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Dear Grace Community,
I want you to know about a conversation your Session has engaged with since June. The topic is our church’s welcome of the LGBTQ community. I initiated the conversation out of a desire for clarity.
In 2011 the PCUSA (our denomination) removed the language from our Book of Order that prohibited the ordination of members of the non-celibate LGBTQ community. I do not recall there being many conversations about this at Grace. I, or another pastor, may have written ...
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On Sunday, September 18, we begin our fourth journey through scripture. Each fall we read stories that tell the big picture of the Old Testament, beginning in Genesis and ending with the prophets before Christmas. Then we spend the winter and spring in one gospel book. This year our book is Matthew.
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This October our children and middle high youth “trick or treat” for food. On Sunday, October 9, during the Sunday School hour (10 am), we meet in the Great Room and then canvas the neighborhood with grocery bags. Each grocery bag includes an invitation to our neighbors to donate non-perishable food ...
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Because we were created to live with God, who desires the prayers of our hearts. Our hearts long for God, for we need God’s help and guidance every day. – Presbyterian Children’s Catechism
Prayer is part of life as a Christian. Prayer is beautiful. Prayer can be overwhelming and confusing.
You’re invited to join a four-week group to study prayer and pray together. Look for sign-ups at Grace on Sunday or call the church office to sign ...
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