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The Third Sunday of Lent - John 4:5-29

Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 1:16-32; John 4:5-29

Rev. Joel BascomMarch 8, 2026John
The Second Sunday of Lent - John 3:1-16

Genesis 12:1-9; Romans 4:1-17; John 3:1-16

Rev. Christian RuchMarch 1, 2026John
The First Sunday of Lent - Matthew 4:1-11

Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:7; Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 4:1-11

Rev. Christian RuchFebruary 22, 2026Matthew
The Last Sunday of Epiphany - Joshua 24:14-28

Joshua 24:14-28; Psalm 99; Philippians 3:7-14; Matthew 17:1-9

Rev. Christian RuchFebruary 15, 2026Joshua
The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany - Joshua 9:3-21

Joshua 9:3-21; Psalm 145:8-13, 18-21; Galatians 3:23-29; Matthew 8:5-13

Andene O'NeilFebruary 8, 2026JoshuaComment
The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany - Joshua 7

Joshua 7:1, 10-26; 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31; Matthew 5:1-12

Rev. Christian RuchFebruary 1, 2026JoshuaComment
Third Sunday of Epiphany - Youth Sunday - Joshua 5:13-6:27

Psalm 139, Joshua 5:13-6:27; Matthew 4:12-22

Youth of the CrossJanuary 25, 2026Joshua
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We welcomed artist Richard Kochenash to our Art Gallery last month. Learning about his plein air painting process—painting outdoors in a single setting—left many of us in awe. He lovingly refers to his current display pieces as "sket
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. During this penitential season, we focus on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for the great feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. 

You can find all the ways to lean into Lent with us at
Thanks for sticking around for an impactful brunch! 🥞 Before Lent began, we hosted a "Shrove Sunday" Pancake Breakfast as a fun way to connect and fundraise for the Youth Mission Trip. We had over 20 helpers flipping 600+ pancakes and fryi
Youth Sunday is our annual tradition where the 7th through 12th graders lead parts of our regular service. This year, they presented our Scripture readings creatively, including a walk around the Walls of Jericho. 

Our three speakers offered insight
Looking for a creative outing in the midst of winter? 🌸 Join us next week at a free art gallery opening for local artist Richard Kochenash. 

Event Details:
- Thurs. Feb 12, 7 to 8:30pm
- Church of the Cross (201 9th Avenue North, Hopkins)
- Delight
Church of the Cross
201 9th Avenue North,
Hopkins, MN, 55343,
United States
9529333686 info@ofthecross.org
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Church of the Cross

201 9th Avenue North Hopkins, MN 55343

952-933-3686

info@ofthecross.org