Gather. Grow. Serve.
There’s always something happening at Lutheran Church of the Cross! From community breakfasts and youth events to volunteer opportunities and seasonal celebrations, we invite you to join us in fellowship, service, and worship.
All Saints Sunday
We will honor the saints that have gone before us in the last year.
9am worship followed by Service of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden.
Rummage Sale Donations Accepted
We are opening our donation site for a short time in November, Tues. through Thurs, 8:30am to 4pm.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LARGER ITEMS LIKE FURNITURE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON TUES., NOV. 4, 9am to 12noon.
Rummage Sale Donations Accepted
We are opening our donation site for a short time in November, Tues. through Thurs, 8:30am to 4pm.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LARGER ITEMS LIKE FURNITURE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON TUES., NOV. 11 from 9am to 12noon.
Rummage Sale Donation Site Closed For The Winter
We will not be accepting donations through the winter. Spring opening date will be published ASAP.
Thanks for supporting our Rummage Sale Event!
Cross Kids Fall Festival
All Cross Kids, infants through 4th graders are invited for lunch and fall-themed activities and games with our older youth and adults. All are welcome at this event which is free of charge. Registration link coming soon:-)
NEMN Synod All Youth Gathering at Cragun's
Join Liz for an overnight at Cragun’s with youth from all over the Synod - fun and games, food, fellowship, music, and great worship and speakers. Theme is “Rooted in Faith, Imagining More.” For grades 6-12. Liz and Kari have registration details. Cost is $75, and scholarships are available - don’t let cost deter you from registering. We will meet at Cragun’s at 5pm and be ready to go home Sunday at noon.
Christmas Tree of Sharing
Our Women of the Cross/Women of the ELCA will once again sponsor the Christmas Tree of Sharing. Trees will be in the narthex and at the CC entrance. All are welcome to select an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift item(s) listed and return the unwrapped gift and tag to church and place under the tree. All gifts must be returned to church by Wednesday, December 9 by 8:00pm.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social
All are invited to join us for worship followed by pie and coffee in Celebration Center. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend some fellowship time with your church family before the busy holiday season.
First Sunday in Advent
Our worship band, “Redemption Road,” will be leading worship at both services.
Women of the Cross/Women of the ELCA Festival of Tables
Tickets are $20 a piece and will be sold on Sundays in the Narthex; may also be purchased at the church office. Note that there are a limited number of tickets available.
Parents Holi-Day Out
All Cross Kids from birth through 4th grade are welcome at this afternoon event which is free of charge. We will host activities, crafts, games, music, devotion and supper. Parents are invited to use the time for rest, holiday errands - enjoy some alone time:-) Youth in 5th through 12th grade are welcome to be helpers!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3a5yucvr
Cross Kids Christmas Pageant, "Welcome to Bethlehem"
All Cross Kids are welcome to participate in our Pageant, which will be presented during our 10:30am worship service in the Sanctuary. 5th and 6th graders will perform reading parts and younger children will dress as Nativity characters and will add songs. We are practicing songs on Sundays during Cross Kids and the King’s Kids are practicing songs during their Weds. rehearsals.
Come and hear the Christmas Story as told and presented by our youngest church members. Kids please meet in Chapel Hall at 9am to get in costume and run through songs.
Women's Christmas Tea
All women who are part of the Joyful Journey and Armor of God Bible studies, Golden Girls and Women of the Cross/ELCA are invited to this Christmas Tea (that will replace December meetings of the studies and Golden Girls.) Join us in Chapel Hall from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for festive fellowship and food.
2026 Musical Extravaganza
9:00am worship service only on Sunday, December 13. Worship will be held in Celebration Center with the service filled with musical performances by our Bells of Praise, Senior Choir and King’s Kids.
Note that there will be no 10:30am worship service.
Women of the Cross/ELCA Christmas Party
All women are welcome at this annual holiday event hosted by our Women of the Cross/Women of the ELCA in Chapel Hall.
No Worship on Wednesday or programming
It’s Christmas Week, so there will be no supper, worship or programming on Wednesday, December 23. NOTE THAT SR. CHOIR WILL HOLD REHEARSAL.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services
All are welcome to join us for Christmas Eve worship. Services will be held at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm. Staffed Nursery will be available.
Sweaters and Carols Worship Service - one service only
9:00am worship service of Carols on Sunday, December 27. All are invited to wear their festive holiday sweater! Note that there will be no 10:30am worship service. Coffee Fellowship will be hosted as usual.
No Worship on Wednesday or Programming
We will take a break in observance of New Year’s and will not meet for supper, worship or programming on Wednesday, December 30.
LCC Offices Closed - New Year's Day
LCC will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.
Trunk or Treat in the Front Parking Lot
All are welcome to host a trunk at this outreach event for our church and community - decorating kits available upon request. This allergy-friendly event is free of charge and open to all ages - come for treats, games, popcorn and fellowship!
Reformation Sunday
We will celebrate the Reformation - all are invited to wear red to church services!
Fall Outdoor Clean Up Day
Join Todd for a morning of yard work, conversation and fellowship, then stay for lunch. Bring your gloves, rakes, and leaf blowers.
Rain date will be Thurs., Oct. 22.
New Member Sunday
We will welcome new members during worship and enjoy fellowship together between services.
There will also be a New Member Gathering on Monday, Oct. 12 at 6pm in CC with supper served.
No Wednesday Worship or Programming
We will take a break as schools will not be in session.
Stewardship Sunday - one worship service at 9am, Breakfast served in CC following
Enjoy a fresh, hot breakfast served by our Stewardship Committee following our 9am worship service. Join us in Celebration Center.
