Harvest Festival 2022

Mary OlsonLW Events

We are having a fantastic event coming for the whole family! The Harvest Festival is a time to come out and meet friends and new friends in our community. Lutheran Church of the Cross – … Read More

Once Upon A Mattress

Mary OlsonAV Events, School Events

Come out for an awesome presentation of the beloved musical “Once Upon A Mattress” July 22-24 and July 29 – 31Friday & Saturday – 6:30 PMSunday – 2:00 PM Just $15 per seat. Purchase your … Read More

Ascend Summer Camp 2022

Mary OlsonYouth Events

Hey Middle Schoolers! We are planning a great retreat this summer on June 20 – 25, 2022.Sign up now so you can join in on this great experience. For more information reach out to Daniel … Read More

Kids for Christ Choir

Mary OlsonKids 4 Jesus

Come have some fun raising your voices for Christ. Our Kids for Christ choir is having sign-ups right now and we are starting September 26. This is for children K-5th grade. Sign up with Liz@lcotc.org … Read More

AV Family News

Mary OlsonYouth Events

Attention Families – News for Aliso Viejo CampusParent MeetingOur new Director of Youth Ministry, Daniel Hollenbeck, invites all parents of middle school youth to attend an important information meeting, Sunday, September 15 at 7 pm.New … Read More

Imani Milele Lusaka School Project in Uganda 

Mary OlsonLW Events

Special Fundraiser Event Laguna Woods Campus Please plan to attend our special fundraising dinner for the Imani Milele Children in Uganda. Saturday, September 11 at 6 pm, Laguna Woods social hall. RSVP by Monday, September 6th at church … Read More

Music Man 2021

Mary OlsonAliso Viejo Campus, Laguna Woods Campus, School Events

Music Man July 28 – August 1Last chance to get tickets for our community musical, “The Music Man,” July 28 – August 1 Wednesday-Saturday performances at 6:30 pm (“country fair” meal served 5 pm) Sunday … Read More

F.R.A.N. Monthly Sunday Brunch

Mary OlsonSenior Events

F.R.A.N.* Monthly Sunday BrunchBring your *Friends, Relatives, Associates, and Neighbors (FRAN) to church the second Sunday of the month (Friendship Sunday) and enjoy a delicious breakfast for $5 each.  Join us on Sunday, May 9th … Read More

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LCOTCAliso Viejo Campus, AV Events

Aliso Viejo Campus Plans To Re-OpenSunday, March 7th the Aliso Viejo campus will start in-person at 9:45 AM. In addition, Sunday School will be open to Nursery to 5th-grade students. Watch Pastor Kevin’s Video for … Read More

2021 Lenten Services

LCOTCAliso Viejo Campus, Laguna Woods Campus, LW Events

Lenten Services ScheduleJoin us on Wednesdays February 24 through March 24 Laguna Woods Campus. Special Lenten Devotions posted each Wednesday on Facebook, too. Special Lenten series “Facing the Cross.”Two services each week 11:00 AM Followed by … Read More

The Alpha Course

LCOTCAliso Viejo Campus, AV Events, Both Campuses

The Alpha CourseDate: February 2 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Online The Alpha Course: Begins Tue. Feb. 2, 6-7:15pm (online). 11-week video series tackling life’s biggest questions, with a time for further discussion in a warm … Read More

Pastor’s Video Message

LCOTCYouth Events

A Night of Broadway Hits

LCOTCEvents

WELCOME TO OUR NIGHT OF BROADWAY HITSWatch this wonderful presentation performed just for us at LCOTC! Click on the video below and enjoy the show!WELCOME TO OUR NIGHT OF BROADWAY HITS Watch this wonderful presentation … Read More

Annual Congregational Meeting 2020

LCOTCEvents

Please plan to attend the Annual Congregational meeting this Sunday, June 28 at 12 noon in the LW sanctuary (following the 11 am worship service). If you choose not to attend in person, you may … Read More

Pastoral Candidate Visit

LCOTCEvents

Pastoral Candidate Visit June 13th – 14thEven during COVID-19, our Call Committee has been busy searching for and vetting candidates for the Aliso Viejo Campus Pastor position!  Kevin Sheldon is a strong candidate and will … Read More

ONLINE AND ZOOM TRAINING

LCOTCEvents

Do you need help learning how to watch our worship service online or connect to ZOOM (to join our online Bible study or a Small Group)? Church members Paul, Penny and Sarah Kratzer have offered … Read More

Drive-Up and Go Food Drive

Mary OlsonEvents

“Drive Up & Go” Food DriveThe South County Outreach Food Pantry still needs food donations!  Food need in our neighboring communities continues to be up over 90% from last year and inventory is down! Please … Read More

Bethesda Homes Update

Mary OlsonEvents

Can You Help?Our friends at Bethesda Homes are currently sequestered and not attending their regular day programs.  Bethesda staff members have prepared wish lists of desired items available on Amazon for these residents who still … Read More

Food Programs Update

LCOTCEvents, Senior Events, Uncategorized

Food Programs during COVID-19Lutheran Church of the Cross (Laguna Woods campus) is the distribution site for the following free food support programs during COVID-19 restrictions; all distribution is drive-through, no-contact: 1.  Food Box Program from Second … Read More

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

LCOTCEvents

Beginning next Wednesday, April 15Beginning next Wednesday, April 15, at 10:00 AM and again at 7:00 PM Pastor Rob Warren will offer an online Bible study on “Christian Doctrine and Understanding.”  Please join us via … Read More

ONLINE EASTER AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES

LCOTCEvents

WE’RE EXCITED TO CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK WITH YOU! Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to watch online with you!Share This Link: https://lcotc.online.church/ GOOD FRIDAY Friday April 10 Worship Service – 6:30 PM EASTER SUNDAY … Read More

Mid-Week Lenten Services

LCOTCEvents

MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICESWednesdays, March 4 – April 1This year our Lenten theme is “Who Is This Man – This Jesus?”  Join us as we experience the story of Jesus told in five dramatic monologues by … Read More

Volunteers for Food Programs

LCOTCEvents, Senior Events

Senior Grocery/Food Program“ …Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.” Matthew 25:40 Call_for_Volunteers_720p from Lutheran Church of the Cross on Vimeo.More Volunteers Needed  Our … Read More

The Music Man Auditions

LCOTCEvents

THE MUSIC MANAuditions are open for our upcoming community musical, “The Music Man:”  Saturdays,  March 14 and 21 – 9am to 12 noon Sundays, March 15 and 22 – 2 to 5p Laguna Woods campus. Adults … Read More