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Lutheran Church of the Cross of Bismarck, North Dakota, where you will find a welcoming environment with friendly faces and meaningful worship experience. We are a participating member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Please take some time to see what we’re all about. Get to know this wonderful church and make some friends along the way!

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Welcome to Lutheran Church of the Cross

At Lutheran Church of the Cross, we believe that every soul matters, and we invite you to experience the warmth of our community gatherings. Whether you’re seeking solace in prayer, looking to deepen your faith, or eager to connect with kindred spirits, our Sundays and Wednesdays offer a perfect blend of worship, fellowship, and inspiration. Come as you are, and join us on this beautiful journey of faith, friendship, and growth. We can’t wait to welcome you with open arms and shared joy.

Announcements

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Do you have a favorite Bible? What’s it’s history/meaning for you?

by | October 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

You are invited to bring one (or more, if you like) Bible(s) that have meaning for you. Maybe it’s an old family Bible, recording deaths and births and baptisms from way back. Maybe it was the one given to you in second grade. And so on! Bring yours to church to...
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All Saints Services

by | October 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

All Saints Day is Saturday, November 1st. Join friends from all over Bismarck at a Taize’ worship at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 601 N. 4th Street, Bismarck, at 6:15 pm on Wednesday, November 5th in remembrance of loved ones. Our confirmation students will be...
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Re-watch 20 years with “The River” Service

by | September 21, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Oh no! Did you miss the celebration of 20 years of worship services music presented by "The River" Worship and Music team!? As we gathered on Sunday, September 21st, to honor the remarkable journey of The River music group, we invite you to revisit this fantastic...
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Senior Center provides meals for seniors!

by | September 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Seniors: Did you know that you can sign up for lunch meals through the Senior Center? You even have options to get your meal. You may eat inside with your friends; you can drive up to pick up your meal or you may have them delivered to your home. To participate in...
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Scripture Circles

by | September 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Scripture Circles is an ecumenical study that moves around each month to different sponsoring churches. It is led by U.S. Jones, a colleague of Rabbi Noah, who led similar studies here a couple of years ago. It is interesting and learning-full. Bring your Bible or...
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Following the Footsteps of Paul – Journey to Greece + Turkey

by | September 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Join with church friends and others as we travel to places where St. Paul preached and taught, in addition to a boat trip to the Greek Isles, and a trip to Ephesus in Turkey. Pastor Lisa will lead us, along with terrific guides in Greece and Turkey. You can see...
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Quilting wanted!

by | August 31, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Quilters! Missouri Slop Lutheran Care Centers is inviting you to make a quilt to help decorate the worship space in their Chapel. The liturgical colors of blue, white, purple, or red should be used as the main color of the design chosen by you. Maximum dimensions are...
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Altar Focus for October: Emergency Food Pantry

by | August 31, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

You all have been doing a terrific job of supporting the Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry, and weappreciate the cereal and proteins that have been coming in. This month we’ve decided to put on apush for spices: you know, salt/pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasoning,...
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Book Club

by | July 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Book Club Meets the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30pm in the library. October—"The Secret Life of Sunflowers" by Marta Molnar November—”The Wine Makers Wife” by Kristin Harmel December—”When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanihi January —”All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris...
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Did you know the Crossword is available online?

by | July 3, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Yes, our favorite monthly update is available online. Check it out at https://churchofthecross.org/newsletters/
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Who we are

We started as a home mission congregation…

of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1955. Trinity Lutheran Church of Bismarck acted as the sponsoring congregation. The first services were held in the current building on the 11th of March, 1956, and the rest is history.

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