About Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Toms River, New Jersey located at 1500 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States. As of April 2026, Holy Cross Lutheran Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 20 Google reviews. The Holy Cross Lutheran Church parish office answers at +1 732-255-4455.
List of Lutheran churches in the United States
This is a list of notable Lutheran churches in the United States. There are numerous Lutheran church buildings in the U.S. that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or that are otherwise notable.
When does Holy Cross Lutheran Church hold services?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–2 pm, Thursday 9 am–2 pm, Friday 9 am–2 pm, Saturday 5–7 pm, Sunday 9 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–2 pm, Tuesday 9 am–2 pm. All times are local to Toms River, NJ.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–2 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–2 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–2 pm
- Saturday
- 5–7 pm
- Sunday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Monday
- 9 am–2 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–2 pm
Where is Holy Cross Lutheran Church located?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is located at 1500 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.99735, -74.16982, placing it in Toms River, NJ 08752.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 427 ft
- Public parking 440 ft
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- Public parking 541 ft
- Public parking 686 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Holy Cross Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 08752 area around Holy Cross Lutheran Church is home to 2,333 residents with a median household income of $78,295 and a median age of 62.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Holy Cross Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Holy Cross Lutheran Church?
- This parish is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- What are the service times at Holy Cross Lutheran Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–2 pm, Thursday 9 am–2 pm, Friday 9 am–2 pm, Saturday 5–7 pm, Sunday 9 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–2 pm, Tuesday 9 am–2 pm
- What is the phone number for Holy Cross Lutheran Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 732-255-4455.
- Where is Holy Cross Lutheran Church located?
- The parish is located at 1500 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States.
- How do visitors rate Holy Cross Lutheran Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 20 Google reviews.
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