Every year congregations throughout the ELCA denomination head into their respective communities to lend a hand. This year Cross of Grace is partnering with other congregations on a multi-day effort to make a difference in East Indianapolis. We'll appreciate whatever patience and flexibility you have to offer on Saturday as we navigate whatever work we are able to do!

Service Day #1: Saturday, August 18 (8:39 a.m. – 11 a.m.). Meet at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 5321 E. 42nd St (between Emerson and Arlington) to go door-to-door in the neighborhood with a short survey asking about/sharing the following information:

1) Who might like help with outside, basic chores on September 8th and/or 9th.

2) What would the neighbors like to see done with the park in their neighborhood (i.e., trees planted, grill installed, playground equipment built, etc.).

3) Sharing an invitation to a community picnic at First Trinity that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact the church office to sign up: churchoffice@crossofgrace.org

Gather with other curious souls to find out more about what it means to be a Partner in Mission at Cross of Grace. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Let us know you are coming by emailing churchoffice@crossofgrace.org

Gather with other curious souls to find out more about what it means to be a Partner in Mission at Cross of Grace. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Let us know you are coming by emailing churchoffice@crossofgrace.org

Every year congregations throughout the ELCA denomination head into their respective communities to lend a hand. This year Cross of Grace is partnering with other congregations on a multi-day effort to make a difference in East Indianapolis. We'll appreciate whatever patience and flexibility you have to offer on Saturday as we navigate whatever work we are able to do!

Service Day #2: Saturday, September 8 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Meet at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 5321 E. 42nd St (between Emerson and Arlington) to help with outside chores, clean-up, and landscaping at home and in the park near First Trinity.

Come for whatever time is available to you. Contact the church office to sign up: churchoffice@crossofgrace.org

Cross of Grace is heading to the Great American Ball Park! Tickets to the Padres vs. Reds game on Saturday September 8 also includes a post-game concert by Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North. The game starts at 4:10 p.m.; carpool from church will leave at 3 p.m. (or you can meet us there). 

Order your tickets by August 5. Purchase your tickets by contacting the church office (price depends on total number of tickets purchased, but will be less than $20 x person). Children 3 and under are free.

Our new program year of ministry with PreK – 5th-grade youth kicks off with a carnival on Sunday, September 9 at 9:45am. GraceQuest kids will start the day with a couple songs and then head outside for carnival games, prizes, treats, and a bouncy house!

Every year congregations throughout the ELCA denomination head into their respective communities to lend a hand. This year Cross of Grace is partnering with other congregations on a multi-day effort to make a difference in East Indianapolis. We'll appreciate whatever patience and flexibility you have to offer on Saturday as we navigate whatever work we are able to do!

Service Day #3: Sunday, September 9 (1 p.m. – 6 p.m.). Meet at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 5321 E. 42nd St (between Emerson and Arlington) to help with outside chores, clean-up, and landscaping at home and in the park near First Trinity.

Come for whatever time is available to you. Contact the church office to sign up: churchoffice@crossofgrace.org

High School students (grades 9 -12) as well as adults who work with and support them are invited to Peer Ministry Training – a meaningful event in which students will learn practical skills for welcoming and communicating with others. Students will be equipped to be a real friend, listener, and helper.

This training is open to any congregation of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod and is co-sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.  The trainer will be Chad Senuta (see www.peerministry.org).  This event costs $10. Register by contacting Pastor Aaron at pastoraaron@crossofgrace.org. 

We are excited to spread the word that Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Rachel Kurtz will be performing at Messiah Lutheran Church in Brownsburg, IN.

A magnetic stage presence, Kurtz’s powerhouse voice and heartfelt performances have been electrifying crowds in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, New Orleans’ Superdome, Texas’ Alamo Dome, and hundreds of other concert venues from coast to coast. With her new Love, Rachel Kurtz, album follows in the footsteps of gospel-activist diva Mavis Staples, while contributing to the neo-soul revivalist movement spearheaded by like-minded artists Alabama Shakes, Adele, and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings.

First Communion Instruction will be held on Sunday, March 3, from noon until 2pm. This is a fun, meaningful way for those in grades 2–4 to learn about the sacrament and to prepare to celebrate communion during worship on Maundy Thursday, April 18 (7:00 p.m.). Sign up by contacting Pastor Aaron: pastoraaron@crossofgrace.org.