From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Grace Community,

On Sunday, October 25, you surprised me at the end of worship.  I knew that the personnel team wanted to recognize my 10 years at Grace, but I thought it might be with a nice note.  Instead you gifted me with new paraments for worship, and me and my family with the means for a wonderful vacation.  We love to explore and travel together and can’t wait to plan our next adventure.

Speaking of adventures, being your pastor is ...

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PCUSA General Assembly (and Catherine Neelly Burton) Part III

Dear Grace Community,

When I last wrote to you about my service as a commissioner to the General Assembly, I had completed the first weekend.  I’m sure you’ve been waiting with anticipation for my final report.  I’m kidding of course, but I do want to let you know how it went.  My first two blogs are here:

The second weekend of service began Friday morning, June 26, and went through Saturday evening.  (Don’t worry, we got a break ...

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From the Pastor’s Desk: June 20

June 17, 2020

Dear Grace Community,

At its June 15 meeting, the Session voted to begin in-person worship on July 5. We look forward to again gathering at Grace. The worship services also will be live-streamed in real time and available online. Sunday School will not meet.

While we are excited about this return, it is important to note that the Sunday morning experience will be different than it was March 8, the last time we were here. The dangers of Covid-19 are ...

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From the Pastor’s Desk: March 2020

Dear Grace Community,

But now says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. – Isaiah 43:1

I’m writing to let you know that we are cancelling worship and all church activities (meetings, events, rehearsals, regular groups, etc.) through the end of March.

This is not a decision made lightly but prayerfully and thoughtfully with the best information we have right now.  ...

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From the Pastor’s Desk: A Note About Health Precautions

What does life at Grace Presbyterian Church look like in this time of the Coronavirus – Covid 19?  The answer will likely change from day to day.

Tim and Isaac, our custodians, are cleaning as vigilantly as ever.  Tim is in tune with what cleaning supplies are best equipped to kill the virus.  Jacob’s Learning Ladder is receiving regular updates from the state health department and follows all guidelines.

The other change to our common life is that on Sunday we ask ...

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