A Prayer for Holy Cross:
Almighty and ever living God, look favorably upon Holy Cross parish during this time of transition as we search for a new rector.
We pray for the life of our parish, that we may continue to be guided by your love and strengthened in our mission to serve you.
We pray for the Discernment Committee, the Vestry, and for hearts and minds open to your spirit.
We pray for the priest whose name is known to you alone, that he or she be open to your call. Give us grace to follow where you would lead us and grant us your peace.  Amen.

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SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 22, 2026 at 10:00 am in Skiles Hall
Lenten Adult Education Series
Maturing in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation for Daily Life
Father Scott+ will be our guide.
This series will provide an introduction to the Spiritual Life with teachings, reflections and conversations. We will use examples from Scripture, the writing of the saints, and our own stories to find the many ways in which God calls us to grow and to mature, in our individual and community journeys.
Come join, fellow sojourners!

It’s Almost Time for ECW’s “MARCH” for Diapers!
We will be collecting all sizes of new, unopened packages of diapers the entire month of March. Beginning March 1st, you can bring your donations to the labeled box in Skiles Hall, and we’ll make sure we get them to the Children’s Council.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Lent & the Gift of Imagination with Katerina Whitley
Valle Crucis Conference Center
Come join us for an experience that will give new meaning to the sacred and challenging season of Lent. This Lenten Retreat will have a different focus than others you may have attended.
We will spend our time considering how the gift of Imagination can help us read the Bible with intelligence and a renewed understanding. We will learn about how the prophets imagined God’s purpose for God’s creation.
Enter more fully into the stories and emotions of the Passion with master teacher Katerina Whitley. The program will be in the beautiful, light-filled Johnson Hall, with lunch provided. $65 covers an amazing facilitator, lunch, snacks, and program materials.
Please contact the Valle Crucis Conference Center to register for this workshop, or follow this link to sign up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lent-and-the-gift-of-imagination.

THURSDAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 19-21, 2026
March Women Writers Workshop with Katerina Whitley
Valle Crucis Conference Center
Writing is often a lonely pursuit. You may find that it’s much easier to write in the company of like-minded people and with the guidance of a professional who loves to encourage others in the craft of writing. The March Women Writers Workshop invites women of all backgrounds to step away from daily noise and into a quiet mountain setting. Over several days, you’ll write, listen, and share in a small, supportive circle. Join this group of women writers to capture memories, define thoughts, express emotions, and bring order out of chaos. New writers are most welcome!
Join master author Katerina Whitley as we explore ways to express ourselves in writing. This is a full two-day retreat, with options for commuter and one-day pricing. The program will be held in Crab Orchard Hall, with lodging in the Mission House. The program begins with an afternoon gathering and potluck on Thursday March 19 and concludes the afternoon of Saturday March 21. All meals are included.
A native of Thessaloniki, Greece, Katerina Whitley has worked as a church journalist on the diocesan and national levels, taught at universities, and is the author of eight books and hundreds of articles, including a stunning new memoir, Myth and Memory: My Childhood in WWII Greece.
Please contact the Valle Crucis Conference Center to register for this workshop, or follow this link to sign up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/women-writers-2026-march-workshop.