Lutheran Church of the Cross, Metropolis, IL

"We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person- questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world."
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Cross in Metropolis, Illinois, was founded in 1961 as part of the American Lutheran Church synod (which merged into the ELCA in 1989). Since the beginning, the church motto has been "A Church That Cares." The congregation has grown from 40 founders to 200 members today. Pastor Art Dryver served as Lutheran Church of the Cross' first minister in 1962, and others led the church during its first 18 years. Since 1979 through today, Pastor David Deem has served the congregation.