Lutheran Church of the Cross

About this church

Lutheran Church of the Cross in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a participating congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Sunday worship is at 10:00 a.m. in a service called "The River," which blends contemporary and traditional styles. It uses contemporary liturgy and upbeat songs led by a worship team with keyboard and piano accompaniment, and communion is offered year round. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, a second service called "Living Water" meets Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. as a contemporary communion worship. Church school and confirmation follow at 7:00 p.m. during the school year.

Family programming includes church school on Sundays and Wednesdays, confirmation classes, and a custom of giving each third grader a Bible. Kids' Corner meets Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 for parents with babies and toddlers, and neighbors are invited. Seasonal events have included a Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot and Vacation Bible School. Other activities have included a nine-week Financial Peace University class and service projects such as assembling Lutheran World Relief care kits.

Services are streamed live every Sunday, and recordings stay available for 90 days on the church's website and Facebook page. Apple TV users can find the stream through the Boxcast app. The church is at 1004 E Highland Acres Rd, and the office can be reached at 701-223-1001. Confirm seasonal times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Worship schedule, services, streaming · Church school, Kids' Corner, confirmation, events · ELCA affiliation, history, announcements · Address and phone

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