The Church of the Holy Cross

The Church of the Holy Cross is located at 7507 Kelly Street on the corner of Kelly and Collier streets in the community of Homewood-Brushton in Pittsburgh, PA. The church is close to the major streets and avenues that run through Homewood, and is readily accessible via PAT Transit routes 71D, 86A, 86B, 77A, and 77B.

Fifth Ave. Coming from Fifth Ave away from town, turn right on Hamilton Ave and proceed approx 1.5 miles(3 stop lights) to Collier St. Turn left on Collier and the church is one block on the right. Those coming in from Fifth Ave/Washington Blvd will turn left on Hamilton and follow the above stated directions.

Frankstown Ave. Coming from Frankstown Ave, Proceed along Frankstown until you pass the Greater Pgh Coliseum, and Meadow Bowling Lanes on the right side. Turn right at that corner (Frankstown and Collier), and proceed two blocks. The church will be on the left. Those coming in from Penn Hills can use either Frankstown or Bennett Avenues and turn left at Collier.

Braddock Ave. Follow Braddock Avenue until you pass the Eng Co.17 firehouse on the corner of Braddock and Hamilton. Proceed one block to Kelly and turn left. The church will be on the right at the next corner.

If you are coming to Holy Cross via streets not mentioned above, or wish more detailed instructions please call the Church Office at (412)242-3209, or send e-mail to: chcpgh@gmail.com

Please click on the links below to view a Yahoo Map of our location and also to obtain directions.

Our form of worship is commonly known in the Episcopal Church as "High Church". This means that there is a strong emphasis on the use of comtemporary Prayer Book Rite 2 language and ceremony in our liturgy. We make use of such elements as chanting of various prayers and Psalms, the use of incense to purify the altar and celebrants, and the ringing of bells during the Communion rites. Much of our music comes from the 1982 Hymnal used by all Episcopal Churches.

However, because we are a predominantly African-American congregation, We also employ the use of the African-American Hymnal: "Lift Every Voice And Sing". This Hymnal contains songs that reflect the unique worship experiences that African Americans share with Almighty God. Most of the songs in this book are mainstays in other Black Protestant denominations. Our choir is also well versed in singing traditional hymns and anthems as well as Gospel music and also "Negro Sprituals." We attempt to integrate elements of the Black worship experience into the traditonal Anglican liturgy. Much of our service music and chants come from the Lift Every Voice and Sing hymnal as well as other African-American liturgical musical sources. We encourage our congregation to clap, sing or raise hands in adoration as the Spirit leads them. The members of the Church of the Holy Cross feel that our form of worship allows us to stay true to both our Anglican and African-American roots.

Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Lord's Day at both 8:00 and 10:30AM services.

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