Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24. That morning we gather for ONE worship service at 11 am. This service is an Advent service, focused on preparing for Christ’s birth. The evening services are Christmas Eve services. We worship in the evening at 5 pm (Great Room), 8 pm (Sanctuary), and 11 pm (Sanctuary). Children are always welcome in worship, but if you prefer, a nursery is available at 11 am, 5 pm, and 8 pm.
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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 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 invite all guests to a brief worship service with communion in the Great Room at 7:35 ...
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Life is messy. Church is for messy people.
Messy Church is an interactive worship experience targeted at children 8 and under and their families. It meets once a month, and the next gathering is December 17, at 4:30 pm. Our evening this month focuses on the Christmas Story.
Messy Church is a way for young people and their families to encounter God through story, craft, music, and prayer. It is a little chaotic, a little messy, joyful, authentic, and the time always ...
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It’s time for the annual potluck Christmas Brunch. The brunch is from 10-11 am in the Great Room on Sunday, December 17. Bring a dish to share. There is a bulletin board with sign-up sheets at Grace. Enjoy fellowship and food on this third Sunday of Advent!
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December is a month of mixed messages and mixed emotions. For anyone who has experienced loss or sadness, the holidays can be difficult, or at the least, stir up emotions. Whether it is a public loss, like a death in the family or a divorce, or a more private sadness, it can be hard to move through a season when the expectations are high energy, big smiles, and full schedules.
Recognizing that some of us need a time to pause, a ...
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