Got plans for Halloween? We’d love to welcome you on our lawn for free candy, s’mores, hot dogs, and apple cider. Drop by on your trick-or-treat route or stay awhile around the fires. It’s a favorite stop for many in the Hopkins community, so we hope you can come by!

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Please join us from 9am-12pm as we consider how we can grow in sharing our faith with others. This interactive class will equip attendees to build deeper friendships and start spiritual conversations with non-Christians through asking questions, telling stories, and making invitations. Childcare will be provided, but registration is required. Please sign up here. Questions? Contact esther@ofthecross.org.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a Gratitude Gathering—a simple, open meeting centered around the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. We share reflections, write thank-you cards, and make time for silence and journaling. It's a quiet, grounded hour oriented around one simple question: what are you grateful for? All are welcome, including your neighbors and friends. We will meet at church in the Conference Room.

For questions or more information, please email Justin Bedford.

This is a place for parents and guardians to bring children of all ages for a time of connection and conversation, play and snacks, wondering and laughing. Come and go as you're able. We'll meet at church. See you there! Please email Andrea Pope with any questions.

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Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

The children's leadership team is offering two Sunday morning sessions designed particularly for parents of younger children. These two brief sessions on October 25th and November 8th, held during our normal Sunday school time at the 9 a.m. service, will address two typical pinch points for families—eating and sleeping—using the Connected Families Framework. Please indicate your intention to join us with this sign up so that we can print out adequate handouts.

All men are welcome for this time of fellowship. We meet at a different house each month for this casual hangout time. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage (for yourself or to share). We'll meet at Sam Fredin’s house in Plymouth. Please sign up online so the host can best prepare their space. Your confirmation email will have the full address. If you have any questions, please email Mark Hoober.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a Gratitude Gathering—a simple, open meeting centered around the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. We share reflections, write thank-you cards, and make time for silence and journaling. It's a quiet, grounded hour oriented around one simple question: what are you grateful for? All are welcome, including your neighbors and friends. We will meet at church in the Conference Room.

For questions or more information, please email Justin Bedford.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

If you desire the sacrament of baptism for yourself or your child, or are just interested in learning more about the Anglican practice of baptism, we invite you to join us for this class. We will discuss the Biblical basis and theology of baptism, as well as address some core principles for raising children in the faith. The next opportunity for Baptisms will be All Saints Sunday, November 1st, but we are open to scheduling other Sundays for baptisms--please reach out to Pastor Christian if you would like to discuss a potential date. Please sign up here, and let us know if you will need childcare. If you have questions about the class or baptism in general, you can reach out to Pastor Christian or Pastor Andrea.

Adult women of all ages are welcome! The goal is to create a relaxed, casual atmosphere where women can come as they are and enjoy time together. You’re welcome to bring something to share, but you don’t have to. We’ll meet at Kris Ford’s house in Savage. Please sign up online so the host can best prepare their space. Your confirmation email will have the full address.

If you have any questions, please email Kris Ford.

Join us as we gather in the sanctuary for an evening of worship, teaching, prayer, and the celebration of communion. The focus of the evening will be on praying for those who do not know the Lord. We will consider our calling to intercede and reach out to loved ones disconnected from God and His church, and seek the Lord's help and guidance together.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

Bishop Stewart is visiting soon! We will have a potluck dinner together on Oct 3 from 5-7pm followed by a time to hear from him. Please sign up online to bring items to the potluck! Bishop Stewart will be preaching in both services on Sunday, Oct 4.

Please join us for this introduction to Church of the Cross. The class covers our church's mission, vision, and values as well as our Anglican heritage. This interactive class gives lots of opportunities to ask questions. It's the first step for anyone interested in becoming a confirmed member, but is open to all who want to learn more about our community. We will be offering an optional lunch hour for Q&A time with questions you might have or ones that come up during the class. If you'd like to attend, please sign up here.

This is a place for parents and guardians to bring children of all ages for a time of connection and conversation, play and snacks, wondering and laughing. Come and go as you're able. We'll meet at church. See you there! Please email Andrea Pope with any questions.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

All men are welcome for this time of fellowship. We meet at a different house each month for this casual hangout time. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage (for yourself or to share). We'll meet at Corey Ford’s House in Savage. Please sign up online so the host can best prepare their space. Your confirmation email will have the full address. If you have any questions, please email Mark Hoober.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a Gratitude Gathering—a simple, open meeting centered around the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. We share reflections, write thank-you cards, and make time for silence and journaling. It's a quiet, grounded hour oriented around one simple question: what are you grateful for? All are welcome, including your neighbors and friends. We will meet at church in the Conference Room.

For questions or more information, please email Justin Bedford.

If you are newer to Church of the Cross, or have been here a while but never been to a Newcomers Dinner, join us on Tuesday night, September 22nd at Church of the Cross. At the dinner you will learn more about the church, meet other new people, and have an opportunity to ask questions you have about our church community. If you’d like to join, please RSVP here.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

Wilderness Temptations Of Jesus | Sign Up

Ladies, for this season of our contemplative approach to Bible study, we will be spending time in the stories of Joshua as we learn what it meant for Israel to Possess the Promised Land. This is a class for everyone, at any stage of your spiritual journey! It is a great opportunity to meet others and engage the story of Scripture together. Please sign up so we can best prepare for our time together, and let us know if you’d like childcare.

For questions, email Deacon Cheryl.

We will have two Sunday services as usual, at 9am and 10:45am. Each service will include our usual worship, liturgy, and communion. After each service, we will have a party on our front lawn for our congregation and the surrounding neighborhood as we celebrate our 22 years in ministry. There will be food, cake, a bouncy house, and much merriment!

All men are welcome for this time of fellowship. We meet at a different house each month for this casual hangout time. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage (for yourself or to share). We'll meet at Peter Berg’s in Plymouth. Please sign up online so the host can best prepare their space. Your confirmation email will have the full address. If you have any questions, please email Mark Hoober.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a Gratitude Gathering—a simple, open meeting centered around the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. We share reflections, write thank-you cards, and make time for silence and journaling. It's a quiet, grounded hour oriented around one simple question: what are you grateful for? All are welcome, including your neighbors and friends. We will meet at church in the Conference Room.

For questions or more information, please email Justin Bedford.

Parents and guardians, join us with your children of all ages for a time of connection and conversation, play and snacks, wondering and laughing. We will plan to meet at Burnes Park in Hopkins from 9:30-11:30am (weather permitting).