The video will stream live beginning at 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 5, 2023. You may need to click Play to launch the stream. You can also watch the recorded video at this same place at any time afterward. This service will include celebration of Holy Communion. While worshiping at home, prepare some bread or […]
February 2, 2023 in Worship by holycrosshilo
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Jesus told his followers – told us – to be lights in the world, true lights. It’s a challenge. Here’s a transcript: I’m thinking about the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 5:13-20): the continuation of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It begins with one of the best known of Jesus’ sayings: “You are the […]
January 30, 2023 in What I'm Thinking by holycrosshilo
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The video above will stream live at 11:00 AM HAST on Wednesday, February 1. It will be available as a recording afterward. You may need to click “Play” to launch the video.
January 29, 2023 in Events, Song from Church of the Holy Cross by holycrosshilo
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January 29, 2023 Micah 6:1-8Matthew 5:1-12 by Eric Anderson Micah 6 describes a… frustrated deity. Terence E. Fretheim writes at Working Preacher, “God’s rhetoric suggests that the people have been complaining about God’s expectations of them. God’s basic reply is: make your case; let’s put the issue on the table: ‘What have I done that […]
January 29, 2023 in Sermons by holycrosshilo
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The video will stream live beginning at 10:00 AM on Sunday, January 29, 2023. You may need to click Play to launch the stream. You can also watch the recorded video at this same place at any time afterward. Welcome to Church of the Holy Cross’s live stream of its worship service for Sunday, January […]
January 26, 2023 in Worship by holycrosshilo
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January 25, 2023 Why study the Bible? Given that we’re increasing the available times for Bible study at Church of the Holy Cross next week (Tuesdays at 3:00 pm via Zoom; Wednesdays at 8:30 am or 5:00 pm in the Building of Faith’s small meeting room), I hope you’re thinking about studying the Bible. So… […]
January 26, 2023 in Pastor's Corner Reflections by holycrosshilo
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We often complain about how difficult it is to follow God’s direction. What do we do when it’s clear? Here’s a transcript: I’m thinking about the sixth chapter of the prophet Micah (Micah 6:1-8). Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah of Jerusalem. The two of them lived in calamitous and conflicted times. The Assyrian Empire […]
January 23, 2023 in What I'm Thinking by holycrosshilo
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The video above will be live at 6:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023. You may need to click “Play” to start the stream. This same page can be used to view the recording afterward.
January 22, 2023 in Events by holycrosshilo
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The video above will stream live at 11:00 AM HAST on Wednesday, January 25. It will be available as a recording afterward. You may need to click “Play” to launch the video.
January 22, 2023 in Events, Song from Church of the Holy Cross by holycrosshilo
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January 22, 2023 1 Corinthians 1:10-18Matthew 4:12-23 by Eric Anderson One of my favorite moments in the 2016 movie Moana is Maui’s introduction of himself to Moana. “’Maui, shapeshifter, demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men…’ Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. ‘And women. Men and women.’ Both. All. Not a ‘guy/girl’ thing. You know. […]
January 22, 2023 in Sermons by holycrosshilo
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