What We Do
As Christians we believe in looking beyond our borders to our role in God’s world.
Sunday Worship Services
- 8 AM In-Person Worship
- 10 AM In-Person & Zoom Worship
- 7:45pm Wednesday Compline Zoom
Who We Are
At Holy Cross Episcopal Church, everyone belongs.
We are a warm and inclusive community of people who strive to follow the Way that Jesus models and teaches. His commandment to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves is our calling (Mark 12:29-31). To us, this means everyone belongs—people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, ages and economic levels. It also means seeking to build God’s kingdom of justice and equity in the community around us. The shared meal of Holy Communion on Sunday nourishes us in this work. Along the journey together, we share joy, sorrow, grace and laughter.
POdcastS
Ian Reed Twiss Sermons
Here is the YouTube Channel site for Pastor Ian’s sermons recorded on Sunday mornings. Check out his messages about current events, biblical wisdom, and how we try to live as followers of Jesus.
Zoom Services
Sunday Zoom Service
10:00 – 11:15 AM
Worship with us on zoom.
Online Compline Service
wednesdays
7:45 PM
Led by The Rev Dc Cleda Smartt
Adult Ed Book Group
Thursdays
9 aM – 10:30 AM
by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
9/25/25 Chapter 2
10/2/25 Chapter 3
10/9/25 Chapter 4
10/16/25 Chapter 5
10/23/25 Chapter 6
10/30/25 Chapter 7
Meeting ID: 893 3748 7355
Passcode: 256394
What to expect in worship
Holy Cross is working to providing meaningful worship experiences that connect us in community, while maintaining everyone’s physical health especially in this COVID-19 era. We are a casual, come-as-you-are congregation. Currently, we are offering two Sunday morning services.
Sunday 8:00-8:45 am — In Person This quiet, meditative service features scripture, sermon, and prayers without music. Communion is celebrated but voluntary and not required. The worship is sensory friendly with a soft space and neuro-diverse participants.
Sunday 10:00-11:00 am — Hybrid (In-person AND Virtual) Whether you attend online or in-person, this worship carries the warm and friendly, interactive spirit that characterizes our congregation. Newcomers are welcomed but not singled out in any public way. The service follows a typical format of scripture, sermon, prayers, and (optional) communion. For those on Zoom, the bulletin can be downloaded from our website. This service offers a wonderful mix of hymns from different traditions, eras, and regions provided by our music program. Whether you are hungry for community, curious, or just looking for a no-obligation worship experience, you are welcome.
Thursday 10:00-10:30 am – Zoom This Healing Prayer service allows us to read about a saint of the day, and offer prayers of healing for one another. It is preceded by our Adult Book Group (same zoom link for both, see above). Come to either or both!
Most Sundays, our worship services begin with some readings, a sermon, and prayers, followed by Holy Communion (a.k.a. the Lord’s Supper). This ancient ritual order goes back to the early church, and we fill it with progressive language often drawn from Celtic and other sources.
Coffee Hour with light snacks and a chance to socialize follows both services—a great chance to get to know others!
Children are welcome in worship at all times in either service. We provide a “soft space” in the worship space with kids’ books and quiet toys—and we love kid noises anyway!
Sunday School meets during the 10am service. Children of all ages are invited to meet in the Preschool Room (down the hall from the Sanctuary). Families worship together in the sanctuary on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Accessibility Our facility has barrier free, accessible entrances, with a drive-up, drop off front entrance. Our host is Gluten Free bread, homemade by a parishioner. GF wafers are also available upon request. We do not use incense during any service.