Lutheran Church of the Cross, located in Hanover, Massachusetts, is a Christ-centered and Bible-based community of believers that seeks to spread the love of Jesus Christ to people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

Led by Pastor Paul Lantz and his wife Rosangela, the church has a rich history of outreach and mission work. Pastor Paul began his journey in Metro Detroit where he graduated from Valparaiso University with a teaching degree. After teaching and coaching middle school students in Detroit, he served as a missionary in Brazil. He then became Director of Mission Outreach for a large church in Michigan before returning to Brazil to complete his pastoral studies at Seminario Concordia.

In 2011, Pastor Paul received his first call to serve Brazilians and college students at First Lutheran in Boston. He later joined Lutheran Church of the Cross, Hanover in 2014, where he has since led the compassionate church family to triple in size over the past 7 years.

Lutheran Church of the Cross is committed to reaching out to the community and international missions, providing solid Biblical teaching, and Christ-centered worship that truly edifies the souls of all generations. The church is also proud to reach out to Portuguese speakers, who make up over 25% of their new members.

As a community of believers, Lutheran Church of the Cross welcomes new members and invites them to be part of their family. Whether you are new to the area, new to Christianity, or simply looking for a church home, Lutheran Church of the Cross invites you to join them in their journey of faith.