What Does the Church Have to Say About Race? Confession of Belhar Study

Some described the summer of 2020 as a summer of racial reckoning, others as a summer of racial unrest.  As individuals, as a church, and as a society we learned the names George Floyd and Brianna Taylor.  We saw protests nationally and right here in Wichita.  Members of our congregation committed to reading articles and books and watching movies related to race.  We gathered and discussed.  Corporately we have not talked much since then.

Yes, our book club has read and ...

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Women’s Retreat: May 2022

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” – Matthew 11:28-30 Message Translation

On Thursday, May 19, nine women from Grace ...

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Alternative Gifts International: Help Wanted

Wichita is home to Alternative Gifts International (AGI).  AGI was a pioneer in the world of alternative gift markets and continues to distinguish itself.  AGI started in a Presbyterian Church in California in 1980.  When AGI moved to Wichita it found a partner in Grace Presbyterian.

The concept of an alternative gift market is to provide individuals the chance to shop, not for products but for gifts that have a far-reaching impact.  Instead of buying a tangible gift for someone, you ...

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Vacation Bible School: June 20-23

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This June we travel to Adventure Island for Vacation Bible School.  We’ll meet a lighthouse keeper and a Puffin who will guide us through four days of fun.  We’ll experience these Bible Stories:

  • Moses and the Burning Bush
  • The man whose friends lower him through the roof to Jesus
  • Stories of things that are lost
  • Easter Morning with Mary

Vacation Bible School is for children ...

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