Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS)
Overview
About Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS)
Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS) is a Lutheran church in Hanover. Like most Lutheran congregations, it typically offers a Sunday Divine Service centered on Word and Sacrament, Sunday school for children, and adult Bible classes throughout the week. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Liturgical Lutheran worship with historic hymns, the Divine Service, and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
Quick facts
Denomination
Lutheran (LCMS)Location
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Lutheran (LCMS) churches · not specific to Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS)
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Published October 5, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS) - Hanover MA on YouTube · checked October 6, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 5 sermons a month
- Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Philippians 3:9 · Oct 5, 2026
- Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Philippians 2:13 · Sep 28, 2026
- Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Isaiah 55:9 · Sep 21, 2026
- Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Rally Day 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Romans 14:8 · Sep 14, 2026
- Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Matthew 18:14 · Sep 7, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 3 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupLutheran Preschool
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church-affiliated preschool (separate site: lutheranpreschoolhanover.org)
Confirmation (6th-8th grades)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
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kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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