In January we enter the book of Mark. As we encounter Jesus and explore what the stories in Mark mean for us today, we also ask the question, “Why Church?” More and more Americans choose not to make church part of their lives. There’s little cultural pressure to be part of a church. Instead there’s […]
Cheri Ochs Wheeler, from Marion Presbyterian Church, and myself just returned from a week- long visit to Cuba. The purpose of our trip was two-fold. We visited the Reformed Presbyterian church in Placetas to further explore the possibility of forming a mission partnership with our churches. The second part of our visit, we attended a […]
Dear Grace Community, I’ve said it many times, Advent and Christmas are my favorite times in the physical life of Grace. The beauty of this space is somehow even more awe-inspiring with poinsettias, greenery, and lights. I give thanks to God for the ways I catch my breath walking in the Sanctuary or the Great […]
Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community. This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before. Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. We offer a brief worship service at 7:30 […]
In October, we started a new confirmation class. All young people eighth grade and older, who were not already members of Grace, were invited to join the class. We have seven teenagers in the class, and they represent seven different schools: Brooks Middle, Robinson Middle, Berean Academy, Southeast High, East High, North High, and Circle […]
