Up to date information and details regarding the worship, service, study, and fellowship events at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church
Join us - along with a representative from Bread for the World - to learn about the wealth and income divide that exists in our country and how it impacts us and our neighbors.
Bid early and often to contribute for the good of the cause. It all begins on Sunday, February 23rd and ends Sunday, March 2nd at noon, with proceeds going to our Endowment Fund's principle–to do God's work beyond our walls.
All are invited to hear updates about and invitations to current Mission and Outreach ministries at Cross of Grace, as well as to learn about new opportunities to serve foster families and kids in our community.
Bid early and often to contribute for the good of the cause. It all begins on Sunday, February 4th and ends Sunday, February 11th at noon, with proceeds going to our Endowment Fund's principle–to do God's work beyond our walls.
Gather with this newly formed team for lunch and learning about our developing mission statement and plans for the future.
We participate in and partner with this ministry to sex workers on Indy's east side. Contact the church office to learn more.
Bid early and often to contribute for the good of the cause. It all begins on Sunday, February 16th and ends Sunday, February 23rd at noon, with proceeds going to our Endowment Fund's principle–to do God's work beyond our walls.
We'll make Building Fund financial commitments at both worship services.
Meet with Kelly Siegert to learn about how we can help welcome and assimilate refugees to the Indianapolis area.
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. We’ll gather each Sunday in August from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We support Lutheran World Relief's ongoing effort to provide basic material goods to people across the globe. At 9:45am on Sunday, December 10, GraceQuest students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to come together and help pack all the materials that have been donated over the last few weeks. Based on the amount of donations we received, we'll be busy! We'll see you down in the Sunday School wing at 9:45am.
Join us for a recap of Cross of Grace's recent mission trip to Fondwa, Haiti. You'll see pictures and hear stories from participants. This event is for all ages. There are no other Sunday School classes on this day/time.
Cross of Grace's annual visit to Fondwa, Haiti; where we reconnect with friends and allow ourselves to be challenged, nourished, and transformed.
Bid early and often to contribute for the good of the cause. It all begins on Sunday, February 19 and ends Sunday, February 26 at noon, with proceeds going to our Endowment Fund's principle, to do God's work beyond our walls.
Join us Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for our monthly inter-generational gathering. Partners in Mission of all ages will gather in the Fellowship Room for the fourth in our series of chances to make new friends, have fun, and learn together about the many ways we can live as disciples. All other education-hour offerings (preschool, GraceQuest, Faith Formation, High School, Adult Forums) are canceled to allow for everyone to participate.
Fourteen Indiana pastors, including Cross of Grace's Pastor Aaron, recently returned from a two-week study tour of South Africa. You are invited to attend a two-night event to hear their experiences and learn what this experience can mean for our local churches and communities. All ages are welcome; refreshments will be provided.
6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27 @ Cross of Grace
6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 @ Movie Theater Church (inside Washington Square Mall)
Every 5th Sunday we make a special push to restock our active Groceries of Grace Food Pantry. Currently we could use:
Our grocery cart will be in the Narthex on Sunday ready to be filled!
**We do not need vegetables or soup at this time.**
We participate and partner with this ministry to sex workers on Indy's east side. Contact the church office to learn more.
Gather to share ideas, supplies, and to create gifts of prayer for friends and family who need a sign and reminder that they are loved during difficult times.
Along with ELCA churches around the country, we'll leave the church building to do God's work in the world. Join us as we help families at their homes with light maintenance and landscaping projects they can't manage on their own.
Join us to learn about ways we can be more informed and sensitive in living with and walking alongside those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ). We’ll have pizza and hear from Graham Brinklow–a leader in the LGBTQ community and at the Indiana Youth Group in Indianapolis. RSVP to the church office via email: churchoffice@crossofgrace.org
Our Mission Trippers will share their stories & slides after worship on Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m. Join Pastor Mark and others as they tell about their week in Fondwa & answer questions.
Cross of Grace's annual visit to Fondwa, Haiti; where we reconnect with friends and allow ourselves to be challenged, nourished, and transformed.
After 10:45 worship we will have a Fair Trade Holiday Basket Assembly event. The plan is to fill mugs and baskets with all things Fair Trade, wrap the creations and price them. They will be offered for sale at cost, making a wonderful gift option for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
We will also share a pizza lunch & fellowship along the way. Contact the church office to let us know you'll join the fun
The Indiana Blood Center Bloodmobile will be parked in the Cross of Grace parking lot on Sunday, November 9. Please consider taking this opportunity to give blood (only if you are medically cleared to do so!).
Today we're joining Lutherans across the nation in rolling up our sleeves and getting some work done! To demonstrate our support of the community and a wonderful ministry, after each morning worship service we will head over to Lutheran Child and Family Services (1525 N Ritter Ave., Indianapolis). There are several available projects available, depending on your physical ability and interest in getting dirty, including:
