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Faith Community of The Brethren Home
New Oxford
PA
17350
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Who we are
Founded in 1992, the Faith Community is a Church of the Brethren congregation that offers a home church to those living at Cross Keys Village, and also to visitors and to neighboring communities. We are ecumenical in many ways, reflecting the variety of denominations in our community. Volunteers are vital to this body of believers, serving as greeters, escorts for those with a physical need, ushers, musicians, and more. Cross Keys Village’s handsome Nicarry Meetinghouse, dedicated in 2000. The Faith Community celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017.
Our chaplains provide spiritual nurturing to residents, team members, families and volunteers involved with Cross Keys Village. The department offers pastoral visits, Bible studies, weekly devotions, a midweek Ecumenical Service (on Wednesday afternoon), confidential assistance to individuals with a spiritual need, and participation in support groups. We engage in traditional expressions of faith, and also in more innovative directions when such an approach is needed to accommodate the unique needs of our residents. It is our belief that mobility or memory impairment should be no impediment to a spiritually fulfilled life.
Our chaplains provide spiritual nurturing to residents, team members, families and volunteers involved with Cross Keys Village. The department offers pastoral visits, Bible studies, weekly devotions, a midweek Ecumenical Service (on Wednesday afternoon), confidential assistance to individuals with a spiritual need, and participation in support groups. We engage in traditional expressions of faith, and also in more innovative directions when such an approach is needed to accommodate the unique needs of our residents. It is our belief that mobility or memory impairment should be no impediment to a spiritually fulfilled life.
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2990 Carlisle Pike
New Oxford,
PA
17350
United States
Phone: 717-624-2161
Fax: 717-624-5216
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Church Pastor
Linda Titzell
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2990 Carlisle Pike
New Oxford,
PA
17350
United States
Phone: 717-624-5253
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Quote of the Day
John 15:20
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
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Church of the Brethren
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Our pastoral activities are significantly impacted since March 2020, in order to keep our residents and our team free from the risk of COVID-19. Please call 717-624-5253 with any question or concern.
“Live” worship services for villagers only are held in the Encore Room. As is the case with all classes and group activities at this time, space is limited and reservations are required. Prerecorded services on the same topic will be posted on our website:
https://www.crosskeysvillage.org/about/faith/
every week, and shown throughout campus on Channel 25 on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Service Times last updated on the 14th of January, 2021
“Live” worship services for villagers only are held in the Encore Room. As is the case with all classes and group activities at this time, space is limited and reservations are required. Prerecorded services on the same topic will be posted on our website:
https://www.crosskeysvillage.org/about/faith/
every week, and shown throughout campus on Channel 25 on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Service Times last updated on the 14th of January, 2021
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Tradition and Roots
Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community traces its roots to 1908, when church leaders and congregations of the Southern Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren bought a farmhouse near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and founded the Brethren Home for the Aged at Huntsdale. The home was a place where aging widows could receive a compassionate helping hand. That small facility, which eventually came to house both women and men, was soon expanded. It operated successfully for more than 40 years until the house was destroyed by fire in 1951. Fortunately, all residents and staff escaped the blaze. Responding to this adversity, the Brethren Home’s trustees and other supporters decided to purchase the shuttered Cross Keys Hotel near New Oxford and relocate to this larger building. The new facility opened on October 20, 1952, and soon was serving twice as many residents as had been at Huntsdale.
Growth and Innovation
Since then, we have been expanding continuously and the Brethren Home evolved into a modern Continuing Care Retirement Community. As the community grew, it attracted residents of all faiths. Since our move to New Oxford, our campus has grown from 19 to 334 acres. Much of this acreage is devoted to residential housing for more than 750 villagers who live in cottages, Bridgewater homes, and apartments of various sizes. In 2006 we changed our name to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. 2017 saw the opening of Brookside, a brand-new memory care residence specialized in caring for individuals with cognitive impairment, and 2020 saw us welcoming new villagers in our Hearthside residences. While the future indicates expansion in size, services and reach, with each new step we take we strive to remain true to our roots and to our mission.
A Regional Leader
Cross Keys Village is one of the largest stand-alone non-profit communities in the country, and the largest in Pennsylvania. We have become a premier provider of Memory Care services and education, and the headquarters of York/Adams Dementia Friendly America. Our financial stability is reflected year after year in healthy balance sheets and favorable bond ratings. Our people are perhaps what makes us different most of all: We don’t always dress for dinner… but we volunteer to assist and serve each other in larger number than in any other community. This small but significant difference tells you a lot about us.
Our Core Values
Show Compassion – Understand others, give of yourself
Act Responsibly – Own today, plan for tomorrow
Work Together – Achieve more as a team
Celebrate Life – Find joy in every day
Be Innovative – Seek and embrace opportunities
Our Mission
A Brethren ministry dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults
Our Vision
To be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose
Non-Discrimination Policy
Admission to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community is open to people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or disability. All faiths are welcome.
Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community traces its roots to 1908, when church leaders and congregations of the Southern Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren bought a farmhouse near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and founded the Brethren Home for the Aged at Huntsdale. The home was a place where aging widows could receive a compassionate helping hand. That small facility, which eventually came to house both women and men, was soon expanded. It operated successfully for more than 40 years until the house was destroyed by fire in 1951. Fortunately, all residents and staff escaped the blaze. Responding to this adversity, the Brethren Home’s trustees and other supporters decided to purchase the shuttered Cross Keys Hotel near New Oxford and relocate to this larger building. The new facility opened on October 20, 1952, and soon was serving twice as many residents as had been at Huntsdale.
Growth and Innovation
Since then, we have been expanding continuously and the Brethren Home evolved into a modern Continuing Care Retirement Community. As the community grew, it attracted residents of all faiths. Since our move to New Oxford, our campus has grown from 19 to 334 acres. Much of this acreage is devoted to residential housing for more than 750 villagers who live in cottages, Bridgewater homes, and apartments of various sizes. In 2006 we changed our name to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community. 2017 saw the opening of Brookside, a brand-new memory care residence specialized in caring for individuals with cognitive impairment, and 2020 saw us welcoming new villagers in our Hearthside residences. While the future indicates expansion in size, services and reach, with each new step we take we strive to remain true to our roots and to our mission.
A Regional Leader
Cross Keys Village is one of the largest stand-alone non-profit communities in the country, and the largest in Pennsylvania. We have become a premier provider of Memory Care services and education, and the headquarters of York/Adams Dementia Friendly America. Our financial stability is reflected year after year in healthy balance sheets and favorable bond ratings. Our people are perhaps what makes us different most of all: We don’t always dress for dinner… but we volunteer to assist and serve each other in larger number than in any other community. This small but significant difference tells you a lot about us.
Our Core Values
Show Compassion – Understand others, give of yourself
Act Responsibly – Own today, plan for tomorrow
Work Together – Achieve more as a team
Celebrate Life – Find joy in every day
Be Innovative – Seek and embrace opportunities
Our Mission
A Brethren ministry dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults
Our Vision
To be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose
Non-Discrimination Policy
Admission to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community is open to people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or disability. All faiths are welcome.
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