Sunday Worship

Our weekly worship is held 10:45-Noon each Sunday, and can be joined both in person or online. The Service includes many of the traditional hallmarks of a Lutheran church service: forgiveness of sins, readings, sermon, communion, hymns, and more.

In addition to celebrating the standard liturgical calendar, Cross layers on many secular events, including Black History Month, Women’s Herstory Month, Pride Month, National Latino/Hispanic Month, Earth Day, World Aids Day, Coming Out Sunday, and many more.

Please note: Masks are not required, but are appreciated. Some of our members have underlying health issues. We thank you for your consideration of others.

To watch a service online or to see past services, visit our Facebook Page. For information about our Wednesday events, visit our Bread of Healing Empowerment Ministry page.

Members are welcome to serve in a variety of ways:

If you’re thinking of visiting us, check out the helpful hints for First Time Visitors.

Performance & Music

The Cross Community Choir

Bringing together members of Cross Lutheran’s three pre-COVID choirs and various members of the community, the Cross Community Choir is a diverse group. Under the capable direction Dr. Rose Watson, the group sings a wide range of styles from gospel and traditional hymns to contemporary songs of praise.

Rehearsals are held most Saturdays in the sanctuary, beginning at 11:00am. (Please arrive early so we can start on time.) Rehearsal will run for 90 minutes; if we start late, we may rehearse a little past 12:30. Anyone interested in participating in the Community Choir is welcome to come to a rehearsal, or contact the church office.

The Cross Community Gospel Choir (Suspended for COVID)

Focuses primarily on a joyous style of music, sung in a traditional gospel fashion, generally accompanied by piano, organ and drums. All music is learned by ear and performed without sheet music. The Community Gospel Choir is led by James.

Rehearsals: Most Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 in the Sanctuary.
Worship Sundays: 2nd and 4th Sundays

The Cross Praise Choir (Suspended for COVID)

Focuses primarily on arranged choral music and hymns (often in 4-part harmony), including both traditional and contemporary pieces. Performances may be a capella or accompanied by piano or CD track. The ability to read music is not required, but is helpful as sheet music is often provided. Rehearsal tracks are also available. The Cross Praise Choir is led by director Chuck Ellingson with assistance from Emory Churness.

Rehearsals: Most Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 in the Sanctuary.
Worship Sundays: 3rd and 5th Sundays

The Cross Youth Praise Team (Suspended for COVID)

Performs music, drama and other forms of expression in praise of God. The group consists primarily of those 18 and younger, plus a few participating adults. The Youth Praise Team is led by Judy Ellwanger and Bonnie Williams.

Rehearsals: Most Saturdays, 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Worship Sundays: 1st Sunday (except summer)

Youth choir