Cuba Connection: Building Relationships, a blog by Darcy Eads

Cuba Connection: Building Relationships, a blog by Darcy Eads

Cheri Ochs Wheeler, from Marion Presbyterian Church, and myself just returned from a week- long visit to Cuba.  The purpose of our trip was two-fold.  We visited the Reformed Presbyterian church in Placetas to further explore the possibility of forming a mission partnership with our churches. The second part of our visit,  we attended a meeting with the El Centro Presbytery, Baltimore Presbytery and Central Florida Presbytery.   It was an annual business meeting reviewing the partnerships the two United States ...

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Mission

From the Pastor’s Desk: December 2019

From the Pastor’s Desk: December 2019

Dear Grace Community,

I’ve said it many times, Advent and Christmas are my favorite times in the physical life of Grace.  The beauty of this space is somehow even more awe-inspiring with poinsettias, greenery, and lights.  I give thanks to God for the ways I catch my breath walking in the Sanctuary or the Great Room for worship.

Being inspired by beauty is a gift in this season, a gift I gratefully receive.  And like with any gift from God, I am ...

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From the Pastor's Desk

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: December 13

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: December 13

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before.  Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. We offer a brief worship service at 7:30 am.  Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:45 am.

We can always use volunteers to help ...

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Events

What’s the Confirmation Class Up To?

What’s the Confirmation Class Up To?

In October, we started a new confirmation class.  All young people eighth grade and older, who were not already members of Grace, were invited to join the class.  We have seven teenagers in the class, and they represent seven different schools: Brooks Middle, Robinson Middle, Berean Academy, Southeast High, East High, North High, and Circle High.

Kirk Anderson is the primary leader for the class, and Catherine Neelly Burton assists.  We’re grateful for other adults who jump in to teach and ...

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DEC
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Youth Ministry

Survey!

survey

The Grace Session is the governing body of the church and oversees all aspects of church life.  The Session has studied areas of congregational vitality, and as we seek to lead the congregation, we want to hear from you.  Please take a few minutes to take this brief survey:

 

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Church Information

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