On the first Sunday of every month, beginning in May and continuing through December, an old fashioned community Hymn Sing is held inside The Old Rugged Cross Church at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for anyone interested in a tour.
On the third Sunday of each month, beginning in May and continuing through November, a concert is held at 3:00 pm, with a Hymn Sing at 6:00 p.m. Concerts are given by talented musicians who are willing to share their time and talent to help raise funds for the on-going maintenance of The Old Rugged Cross Church.
The remaining dates are:
May | 5 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 19 | 3 pm | Concert - Billy Shelton and the Goldentones |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | June | 2 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 16 | 3 pm | Concert - Lighthouse Chorus |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | July | 7 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 11 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 12 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 13 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 21 | 3 pm | Concert - Chuck Wynegar and Friends |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | Aug | 4 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 18 | 3 pm | Concert - The Redeemed Quartet |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | Sept | 1 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 15 | 3 pm | Concert - The Prairie Dogs |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 20 | 5 - 8 | Paddle/Silent Auction at St. John's UCC in Niles | Oct | 6 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 10 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 11 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 12 | 9 - 5 | (*) Rummage Sale | | 20 | 3 pm | Concert - The Hillsiders |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | Nov | 3 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 17 | 3 pm | Concert - Pastor Jeff Whittaker |
| | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | Nov | 30 | 6 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing | Dec | 1 | 3 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing |
| | 6 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing |
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| (*) | Tentative | | An additional date for Hacienda Gives Back will be announced at a later date. |
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Tours of the church and museum are given by appointment. To schedule a tour for one or a group, contact Molly Shaffer by calling 269-362-4347 or via email at ORCF@aol.com.
There is no charge for tours but donations are always welcome and keep the church operating. Thank you for your support of this project. Although the restoration is now complete, the maintenance costs are on-going and extensive. Your financial support is greatly appreciated.
If making a donation by check, please make check payable to: Old Rugged Cross Foundation (ORCF) and mail to P. O. Box 41, Niles, MI 49120.
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