We gather for dinner at 6 p.m., followed by worship at 7 p.m., waiting together for Christmas to come. We worship using the beautiful liturgy of Holden Evening Prayer and are planning some fun, meaningful changes this time around.

Cross of Grace's annual tradition of hosting a handbell invitational concert, inviting other local handbell choirs to come, ring, and share the Christmas music that they have prepared for the season.

We gather for an all-ages Christmas party and host foster families from Hancock County. The party includes food, games, gifts, and even a visit from Santa. 

We gather for dinner at 6 p.m., followed by worship at 7 p.m., waiting together for Christmas to come. We worship using the beautiful liturgy of Holden Evening Prayer and are planning some fun, meaningful changes this time around.

We worship on the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving in order to focus our hearts and minds on all the reasons to be thankful. Join us to worship at 7 p.m. This year we will worship alongside our friends in the SonRise Ministry. Also, bring a serving plate or other significant item that will end up on the Thanksgiving dinner table for a special blessing.

We'll make Building Fund financial commitments at both worship services.

We will host the Movie Theater Church youth group for a fun lip-sync battle event. This event is for both Faith Formation (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) youth. Dinner and refreshments will be included.

The Sharing Place is a ministry helps Indy’s East-Siders. Cross of Grace youth will volunteer to organize donations and help run the store. Sign up for one or both shifts:.

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Pastor Dave Schreiber, a Cross of Grace Partner in Mission, will lead a Germany pilgrimage titled “On the Trail of Martin Luther” June 5–15, 2019. Locations will include Wittenberg, Mainz, Worms, Wartburg Castle, Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, and more. For more information, plan to attend one of two Indy-area info presentations:

Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (Scotty’s Brewhouse, 3905 E 96th St., Indy)

Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. (Mashcraft Brewery, 1140 N State Rd 135, Greenwood)

As part of our Oktoberfest party you’re welcome to play euchre or poker as a fun way to raise money fo our friends in Fodwa, Haiti. It costs $25 per player. Reserve your spot by October 21st. Childcare will be available for card players starting at 7 p.m.

In celebration of Reformation Sunday, Cross of Grace is hosting a Musicfest celebration at 5pm. Oktoberfest will follow at 6pm with great food, a bonfire, beer from Sun King and our homebrew group, as well as our annual "Hold 'Em For Haiti" euchre and poker card tournament. Tickets available for purchase by contacting the church office. Childcare will be available for card players starting at 7 p.m.

Join Pastor Mark on the labyrinth for a quiet, reflective time of prayer and meditation.

Pastor Dave Schreiber, a Cross of Grace Partner in Mission, will lead a Germany pilgrimage titled “On the Trail of Martin Luther” June 5–15, 2019. Locations will include Wittenberg, Mainz, Worms, Wartburg Castle, Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, and more. For more information, plan to attend one of two Indy-area info presentations:

Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (Scotty’s Brewhouse, 3905 E 96th St., Indy)

Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. (Mashcraft Brewery, 1140 N State Rd 135, Greenwood)

This team-building event will be a fun high-ropes course and zip line adventure at Eagle Creek Park for youth in grades 6–12. Cost is $20. RSVP to Pastor Aaron. Carpool will leave church at noon.

Certified Yoga Instructor Lindsey Stamper is teaching a kid’s yoga class for youth ages 6 and older (parents are welcome as well!). The event will be held at Cross of Grace from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20. This will be an excellent introduction of the practice of yoga and will feature a fun Fall/Halloween theme. Cost is $10 per family per class. Please let Lindsey know if your child plans to participate by emailing her (lindsey_stamper@hotmail.com) or telling her in person.

We participate and partner with this ministry to sex workers on Indy's east side. Contact the church office to learn more.

Cross of Grace Partners in Mission are invited to participate in the annual Indy Festival of Faiths at Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. This festival is a rich and energetic experience of different faith traditions and expressions. There will be food, music, dancing, a drum circle, and fascinating conversation.

Youth in Faith Formation and High School (and their families) are encouraged to skip church at Cross of Grace on Sunday, October 14! Instead, join Pastor Aaron and worship at Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. We will leave from the CoG parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Lunch will follow. Broadway UMC is a congregation that excels in connecting to its immediate community and equipping people to follow Jesus. Learn more at their website: www.broadwayumc.org

Later that day (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.) you are encouraged to participate in the annual Indy Festival of Faiths at Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Our morning worship services will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and you are encouraged to bring your pets for a special blessing. This is always a special Sunday and we hope you will participate.