Covid-19 Vigil
A COVID-19 Remembrance Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at Church of the Cross (Presbyterian USA), 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The vigil was live-streamed on our Facebook page. Click HERE to view the recording. The remembrance service also honored first responders and front-line workers who were instrumental in helping our community get through the pandemic. The 1918 influenza pandemic took 675,000 American lives and at least 50 million worldwide. Yet, it was largely forgotten over the years. There is only a single monument remembering the victims, and it was placed 100 years later in Vermont. “We don’t want this to happen with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Church of the Cross pastor, Rev. Julie Peterson. To date, COVID-19 has claimed nearly a million lives in the United States and almost 38,000 in Illinois. “It is important for us to gather in remembrance as the pandemic begins to wane, while the deep loss is fresh in our minds. We are planting a living memorial tree and holding a vigil to reflect on the pandemic’s toll on our world and to bless the memories of these beloved people who suffered and died.” The one-hour vigil included music, prayers, meditations, and remarks from local officials. A bell tolled in remembrance of those who passed away. On June 5th a memorial plaque was installed by the tree during the Tree Dedication Service. Click HERE to watch the Tree Dedication Service |
Donations
Please consider making a donation via our online Donate page, or mail in a check to our address listed below. Despite our building being closed due to the pandemic, your donations continue to support the ongoing ministry of COTC which is beginning to take on new opportunities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ! In quickly moving times, we are dedicated to ‘walking together’ through these difficult days, so here are a couple of other opportunities to help those in need:
Zoom Gatherings Connecting in this time of physical distancing is vital to our remaining connected in life giving ways. Zoom Gatherings can be accessed with a computer, a tablet, a smart phone, or by calling in on your regular phone. We gather every week on Tuesdays at 11 am. Contact Pastor Julie for Zoom sign-in information. Wednesday Bible Study
We meet every Wednesday at noon. EVERYONE is invited to join us!! Contact Pastor Julie for Zoom sign-in information. Click HERE to check the schedule to see passages we will be discussing.
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