The Cross | Erie

About this church

The Cross | Erie is an interdenominational Protestant church in downtown Erie, describing itself as a cross-centered community that reaches the culture. Its congregation spans children and parents, people experiencing homelessness, teachers, college students, and older adults. Since 2023, The Cross and St. Paul’s Church have shared one multigenerational worship service, joining a younger contemporary community with historic liturgy and song. Home groups, missions, music, shelter partnerships, college outreach, youth sports, and neighborhood service connect proclamation with mercy and everyday relationships.

Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 1024 Peach Street, and lasts about an hour. Children stay with their families for the first half, hear a children’s message, and then leave for a lesson and activities. Street parking and nearby business lots are available on Sunday. Members often arrive early to set up and invite neighbors from shelters and the street, and potluck fellowship commonly follows. The church’s mission trip page includes a separate 5:00 p.m. arrival instruction for a dated event; that should not be mistaken for the regular Erie service. Visitors can participate socially as much as they wish or remain relatively anonymous during a first gathering.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, identity, and Sunday time · Sunday service, parking, children, and length · Church story and 2023 combined worship · Community service ministries

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Children’s lesson — after the children’s message during Sunday worship

Location