Sally Messner is the Director of Worship and Music at Holy Cross, leading congregational song with organ, piano, and a variety of other instruments. With the pastor and the worship committee, Sally plans the music for services, and she prepares the chancel choir and chancel bells for participation in services.

Sally has served as a professional church musician since 2002, for twelve years in the Twin Cities before moving to Michigan in 2014. She earned a Master of Sacred Music from Luther Seminary (St. Paul) and a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from Valparaiso University (Indiana). Born near Lafayette, Indiana, Sally grew up in Griffin, Georgia, forty miles south of Atlanta. Growing up Lutheran in the South played a strong role in her faith formation.

Sally lives in Dexter with her spouse, Josh, their two children, and Sally’s mother, Sue. They like to grow food, read, and cook together. Sally and Josh also founded and manage the Elm Ensemble, a liturgical project that brings together professional and amateur musicians with great sacred music and creative worship planning to help keep the church in dialogue with diverse voices from Christian history. 

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Kimberly Rowe is the Director of Youth & Family Ministries here at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Her job includes working with children of all ages to ensure they feel comfortable and accepted, while having fun and learning about the Gospel. Kim has worked with young children and youth for most of her life, including volunteering for three years in the youth program, teaching at a daycare facility and working as a nanny. She currently resides in Westland with her husband Jason and their sweet pup Lily. In addition, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out and enjoying the great outdoors. Most importantly, Kim’s previous experience being a youth in the Lutheran church has formed her strong passion to be a part of youth ministry today.  

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Cindy Channey is the Office Administrator at Holy Cross and is often the first friendly face you see when you walk in the door (and the first voice you hear on the phone!). She makes sure bulletins are ready for worship services, puts the monthly newsletter together, maintains the church calendar, as well directing “traffic” in a very busy building.

Growing up in Livonia, Cindy attended Franklin High School and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching certification for Kindergarten through 8^th Grade. Cindy is married to Mike and they have a daughter, Sarah, who attends Grand Valley State University. She is also “dog mom” to Chloe and Charlotte. 

Please contact Cindy for any administrative questions, including scheduling life events, building use and renting the Fellowship Hall.

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