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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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Please call us at 701-223-1001 or email:
churchsecretary@midconetwork.com

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Welcome to Lutheran Church of the Cross

At Lutheran Church of the Cross, we believe that every journey begins with a welcoming heart, and we invite you to explore a community where faith flourishes and friendships blossom. Whether you’re new to the area or seeking a place to deepen your spiritual life, you’ll find a warm embrace, enriching worship, and opportunities to share your gifts. Join us as we celebrate life together, support one another, and grow in our faith, all while discovering the joys of being part of a vibrant church family in Bismarck. We can’t wait to meet you!

Altar Focus – July: Baby Care Kits and School Kits!

Altar Focus in July and August will be items for baby care kits and school kits! Watch for rummage sales and school sales! ** The June Altar Focus on Father the Camp items are also part of the Altar Focus. See the display in the Narthex and take the list of need supplies.  

Announcements

Click here to see the weekly announcements or scroll to the bottom of the page to see the e-bulletin board.

Join us for Kids’ Corner at Lutheran Church of the Cross!

by | June 6, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We’re excited to offer a relaxed and welcoming playtime in our newly furnished nursery for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. It’s a great space to connect with other families while the little ones play and explore. Whether you’re part of our church family, new...
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WHAT IS CONNECTIONS?

by | June 6, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

CONNECTIONS is a time where Christians can come together and share their experiences and talents with others. A time to get out and connect with other individuals and hopefully take back something positive, exciting and new when you leave. We meet on the first Tuesday...
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Little Free Library in Memory of Gladys Bain

by | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you’ve been at church recently, you may have seen the beautiful “Little Free Li-brary” painstakingly made in the shape of a country church, modeled after the one in the Gary Miller painting that hangs in our fellowship hall. (with thanks to Doug and Deanna Johnson...
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Looking for a small group? Check out these opportunities!

by | February 3, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Here are some options if you’d like to join in! Wired Word is a study that takes something in current events that’s happening in the world and offers Scripture and challenging questions with which to approach the topic. Every week is different; no need to come every...
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Sharing our Gifts!

by | November 9, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Here are some great opportunities for you to share your gifts! Dream Center 1805 Park Ave. Bismarck, ND 58504 701-955-2150 https://www.dreamcenterbismarck.org/ Heaven’s Helpers Soup Café 220. S. 23rd St., Bismarck, ND 58501 (drop off site) PO Box 8 Bismarck, ND 58502...
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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. August—Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell  Consider coming to the Book Club. We have interesting and lively discussions of each book. A variety of subjects are read but usually works of fiction.
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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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Giving Back

by | July 3, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are you looking for a way to give back to the church in some small way but done know how? Consider donating your time by ushering, being the scripture reader, or communion assistant. Those ministerial duties take moments of your time but add so much to the vitality of...
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More Opportunities to Help

by | July 3, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There are now clipboards with the summer Sunday dates listed for you to sign up to bring treats and serve coffee (always fun to do with a friend or as a family), and to run the dishwasher. We all enjoy the fellowship after worship so much. If a date works for you,...
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Online Offering Is Available

by | July 3, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

At worship you often hear me thank you for your generosity.  We are grateful!  Our many ministries here at LCC and those we support in the community and wider world could not do it without you!  Here are some ways you can give at and through LCC.  Choose which fit...
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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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