Meets on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM, October through April every week; using their talents to beautify the workshop service as they "Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord!"

God's Awesome Lutheran Sisters (G.A.L.S.) meets each month to study Women in the Bible. Our sisterhood is uplifting and helpful as we face the challenges of everyday life. We organize and run special fundraising events. All ladies are welcome. Come and join us!!

The Altar Guild consists of members who care for the Altar on a weekly basis. There are generally two or three ladies who serve each month. If you would be interested in serving on the Altar Guild, please contact the Pastor.

We need to find men and women who are willing to answer Jesus' call to serve as Stephen Ministers, which begins with 50 hours of stimulating and useful training in Christian caring skills. This training will be led by trained Stephen Leaders and will include a variety of topics such as listening, Christian assertiveness, maintaining boundaries in care giving and grief. The training is distinctively Christian and focuses on God as the one who cures as we care.

Stephen Ministers commit to at least two years for training, service and regular supervision. While being a Stephen Minister requires commitment of time and effort, it also brings joy and fulfillment. You will use the skills that you learn not only in your caring ministry, but also in your everyday relationship with family, friends, neighbors and coworkers.

If you are interested in additional information, please contact the church office at 941-627-6060.

Joyce Spier,
Stephen Ministry Leader

The Fellowship Group sponsors Sunday morning coffee hour during the winter months, after the late service. They also plan activities for the entire congregation and work closely with Thrivent Financial to provide funding to special activities.

The Parish Guild is a terrific group of ladies who serve our Lord by supporting the ministry at Lutheran Church of the Cross and the Sarasota Zone of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, September through May, at 1:00 PM. Meetings include refreshments, prayer and a devotion as well as a short business session.

The Guild members organize two rummage sales each year held at the church in February and October as well as monthly dinners. These activities raise funds that support church projects as well as organizations in our community (i.e. Hospice of Southwest Florida, Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels). The Parish Guild actively supports the mission of Lutheran Church of the Cross and offers a wonderful fellowship opportunity.