Join the Holy Cross Chancel Choir!
If you enjoy singing in the car or the shower, consider joining the Holy Cross Chancel Choir. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm in the Skiles Hall Choir Room. Can't read music? No problem. Afraid you can't carry a tune? That's probably false. Afraid of the time commitment? Just talk to Shane. We'd love to have you join this aspect of our music ministry.

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“Faith and Leadership” Publication
The Duke Divinity publication, ‘Faith and Leadership’ has featured the relationship between Holy Cross and Valle Crucis Methodist Church in their most recent publication. Please follow this link to read this well written tribute to hospitality and partnership: https://faithandleadership.com/one-year-after-hurricane-helene-two-churches-share-space-and-renewed-sense-mission.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
ECW Monthly Meeting
ECW will have their regular monthly meeting on October 12th at 12:30 in Skiles Hall. We would love to see you there!

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
Men’s Night Out at St. Luke’s in Boone – 5:45 pm
Our next Men's Night Out gathering will take place at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 in the Solar Pavilion (or the Great Hall upstairs in the event of inclement weather) at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Boone, located at 170 Councill Street. Our brethren in their congregation are preparing a beef and chicken taco bar at a cost of only $7 per person and are looking forward to hosting a group of amazing men. Please remember to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy and share. There is ample parking in the church lot, but carpooling is always encouraged.
MNO is a monthly opportunity for men from within our parishes and in our community to enjoy having an evening of fellowship together. We're very flexible and inclusive, so feel free to bring a friend... or three! To let our gracious St. Luke's hosts know how many will be in attendance, please RSVP by noon on Monday, October 13 via email to KeithTMartin@gmail.com.
If you do not drive at night, need a ride to and/or from MNO, or are without reliable transportation for whatever reason, simply let us know. We have participants from all over the High Country who would welcome your company and be happy to pick you up and deliver you safely home. Come join us!

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
A Day of Remembrance – 1:00-4:00 pm

Holy Cross Episcopal Church is hosting a Day of Remembrance at the church, and we would love to have Valle Crucis students, families, and staff join us in remembering and celebrating people we love that have died.

What: Day of Remembrance. There will be a potluck lunch, the option of picnicking in the cemetery (weather permitting), music, and activities for kids like face painting, temporary tattoos, arts and crafts, etc.

When: Sunday, Nov. 2nd 1:00-4:00pm

Where: Holy Cross Episcopal Church Campus

Why: To share stories and food that help us celebrate people we love who have died

The Day of Remembrance will draw on some traditions of Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), when people believe that the spirits of their loved ones return to fiesta (party!) with their living friends and family in a special way.

There are two ways to participate in the Day of Remembrance celebrations - we would love to have you join us for both!

1. Make an "ofrenda," or a little altar, dedicated to a person or persons that you love that have died. You can set that up the week before Nov. 2nd, and the ofrendas will be blessed during the Day of Remembrance event. Instructions can be found here.

2. Prepare a dish to share (with 8-10 people) that reminds you of a person you love who has died and bring it to the church on Nov. 2nd at 1:00pm for the Day of Remembrance celebrations. In keeping with Day of the Dead tradition, you will have the option of picnicking in the cemetery, weather permitting.

If you have any questions, email Rev. Robert Hartmans at hartmansrobert@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Valle Glow – Tree Lighting Event

Help the Valle Crucis Community Council raise funds to re-string the Christmas Tree and throw the biggest holiday party ever! Every dollar counts towards making the lights this year the brightest and best. Valle Glow is more than a tree lighting. It's community, coming together. To make Valle Glow possible, we need your help. We’re raising funds to cover the cost of the lights and installation on the giant Norwegian spruce below Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/valle-glow to make a contribution. All donations go through the Valle Crucis Conference Center and are tax deductible.

Together, we’ll make the Valle Glow brighter than ever. Be a shining light and donate today!