Youth Bakery Sunday
Enjoy freshly baked pastries at Coffee Fellowship and support our Youth Program at this fundraising event.
MN Adult & Teen Challenge at Worship
Come to hear special music and testimonies from Adult & Teen Challenge.
Worship on Wednesday Resumes
Worship on Wednesday Resumes:
4:45pm: Bible in a Year meets in the Conservatory.
5:30pm: Bells of Praise Rehearse in Balcony of Sanctuary.
5:30pm: Supper Service Begins.
6:00pm: King's Kids Rehearse in Choir Room.
6:20pm: Worship in Celebration Center, lead by “Redemption Road”.
6:20pm: Journey With Jesus (grades 3 & 4) meets in Treehouse.
7pm: Youth Programs - Route 56 in Chapel Hall for gr. 5 and 6, Confirmation in the Youth Hangout for gr. 7-9, & High School Youth Group in the Refuge.
7pm: “A Time for Us” for parents - meets in the Conservatory.
7pm: Senior Choir in the Choir Room.
Pastor Drew will start a six-week Sermon Series entitled, "In the Beginning: Finding Our Story in God's Story".
Affirmation of Baptism Service
Our youth will be affirming their faith at our 10:30am worship service.
Affirmation of Baptism Dessert & Faith Statement Sharing
Parents, immediate and extended family members, sponsors and mentors are welcome at this event which will find our Confirmands sharing their Faith Statements before they Affirm their Faith. Dessert and beverages will be served. Please RSVP to Liz Sawdey with number attending.
Acolyte Training and 7th Grade Confirmation Orientation
Acolyte Training will begin at 6:30PM and will be followed by Confirmation Orientation. Meet in the Sanctuary.
Silver Foxes Widowers Group
Join Pr. Drew for fellowship, conversation and lunch. All are welcome!
Joyful Journey Women's Bible Study
All are welcome to join leaders Carol Smith and Colleen Both on a “Joyful Journey,” a new women’s Bible Study based on faith stories found in the Bible - many that feature lesser-known characters. Our first meeting will be on Tues., Sept. 21. In October and moving forward, we will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am in Chapel Hall.
God's Work Our Hands Congregational Food Pack at the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes
We will meet for lunch in Celebration Center following our 10:30am worship service for lunch and then head over to The Outreach Program for our Food Pack. We are in need of 20 more volunteers, so if you can give an hour or two, we would appreciate it. Food - fellowship - service together!
Cross Kids, Journey with Jesus and Joyful Noise Resume
Cross Kids - through grade 2 will be excused during worship service for a short message and devotion, then return to worship for Communion & Blessing. Journey With Jesus will meet at the same time - for 3rd and 4th graders - bring your bible! Joyful Noise will meet at 10am in the Treehouse (preschoolers through Kindergarten) for music and fellowship.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE
Today (Friday) until 6pm; Saturday, Sept. 19, 8am - 12noon; all items half price on Sat.
Furniture, Clothing, Coats, Shoes, Purses, Home Décor, Collectibles, Jewelry, Housewares, Electronics, Toys, Books, Linens, Blankets, Crafts, Pictures, Tools, Sporting Goods, Lawn/Garden, Silent Auction and more!
PROCEEDS OF OUR SALE BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Creation Care Sharing Market
Our final Sharing Market will be held on Sept. 13. All are welcome to bring homegrown produce and flowers.
StoneHouse Fridays
Marty Holmstrom and Rev. Terry Frovik will lead a five-week session entitled, “The Holy Spirit - Our Supernatural Helper.”
Discussion will include who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does, how you can be filled with the Holy Spirit, and a look at Paul’s words on the Holy Spirit from the book of Galatians. ALL ARE WELCOME!
We meet in the Conference Room at the Baxter StoneHouse location.
PrimeTimers 50+ Ministry
We will host Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent, Chip Rankin. His presentation will address upcoming Operating Levy in November, his vision for the school district, and his plans on how to navigate through the changes in education at this time. Bring a bag lunch; beverages and dessert provided.
Senior Choir Rehearsals Begin
All are welcome as we resume rehearsals with Director Michael Smith.
Blessing of the Backpacks and Teachers' Book Bags
ALL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, PARAPROFESSIONALS AND ADMINISTRATORS are welcome to bring their backpacks and book/computer bags to worship to receive a special blessing in preparation to return to school. You’ll get a cool tag for your bag, too!
Youth Night Family Pizza Party for gr. 7 - 12
We will enjoy pizza...YUMMMM...and maybe play a game of kickball or 9 square. We will have a brief discussion regarding plans for the upcoming year, including next summer's Youth Trip, fundraising, times to serve, and all of the details that come with it. Please let Liz know if you plan to attend - parents and siblings are welcome!
Fall Rummage Sale Informational Meeting
Whether you are a “New” or “Experienced” Rummage Sale volunteer, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear the latest updates and share your ideas! Over 175 volunteers are needed to make LCC’s Rummage Sale community ministry successful. Help is needed for setup, kitchen/food prep, product display, cashiering and more. If you are willing and able, you are needed and appreciated!
Youth Lead Worship
Our youth will be leading worship - doing liturgy, reading and sharing their experiences.
“Silver Foxes” Widowers Group Meeting
All men who have lost their spouse are welcome at this meeting. At this first gathering we'll get acquainted, discuss the direction of the group, and decide on future meeting locations. Contact Tracy Olson or the church office if you are interested or have questions.
Outdoor Worship Led by "Redemption Road"
Join us in the Memorial Garden - bring your own chair or blanket.