HOLY CROSS

Holy Cross is a modern faith community drawn together in Christian love, fellowship, and support. The environment here is rich with a living spirituality... On April 10, 1983, Holy Cross Episcopal Church was formed and, after a final service at the old redwood church in Hayward, marched 200 strong under the leadership of Bishop William Swing the two miles to their new home at Independent School in Castro Valley. A building fund was immediately started to buy property and build new buildings. In 1985, Holy Cross purchased an empty lot at Center and Heyer Streets and began the plans for a new sanctuary. In 1988, an adjoining old house was purchased and demolished. Bishop Swing consecrated the new sanctuary on September 11, 1988... Our history has roots in Hayward and Castro Valley back 130 years. In 1871, the Rev. Edward Warren, a missionary, ministered occasionally in Hayward. By 1886, we become organized as Trinity Mission by the Rev. Hamilton Lee. The first service as Trinity Church..

Also known as: Holy Cross Episcopal Church

Primary location: Castro Valley United States