Father Chuck Owens | The Church of the Cross | Bluffton, SC

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WHO WE ARE
- What We Believe
  What we believe is anchored by our mission, vision, and statement of faith.
  
  What We Believe
- History
  Our current building, which dates to 1854, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
  
  Our History
- Team
  Our church is led by the Very Rev. Dr. Charles E. Owens, III, affectionately known as Chuck.
  
  Meet Our Team
- Blogs
  Padre's Ponderings
  (Father Owens)
  Life at the Cross
  (Pastor Riddle)
  Seeds of Faith
  (Pastor Weaver)
  
  Women at the Cross
- Resources
  If you're looking for applications, reports, and more, you've come to the right place.
  
  Peruse the Library
MINISTRIES
- Connect
  Information for newcomers, fellowship groups, Bible studies, and more.
  
  Connect
- Serve
  Over 80 ministries in which you can serve and make a difference in the lives of others.
  
  Serve
- Care
  We all face challenges throughout life, and at some point, each of us needs a little help.
  
  Care
- Counseling
  Cross Christian Counseling Center is a source of help when you need it.
  
  Counseling
- Other Ministries
  Food Bank
  Missions
  Men of the Cross
  Cross Christian Women
  Cross Kids
  Empower Youth
  God's Goods
  Cross Schools
EVENTS
- Events Calendar
  
  We have events for women, men, children, students, and more.
  
  Searching our events calendar, which includes our worship services, is easy. Just click the button to get started.
  
  Search
- Next 2 Events
  
  Dec 23
  
  12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  
  Food Bank Distribution
  
  Mission Mall
  
  Dec 24
  
  1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  
  Christmas Eve Family Service
  
  Cross Schools Campus
  
  View Calendar
- The Chapel Live
  We live stream the 9 a.m. Sunday service from The Chapel. Can't make it live? Watch a replay.
  
  Watch Live
- CrossPoint Live
  We live stream the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service from CrossPoint. Can't make it live? Watch a replay.
  
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So far Father Chuck Owens has created 132 blog entries.

Call, Consequence, Commitment

"Call, Consequence, Commitment", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2022-02-20T22:45:42-05:00February 20th, 2022|Podcasts|

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

I’ve just been told it’s “Groundhog Day” and that hours earlier a rodent up north predicted six more weeks of winter. I

By Father Chuck Owens|2022-02-03T12:58:02-05:00February 3rd, 2022|Padre's Ponderings|

Allowing His Surprises

Allowing His Surprises

What's on your horizon as this new year begins? While some might be quick to respond with a bucket list of sorts to be

By Father Chuck Owens|2022-01-12T12:54:57-05:00January 12th, 2022|Padre's Ponderings|

No Time To Snooze in 2022

"No Time To Snooze in 2022", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2022-01-09T13:09:47-05:00January 9th, 2022|Podcasts|

The Joy of Christmas

"The Joy of Christmas", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-12-28T23:26:40-05:00December 24th, 2021|Podcasts|

Joseph . . . Do Not Be Afraid!

"Joseph . . . Do Not Be Afraid!", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-12-19T18:49:46-05:00December 19th, 2021|Podcasts|

“The flour is flying…again!”

“The flour is flying…again!”

"The flour is flying...again!" Being a priest, I suspect most folks think I rely on an Advent Wreath to tell me Christmas is approaching; but I have a much more reliable method: the amount of flour scattered about the Rectory kitchen! You see, my wife Becky loves the early weeks of December with a passion that intensifies daily following Thanksgiving.

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-12-15T20:36:31-05:00December 15th, 2021|Padre's Ponderings, Uncategorized|

I Just Couldn’t Help It!

"I Just Couldn't Help It!", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-11-14T19:41:52-05:00November 14th, 2021|Podcasts|

Around the Father’s Table

Around the Father’s Table

I’ve been thinking a lot about my grandfather lately – this was his favorite time of year. The harvest was in and

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-11-11T09:11:24-05:00November 11th, 2021|Padre's Ponderings|

Elijah: A Meteor in the Darkness | Wednesday Night Teaching

"Elijah:A Meteor in the Darkness | Wednesday Night Teaching", by Father Chuck Owens

By Father Chuck Owens|2021-11-05T06:42:51-04:00November 3rd, 2021|Podcasts|

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