A Family of Love and Talent: The History of Holy Cross Episcopal Church
The history of Holy Cross Episcopal Church is the story of a vibrant, diverse family with an abundance of love and talent to share. With God and with one another, we are achieving great works in a changing and growing community. With God’s help, we will continue to provide a path for those who seek it, offering solutions for daily challenges and spiritual and personal growth. Our hearts and our doors will always be open and awaiting the arrival of those who want to join us and continue their spiritual journey.
First, they met in their homes. When they outgrew their homes, they met at the Fountain Inn Rotary Hall. In the fall of 1957, several acres of land were purchased on Harrison Bridge Road between Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. On this land was a small, one-story house. This was our first church building. This building would be known as Rabb Hall. Sometime later, a Sunday-school room, which would double as a social area, was added.
Twenty-five years of growth later, Holy Cross was once again bursting at the seams. A larger church was needed. In 2009, our latest and most beautiful church was dedicated and can now accommodate more than 300 people. Our master building plan has given us a church structure that can expand as our numbers increase—a brilliant expandable design. Our 11-acre campus now incorporates our church, a full-service daycare facility (Holy Cross Academy), a large multi-room meeting hall, a picnic shelter pavilion with a feature-rich kitchen and grill, a columbarium, an outdoor labyrinth, our St. Francis Garden, and several acres that give us room to grow.
Looking back, it is clear that we have been filled with life and with God’s love. We have embraced an array of opportunities, cultivating a rich history and changing lives with God’s help—all while constantly providing hope and love to one another and dedicating ourselves to helping the needy.
Just look at what we have become. Then imagine what your future looks like with Holy Cross Episcopal Church as your spiritual home. We want to welcome you home. Please come join us.
