The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is involved in clean-up and recovery efforts for Hurricane Dorian. Find out what our church is doing and how you can be involved. https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/hurricane-dorian/
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Sunday, October 13, is the Prairie Fire Marathon and Half Marathon. For the seventh year, runners race past Grace starting at around 8 am. We sit on the lawn to cheer for them as they zoom down Douglas.
Cheering, waving, and clapping for the runners is joyful, particularly when you see in the faces the difference the encouragement makes. Bring a chair or plan to stand. Our presence on the lawn is an important witness to the community.
At 10 am you’re ...
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Join us Sunday, October 6, at 1 pm, on the east lawn for a Blessing of the Animals. All pets are welcome and must be on a leash or held in arms. (There was a snake last year, and snakes don’t do well on leashes.)
Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton offers a blessing to each animal and owner as well as a time of thanksgiving for our animals. This brief time of worship is a wonderful way to celebrate God’s creation.
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One year ago we launched our Deep Roots Capital Campaign. In the first 12 months we shared $30,000 with community partners ($7500 each to Hyde Elementary, Adams Elementary, Robinson Middle School, and the International Rescue Committee.) In addition, we underwent major renovations to Jacob’s Learning Ladder.
We want to celebrate this first year of the Deep Roots Campaign with a ...
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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. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.
We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution. Want to help? ...
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