Because of an item on the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission’s agenda on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, St. Cross has been the subject of local discussion and an online petition. A few of you have contacted us about rumors and concerns you are hearing in the community. We want to address Read more
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dave Dawson, our amazing Facilities Manager. Dave started with us six years ago, and St. Cross could not have been luckier to have him start this new position on our staff. Dave was an original MacGyver who fixed so Read more
Last week in my sermon I asked how we take Jesus’ message of love out into the world. How is it that we balance the joy of the birth of Jesus and the responsibility that goes with Jesus being Emmanuel, God with us? How does following the Christ child alter Read more
The season of Advent is about preparing and waiting. We prepare a place for the love of the Christ child to enter our heart, our lives, our homes once again. We wait expectantly for that moment when we will rejoice together at his being Emmanuel, God with us. It is Read more
From the very beginning the Vestry and I have tried to follow the rules of the Federal, State, County and Diocesan authorities. Last week we started with the Comfort Section for those who wanted space and masks and the Open Section for those who were vaccinated and wanted to be Read more
Signups No Longer Required for In-Person Worship We cannot thank you enough for your patience as we have returned to in person worship. Being able to take a few steps at a time has ensured that we have followed the many protocols, kept everyone safe, and everyone welcomed. This week Read more
Dear St. Cross Family, You all have been patient and understanding as the Vestry and I make decisions on behalf of the parish, taking into account the state, county, city and diocese. As of today, the state and the diocese are closely aligned, but the county hasn’t changed their rules. Read more
This week we will continue with our 7:30am indoor and 10:00am outdoor services. But next week, June 13, we will return to both services inside at 8am and 10am. Masks must be worn at all times. There will only be music at the 10 am service. There will be no Read more
Last week we had some parishioners show up without reservations. We ask that you please have a reservation to attend church. We need it for contact tracing and to make sure we have enough seats for everyone. If you need to cancel, you can do so on the sign up Read more
I am sure by now that you have heard that the CDC has said that vaccinated people do not have to mask in public; I’ve had a few emails and phone calls from folks asking what will change at St. Cross. The answer is that, while we are excited to Read more