Mission Spotlight: August

Mission Spotlight: August

There are many ways to “do mission.” Some people give their time by working hands-on in mission or behind the scenes. Other people participate in mission by praying, while others are active in mission by giving financially. I firmly believe that God has a mission in the world, and that we have the opportunity to participate in that mission. Our participation takes many forms.

There are formal mission initiatives that we take on as a congregation such as tutoring, Economy Corner, ...

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Mission

From the Pastor’s Desk on August 13

From the Pastor’s Desk on August 13

“How are things going with the Laundry Project, Catherine?”

That’s a question I get from time to time. People aren’t wondering about my home laundry (which is fine), but instead they’re wondering about Laundry Love.

What is Laundry Love?

Last fall the presbytery was offering “evangelism grants.” A church could submit a proposal for an evangelism project and might be granted some money. Our evangelism team talked, and most of our ideas had to do with getting people to Grace. This is not ...

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From the Pastor's Desk

Same Sex Marriage Conversation

Dear Grace Community,

Last spring the Grace Session invited you to participate in listening sessions regarding same-sex marriage. People were able to share feelings, and Session members heard a wide range of views. These were not debates but time to talk and listen.

Same-sex marriage is now permitted, though not required, in the Presbyterian Church USA, the denomination Grace is part of. Since the Supreme Court ruling this summer, same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states. The Grace session has ...

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Church Information, From the Pastor's Desk

Race with Grace: September 7

Race with Grace: September 7

The Race with Grace run/walk team will participate in the KidzCope Good Grief 5k on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. The race begins at 9 am.

Register be sure to sign up for the Race with Grace team.

You may also pick up a registration form at Grace starting August 9. Athletes of all abilities are welcome!

 

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Events

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