Holy Cross
Episcopal Church
Weekly E-blast
Our Mission:
“Making Christ Visible in
God’s Community”
Announcements & Upcoming events
The Habitat for Humanity Faith Build will begin August 11, 2021. Holy Cross needs to raise $5000 for this build. We are seeking 100 donations of $50.
You may select one or more "squares" to fill the house.
Masks are now OPTIONAL for VACCINATED people.
The Bishop has updated some of the Covid guidelines and we are sharing them with you.

If you are FULLY VACCINATED it is now your choice if you want to wear a mask indoors.
If you are not vaccinated you must still wear a mask and refrain from singing. Remember it is not our job to make assumptions if someone is wearing a mask. Some people who are vaccinated still feel most comfortable in a mask. Let's continue to love thy neighbor with no judgement.

8am COFFEE HOUR IS BACK!! The Coffee time before the 8am service is allowed to start up again. Let Jennifer know if you need anything for this.

There are no more capacity restrictions. As long as people can keep the recommended safe distance of 3 feet we will can fill the pews.

There is still time to jump in on the Latino Lunch if any of this news changes your decision about joining us for worship this Sunday!
In-person children's ministries are restarting! Nursery reopens on June 13. Children's chapel (4+) resumes June 20. Chapel participants will gather at 10:15 Sundays; leaders will return children to the sanctuary at or around the peace. Advanced registration is encouraged: bit.ly/hckids2021.
The person who created a majority of our prayer shawls recently retired. New stitchers, both knit and crochet, are needed to create both prayer shawls and prayer cloths for those experiencing a health or other pastoral crisis. If you aren't sure where to start, patterns are available. These detailed, lovingly assembled works are treasured by each recipient. If you are interested in participating in this meaningful ministry, please let me know. I'm hoping to find several volunteers who are able to commit to making two to four shawls or cloths over the course of the year. 
Many Thanks, 
Rev. Erin+ 
864-967-7470, extension 105 
Attention: All EfM Graduates
    Beginning Saturday, June 26, 2021, Bobbie Godwin will facilitate a monthly EFM alumni group that will meet to continue our EfM ministry together. The group will meet in the home of Bobbie Godwin and Patty Barnes at 212 Lyons Drive in Simpsonville every fourth Saturday of the month at 10 am. There will be no assigned readings--only time together to develop and complete a Theological Reflection using the EFM model. Hope all graduates can join us! Graduates from groups other than the Holy Cross group are welcome. If interested, please contact Bobbie at 843.287.3760 or Patty at 864.350.5052. 

 
We are watching the weather for this weekend and will move inside if its raining
Sunday, June 27th. Join us for our 8am service at the Pavilion.
The bulletin for every Sunday will be sent out via Eblast on Fridays.
With social Distancing strongly recommended and our odd office hours we are asking everyone to send their pledge checks to the church P.O. Box.
Holy Cross
P.O. Box 187
Simpsonville, SC 29681

You can also contribute online through My Holy Cross. If you need any help with this please contact Jennifer Hellams and she will walk you through.

Please continue to give as you can.
New counseling service offered by
Holy Cross
We are proud to announce that Bobbie Godwin has agreed to offer counseling services to Holy Cross members for a reduced fee of only $50 per hour. Bobbie is a SC Licensed Professional Counselor and SC Licensed Addictions Counselor with over 20 years of experience.
You can schedule an appointment with Ms. Godwin by contacting her directly at 843-287-3760. Due to the current covid-19 pandemic, sessions will be held outside at our pavilion or in the Meeting Hall with masks and appropriate social distancing.
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