Daughters of the Holy Cross

We study the Word of God to grow in faith.
We share the Gospel and believe it’s God’s desire that we be in community with others.

The Daughters of the Holy Cross (DHC) is an Anglican-affiliated national order of women who take a vow to Pray, Serve, Study, and Evangelize. They carry out this Rule of Life and support Saint James Anglican Church by praying for the clergy, church staff, congregation, and beyond. All prayers are confidential. They volunteer to serve the church and complete various projects throughout the year. Each Daughter wears the Cross of the Order as a symbol to those she meets that she is a Christian.

Each chapter has a chaplain, and the national order is overseen by a twelve-member Provincial Council. Prior to becoming a Daughter, each applicant completes a training program and a three-month period of discernment.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Maxine Swafford, maxineswafford43@gmail.com

Saint James Anglican Church hosts the Ruth Chapter.
They meet year round on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm. Daughters have several opportunities throughout the year to attend DHC workshops and conferences.

Costs: Modest annual dues, and purchase of the Order’s cross.
Chaplain: Rev. Richard Grimball.
President: Maxine Swafford

Link to DHC National Site

Link to DHC on Facebook