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This Sunday we will continue our Lenten tradition of beginning the worship service in silence.  Although very appropriate, I am not a fan of this tradition.   Our sequence hymn, Down to the River to Pray is a traditional American folk song with roots that date back to the 19th century. While its exact origins are unknown, it is often described as an African American spiritual, an Appalachian song, and a Southern gospel hymn.  The song sets the tone for the Gospel.   During c

On Wednesday, February 18th, the Church begins the holy season of Lent. You've probably heard someone say, "I'm going to give up ___ for Lent."

All of it unfolding in a church hall, on an ordinary day, because someone picked up the phone, made a call, and said, “What if we tried this?”

Vittles & Vineyards 2026 planning has begun so put May 8 on your calendar and save the date.

Respecting the subdued theme of Lent, we will not have gathering or processional hymns this Sunday but will begin the musical portion of our worship with the Kyrie, the roots of which reach back to the Greek-speaking Jewish Scriptures

March 21 the Repair Cafe will hold its first workshop at Holy Cross. Check out the ways you can get involved.

 As we have entered the period of Lent, our music for this Sunday will reflect a more contemplative mode, combined with songs that pay tribute to our Cub Scouts and the scouting program.

This Sunday’s music is very familiar, and they are all contemporary songs.  We will gather with "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love", a popular Christian hymn written in the 1960s by Father Peter Scholtes. His inspiration comes from John 13:35: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another". 

Repair Café Coming to Wilmington on March 21 WILMINGTON, NC – Repair Café NC is pleased to announce its first event in Wilmington. It will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 5820 Myrtle Grove Road.

This Sunday’s music is very familiar, and they are all contemporary songs.

Last Summer Holy Cross sponsored a "Back to School Wellness Fair." Church members and Community members all got involved to give our kids a great send off to a new school year. Look at some of the things we did together last year and think about all the things we will do together this year. Stay tuned for time and dates. Join us to get involved in a meaningful, joyful experience. School Supplies, Activities, Health Info for Our Community School Supplies Pencils Paper Erasers

Lately, I've been tuning into the morning sounds: birds singing, our young cat's (a 2-year-old kitten we named Little Bit) footsteps, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the automatic percolator. I savor my first cup now more than ever. I've grown to see God's touch in my morning routine, making waking up a tad easier.