Better Ways to Connect
“In the beginning was the Word…” so the introduction to John’s gospel opens. Communication is vital for us, so vital that even our Lord was described as “the Word.” No where is clear and efficient communication more vital than in the life of a church. By being able to connect with each other, we grow […]
God’s Work, Our Cookies
Every year our church joins other ELCA churches in innovative ways to serve our communities. The ELCA calls it God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday, but here at LCC, we all know it as Cookies for the First Responders Day! So once again we are inviting our members and friends, including our Day School staff, […]
LCC Reaches Out
You may have noticed that lately we’ve been doing an extra amount of good things for people in our community. Our faith family has always been good at doing good in the community, with individual members donating their time and resources to a variety of causes in the St. Petersburg area and beyond, even across […]
Starting School Off Right
You’ve heard about the Day School Installation and the Back to School Fair that we’ll be doing on Sunday, August 18, but in this article we’d like to focus on one of the most important things we’ll be doing at both the traditional and family worship services on that day: Blessing the Backpacks. The […]
Meet Matt May
We are excited to announce the hiring of our new Director of Music Ministry, Matt May! Matt has already been offering his talents on the key during the last few weeks of traditional worship services, but now we are pleased to say that he has accepted this new position. Matt’s role will be to provide […]
Fair Makes Back to School Fun!
Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about the kids going back to school! And so to help parents and children get ready for that, LCC is having its annual Back to School Fair on Sunday, August 18 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the narthex (lobby). Conveniently scheduled between traditional […]
Clothes to Kids
Our Clothes to Kids campaign was a great success thanks to the generosity of so many LCC congregants! In total, about 20 bags of clothes and shoes were collected, as was also some direct cash gifts. The campaign began as a Vacation Bible School mission outreach, but it was decided to continue the campaign, open […]
Back-to-School Drive Kicks Off!
Lutheran Church of the Cross is once again helping at risk children in Pinellas County as they prepare to go back to school this fall. Each year, we partner with Lutheran Services Florida which has two programs in Pinellas County that protect children at risk of neglect and abuse right in our backyards: Case […]
Meet Barry Goodpasture
We are proud to introduce to you Barry Goodpasture, the new Facilities Director for LCC Day School and Church. Barry is probably not a stranger to many of you. He was born and raised in Clearwater, his daughter Reagan attends the Day School, and his family, including wife Kelly, have been long-time members of LCC. […]
The 60 for 60 Campaign – LCC’s Window to the Future
Our 60 for 60 Campaign is up and running! To celebrate LCC’s 60th anniversary and with an eye toward our future, we are hoping to raise at least $60,000 to finance new windows for the Conference Room and pastors’ offices ($42,000), new window treatments ($6,000), landscaping ($7,000) and new furniture for the Conference Room and […]
