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 […]
60 for 60
LCC to Hit Milestone As a church, we like to recognize and celebrate milestone events. We place Bibles in the hands of youngsters when they’re around eight or nine years old. We honor our graduates with handmade quilts. We confirm our young people in the faith when they have completed their two-years of preparation. […]
VBS Wrap Up 2024
Our kids had a great time this week diving into SCUBA VBS! About 45 of them participated each day, going from station to station as they discovered how God is the best friend ever. Each day began with opening worship, where they enjoyed rockin’ praise songs and were introduced to the Bible verse and lesson […]
Is That REALLY in the Bible?
It’s been said that when you assume, you…well, you know the rest. That certainly applies to what is often assumed to be in the Bible, but really isn’t. And if we believe something is Biblical that really isn’t, that can get us into trouble. So for this summer, your Pastors have decided to take […]
Summer Book Club
Summer is a great time for reading and reflecting, so instead of our normal weekly studies based on a book of the Bible, you are invited to join us in reading one or both of two short books by two top Christian authors. We will not be studying these books chapter by chapter, but instead […]
A Summer Teaser
Thinking that now that Summer is coming in Florida, now is the time to hide inside, crank up the A/C and wait for the winter’s cooler temps to release you again? Think again! Summer is NOT the time to hibernate at LCC! In addition to continuing our usual offerings of two worship services and Monday […]
Comfort Bunnies for Foster Kids
LCC’s own Sophia Luchsinger-Perez has come up with a great idea to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award: Comfort Bunnies! Sophia says, “I’m asking fellow crafters to help me make bunnies to be given to foster children in transition. The bunnies will provide them a sense of comfort while being placed in foster care.” Foster […]
