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:
April | 7 | 1-3:15 pm | Good Friday Services |
| 1:00 pm | Pastor Derek Cromwell, First Baptist Church, Berrien Springs |
| 1:30 pm | Pastor Benjamin Fisher, St. John's UCC, Niles |
| 2:00 pm | Evangelists Dr. Lenny & Joy Wisehart, IN, MI, IA |
| 2:30 pm | Pastor William Walters, Pokagon Bible Church & First UMC, Buchanan |
| 3:00 pm | Ecumenical Communion | May | 7 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 21 | 3 pm | Concert - The Redeemed Quartet | | 22 | All Day | Hacienda Fiesta Give Back | June | 4 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 18 | 3 pm | Concert - The Hillsiders | | 23 | 9 - 5 | Yard Sale at the Annex | | 24 | 9 - 5 | Yard Sale at the Annex | July | 2 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 16 | 3 pm | Concert - Billy Shelton & ? | Aug | 6 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 20 | 3 pm | Concert - The Prairie Dogs | Sept | 3 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 17 | 3 pm | Concert - Grace Notes and Chuck Wynegar | | 22 | 5 - ? | Paddle/Silent Auction at St. John's UCC in Niles | Oct | 1 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 15 | 3 pm | Concert - To Be Announced | Nov | 5 | 6 pm | Hymn Sing | | 19 | 3 pm | Concert - Backwater Revival | Dec | 2 | 6 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing | | 3 | 3 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing |
| 3 | 6 pm | Christmas Hymn Sing | All concerts and hymn sings are free to the public. However, a free-will offering will be taken at each event. |
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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. 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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