food items with our Blessing Box or Federal Point or NourishNC. All are in need at this moment.

Can you sew? Come share your talent with us as we make LuoPads for those in need.

Share your time at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center or in projects here at Holy Cross, like refilling the Blessing Box. There are many opportunities to share your time. Just ask, we'll be glad to get you connected.

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Donating

Outreach: Donate to our own Blessing Box by bringing canned food (soups, meats, fruit, mac and cheese) and tooth brushes and tooth paste to Holy Cross where it will be placed in the Blessing Box for easy access by those in need. We are really low of food items. Click on the Outreach link for more information.

Step Forward Scholarship (established by Holy Crossers): Donations needed. Mail checks to: 

CFCC

411 N Front Street,

Wilmington NC 28401

Attn: S. Westmoreland

Please note on check “Step Forward Scholarship.”

NourishNC 

This nonprofit is dedicated to providing nutritious food to children who face hunger in our community. NourishNC has an urgent need for large, kid-friendly cereal box donations to restock our Market on Market. 

Heather Sellgren, CFRE, is Director of Development & Communications for NourishNC and has put out this request.

Place your cereal donations in the basket near the entry.

Thank you for your support.

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Volunteering

Blessing Box: Volunteers needed to refill the Box.

Lower Cape Fear Life Center Monthly Lunch - Holy Cross: Volunteers needed through summer.

Help Make LuoPads!

Join us in sewing reusable sanitary pads for girls and women in Guatemala. Every pad helps them attend school and work. No experience needed — everyone can help! Next meeting, MONDAY JULY 21 at 2:00 pm.

Federal Point Help Center 
The Help Center of Federal Point, 7 North 3rd Street, Carolina Beach, NC is a community resource center offering a range of services to empower residents. Volunteer just a few hours of your time each month. 

Upcoming Events

  • Coffee Hour and Fellowship
    Coffee Hour and Fellowship
    Multiple Dates
    Nov 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
    Nov 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
    Coffee and sweet treats, every Sunday morning between services. Join us.
  • Connector’s Club
    Connector’s Club
    Dec 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
    Dec 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
  • The Greening of the Church
    The Greening of the Church
    Dec 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
    Dec 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Holy Cross, 5820 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
    Save the Date - Details to Come

A Note from Rev. Anne Abdy

November 11, 2025

House-keeping Announcements

Reminder to the faithful at Holy Cross of Bishop’s Visitation and Election of 9th Bishop

House-keeping Announcements

October 25, 2025

Practices of Contemplative Activism

Christianity is a living tradition of contemplation and action, growing through renewal, justice, and deep spiritual presence.

Practices of Contemplative Activism

October 11, 2025

Leaping in the Unknown: The Power of Faith

Faith is leaping into the unknown, trusting God to hold us beyond fear—like the springbok, we cannot scale walls when paralyzed by fear.

Leaping in the Unknown: The Power of Faith

September 27, 2025

The Bleeding Woman and Her Friends

A reflection on the Gospel of Mark, chapter 5 story of the Hemorrhaging Woman who touched Jesus’ cloak and was healed written by The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, Lutheran minister, author and public theologian.

The Bleeding Woman and Her Friends

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