Care at TCOTC

How We Care

“…When did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick or in prison, and not help you?’ And Jesus answered, ‘Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Me.”
Matthew 25:37-40

We all go through challenging circumstances, transitions, relational pain, and difficult seasons of life; and at some point everyone needs a little help. TCOTC has various Care Ministries and resources that may offer support for your specific situation.

Do you need someone to talk or pray with?

Do you need someone to visit you or bring communion?

Do you need support and resources to help navigate family caregiving or grief?

Do you have questions about end-of-life planning or funerals?

Please click “Contact Parish Care” to submit a request to our staff and read descriptions of TCOTC Care Ministries below. You may also call the Parish Care Office directly at 843.707.4174 or email pastoralcare@thechurchofthecross.net.

If there is a pastoral care emergency or immediate need outside of regular Monday-Friday office hours, please follow the instructions given on the office voicemail to contact the Care Ministries Coordinator.

Contact Parish Care

Submit a Prayer Request

Funeral/End of Life Planning

Memorial Garden Information

Additional Care Ministries

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Cross Christian Counseling Center

For more information, contact Andy Nix, Cross Christian Counseling Center Director.

Go the website to learn more.

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Stephen Ministry

TCOTC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. A trained Stephen Minister will partner with you to provide 1-on-1 weekly, confidential care during life struggles for as long as needed.

Caregivers Support

Caregivers find practical advice and resources as well as receive care. Professional support is provided by a licensed social worker specializing in elder care.

Visiting Care Team services

Visiting & Communion Outreach

The Parish Chaplain or trained volunteers will visit the home, hospital or care center to share fellowship. Communion is administered individually upon request and offered periodically in local care centers by Communion Outreach teams.

Grief Support through HAL services

Grief Support

“Healing After Loss” (HAL) small-group sessions offer Christian support for those mourning the loss of a loved one with facilitators who have experienced loss in their own lives.

Intercessory Prayer services

Prayer Ministry

Church members and staff will pray over all submitted prayer requests. Morning and evening prayer services are offered weekly in addition to an online intercessory prayer gathering.

Dinner Ministry

Meal Ministry

Volunteers provide several meals to assist those who are facing health challenges.

Prayer Shawl & Lap Robes services

Prayer Shawls

Loving hands make knitted and crocheted shawls and lap robes for those needing comfort.

Financial Planning & Counseling services

Financial Counseling

This free ministry offers confidential, individual advice for many types of basic money matters.

End-of-Life Planning & “Goin’ Home” Workshops

End-of-Life Planning & “Goin’ Home” Workshops

Parish Care staff can help you formulate funeral plans and wishes, and provide end-of-life family support.

Get Involved with Our Ministries

One of the most important ways to get connected at The Church of the Cross is to first become a member of our congregation. If you are not a member and you are interested in learning more about membership, please call the Parish Office (843.757.2661) and speak to Sue.

Membership begins with an informal meeting with clergy. The next step in getting connected would be joining a Bible Study or small group to be in community with other Believers.

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Men of the Cross

Cross Christian Women

Youth

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God’s Goods

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The Church of the Cross Locations

The Church of the Cross is situated across 3 distinct campuses. View our locations below:

Pray

Want us to pray for someone in need? Submit a prayer request (with their permission) and your prayer will be communicated with our clergy, Church staff, and Intercessory Prayer Team volunteers.

The person will remain on the prayer list for four weeks or until the office is notified otherwise.

Give

Everything we own and everything we have comes from God. So, when we give, we simply offer him a small portion of the abundance he has already given to us.

Giving is an expression of our thankfulness and praise to God, and there are various ways to give at The Church of the Cross.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions you have. Fill out the form below and our staff will be in touch with you shortly.