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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Men's Night Out
HEADS UP: Both the October 14th and November 11th Men's Night Out gatherings will take place on the second (not third) Tuesday of the month; details to follow, but please mark your calendars now!

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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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
One Year After: A Day of Prayer
The St. Helena chapter of the Daughters of the King is sponsoring One Year After: A Day of Prayer at the Church of the Holy Cross in Valle Crucis on Saturday, October 4, near the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic effects on western North Carolina. Prayer will be offered for those who suffered – and those who continue to suffer – from the storm.  Prayer will also be offered for the world, our nation, the Church, our community, our friends, and our families.
Please join us anytime during the day. We will begin our program of prayer at 9:00 a.m. and end around 1:00 p.m., but you are invited to drop in at any time, to stay as long as you want, or to come early and stay late!
The day will consist of congregational prayer, individual spoken prayer, and lots of time for quiet, individual prayer. A short service of healing prayers and Eucharist will be offered at 12:30. A printed leaflet will be available as a guide to the service. This leaflet is available to view here.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
St. Francis Ingathering – 5:00 pm
Plan to join us for a celebration of St. Francis Day at 5pm on Sunday October 5. We will host a potluck, bless animals, fellowship, and celebrate the pledges that have come into the church for 2026. Bring your pets, small or large, and pray with us on the lawn, then grab a bite to eat. As a part of our ‘Friendship with Jesus’ stewardship work this year we will pray over and rejoice in the commitments made to support the church with time talent and treasure. So bring a dish to share. Hot cider, hot chocolate, and coffee will be available to keep you warm.

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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!