Church of the Cross will be hosting a  food and essentials drive for NorCal Resist, a community organization focused on immigrants families, beginning  Reformation Sunday and continuing through December. Click  here for a list of items we'll be

collecting. To learn more about this organization you can visit their website at  www.norcalresist.org

Our  Crabby Online Auction will go live November 7. Get pictures of your items to Laura this week! To contact her with questions, please call or text 916-416-0130. This is our biggest fundraiser for our Mission Fund and a great place to get your Christmas shopping done!

This month:

Sunday Nov. 2 is All Saints Sunday

Sunday, Nov. 9 is the next Council Meeting

Sunday, Nov. 16 is the next WELCA Meeting - Pastor Virginia Ward will be presiding over Communion that morning.

Sunday, Nov. 23 is the annual Thankoffering Service where the Women will be leading the worship service, with Janey Ranlett bringing the Message of the Day.

November 27, Thanksgiving Day – “Run to Feed the Hungry”. Cross assists as a rest stop and hands out Cuties and water to the runners. See Laura Christensen to help that morning.

Our  ABC Holiday Sale will be Dec. 6-7. Vendors are lined up, and all we need is everyone baking/making their best yummy goodies. See Jacquie Haney with questions or text her at 916-420-4135.

December 13 – Fortunate Feast, holiday program for the less fortunate led by Jacquie Haney. We are collecting toys for Kids ages 12-17. Let her know if you can help in any way that day, too.

At our semi-annual meeting, the congregation voted to approve up to $25,000 for rehab on the Parish House. Please look for ways you can add a little extra to your monthly or weekly giving, and mark it for "Building & Grounds" or "Parish House Rehab". We will also be looking at fundraisers. We have members of the congregation who will be doing some of the work themselves to help reduce the cost. To make things easier - sign up for Vanco Electronic Giving - It's free - see Kevin Brown for Details!