+ Holy Cross + Evangelical Lutheran Church Thirty First Place & South Racine Chicago, Illinois 60608 (USA) Greater Bridgeport Neighborhood - 10 minutes from the "Loop" Exit from Dan Ryan Expressway: 31st Street (It's the first exit in the Local Lanes), then go West (773) 523 3838 The Rev. George J. Mrochen, Pastor Mr. Fred W. Raddatz, Music Director Cornerstone: 1886 + Spire: 165' Lift High the Cross, the Love of Christ Proclaim! Bell Tower: Three tuned bells (G' Bb' D') rung each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - Further Worship Support: Baldwin Electronic Organ, 2 manual (1993) and a vintage Wangerin Pipe Organ, 3 manual, 25 ranks (1927). Hymnals in use: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; Hymnal Supplement, 1998. [Click on the above picture for a larger view.]

By Grace Alone,
Through Faith Alone,
According to Scripture Alone!

In the + Cross + of Christ I glory,
Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time.
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.
     -- Isaac Watts 



Looking to Jesus, the Author and 
Finisher of our faith, 
Who for the joy set before Him,
endured the + Cross... +  
     --Hebrews l2:2

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,
 A Trusty Shield and Weapon." 
     --Martin Luther

Sunday Worship: 10:30
Holy Communion, Second and Fourth Sundays
Sunday School / Bible Class: 9:15