OUTREACH
Making a Christ-like difference in the city of Fort Wayne and the world.
LOCAL IMPACT
We believe that we are all called to live as missionaries in everyday life, and that means serving and loving others in our city. We do our best to love the people of Fort Wayne by providing meals periodically for the residents of Just Neighbors. This local ministry serves homeless families and gets them back on their feet. The Garden also grows fresh veggies throughout the summer to donate to them.
GLOBAL OUTREACH
This year, HC is again supporting Samartian's Purse “Operation Christmas Child” outreach. A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children's lives all over the world in Jesus' name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child. Collection Weekend is Nov. 16-18.
JARED COMFORT DOG
Holy Cross has a Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Dog, named Jared. Comfort Dogs bring compassion during times of tragedies & crisis, to people in the hospital & nursing homes and to veterans & active military in a variety of ways.
Jared is available after worship services on Saturday & Sundays in the Welcome Center. Jared’s handlers are trying creative ways to show a caring heart to others.
LOCAL PARTNERS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
In addition to being a designated disaster relief shelter, we assist with community projects and host two blood drives each year.
KINGS OUTREACH SUNDAYS
Holy Cross supports Pastor Lewis A. King as he starts a new ministry for the community at “The Old Firehouse” (2518 Winter St.) on Sundays @ 11:30 am with Word, food & fellowship.
THE GARDEN
A performance and event venue for local artists helping to build community and foster relationships through the creative arts.
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Holy Cross donates canned goods to their food pantry and collecting school supplies for Burmese and underprivileged children in the Harvester community.
JUST NEIGHBORS
Just Neighbors helps keep homeless families together and equips them to revamp their lives. Holy Cross provides meals for a week twice a year.
ST. AUGUSTINE LUTHERAN CHURCH
An African immigrant community church. Join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Cross Lupke Chapel for worship.
LUTHERAN SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
A group representing more than 4,000 students enrolled in 18 schools across northeast Indiana.
WORSHIP ANEW
A weekly, 30-minute Lutheran broadcast worship service produced by Lutheran Ministries Media. HC supports this ministry through preaching and choirs performing.
GLOBAL PARTNERS
GYPSY MISSION
In partnership with the Lutheran Church of Slovakia and Mission to Southeast Europe (MSOE), Holy Cross sends mission teams to Europe to assist with outreach to some of the world's 11 million Roma people (aka gypsies). Gypsies are an unreached people group; over the last few years they have shown more interest in the Gospel and Jesus' message of forgiveness for all people from every nation. We support the Olejar Family (Pastor Jergus & Lubica, daughters: Lumi & Nina) serving in Slovakia.
UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Holy Cross partnered with the Olejar Family to help the Ukrainian refugees who fled to Slovakia within the past month. We were able to raise over $29,500 to support that effort as they work on the Ukraine/Slovakia border, providing food and shelter. Pastor Jergus & daughter Lumi are directly working with the Refugees. Please click here to watch a brief video.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Each year Holy Cross supports Samartian's Purse Operation Christmas Child outreach. A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children's lives all over the world in Jesus' name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child.
