The Grace Blog

Join me in welcoming the Rev. Cheryl Hoops as our Jacob’s Learning Ladder (JLL) Chaplain. This is a new position and is five hours a week. Pastor Cheryl (as she’s known at JLL) is a retired Lutheran (ELCA) pastor. She lives in Derby and is at JLL primarily on Wednesdays.

This is a new position, so we’re creating her portfolio as we go. Pastor Cheryl is responsible for JLL Bible story time twice a month. She’ll spend time in classrooms getting ...

Full Session minutes are available upon request.

• The Grace Session met on September 19 at 6:00 pm in the parlor. The meeting was opened with a devotional by Elyse Scholl.
• We received a bequest from the estate of Jacque Nagel. As is our policy, the bequest will be split into our three endowment funds: 50% to the general, 25% to the mission and ministry, and 25% to the facilities. We will set a date to celebrate this in worship and to give ...

It’s hard to believe that we are already talking about the holiday season. However, it is that time now, and we want you to think about the Alternative Gift Market. This year’s market is Saturday, November 12, at Hillside Christian Church, as well as a mini market at our Church on Sunday, November 13 and 20.

Grace is championing two causes this year. The international cause is MOBILITY MATTERS which helps children in the Democratic Republic of Congo attain leg braces ...