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Music Ministry Updates

Last December we joyfully hired Tyler Morris as our Director of Music Ministries.  We are excited for the upcoming school and music year with his leadership. This summer Tyler stepped down from leading our band at the 9 am worship service. We have hired Bryce Mulkey to lead the band.

Bryce is currently the drummer in the band and will continue to play the drums as well as lead. Tyler will supervise Bryce and still be involved at 9 am worship. We give thanks for Tyler and Bryce and the gifts they bring to Grace.

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Mission Distribution Team Wants To Hear From You!

We continue to be grateful for the financial gift left to the Grace Mission Distribution Team by the Lois Fisher estate.  Earlier in the year we updated you on how the team shared half of the gift.  You may read about that here >

As the team continues to share this gift, we want to hear from you. The team set aside up to $15,000 to share based on ideas from the congregation.  If you have an idea of how the money should be shared, please email Catherine Neelly Burton catherine@mygpc.org or Shelley Duncan ShelleyDuncan@cphcp.com

The parameters for your ideas are that the gifts need to fall within the same categories we designated on the previous round of gifts.  These are based on Lois’ passions and are: Medical, Children, Mental Health, Music, and Missionaries.

Please submit your ideas (where we should give) and the amount you would like for us to give by September 10.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Session Minute Summaries

Session Minute Summary: June 2020

The Grace Session met on June 21, 2021, in the church alcove/on Zoom.

  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • Membership changes were made. We removed members who were contacted about their membership status and did not respond.  These are all people who have not lived in Wichita for at least 2.5 years.
  • The Covid safety protocols were discussed. It was decided to:
    • Return to using the offering plate at 11 am worship and offering bags at 9 am worship.
    • Bring back the coffee bar.
    • Remove the tape from pews in the sanctuary.
    • Ushers will no longer dismiss from worship at 11.
    • There are no more number limits on worship.
  • Worship attendance was discussed.
  • Grace has contracted with a consultant to help us begin the process of studying our organ to determine what (if any) upgrades and repairs are needed and desired.
  • The financial reports were given and received. Other reports were presented.
  • Updates were made to the Grace Personnel handbook.
  • Full session minutes are always available upon request.

Micro Churches: August 8

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You are invited to worship in a new way and in a new place on Sunday, August 8, through Micro Churches.  We know that we can worship God anywhere and at any time.1  As a church we center our lives around Sunday mornings with worship at 9 am and 11 am.

We also recognize that most of us aren’t here every single Sunday. Micro Churches are an opportunity to worship in a new way, in a new space, at a new time. Micro Churches also help us see the holy in things that we might not otherwise consider worship, and we get the chance to worship in a smaller setting and get to know people in a new way.

Last October we introduced Micro Churches and had a wonderful time worshiping God at outdoor locations: biking, walking, and kayaking. This August, we bring Micro Churches back at new locations.

In addition to Micro Churches, there is worship at 10 am in the Grace Sanctuary. 

There are no number limits on these groups, but we need you to sign up so that we have an idea of how to best prepare.  Sign up at Grace or by calling the church, 316-684-5215.

Sunday, August 8

Nature Walk Church: 9:30 am

  • Chisholm Creek Park: 3228 N Oliver, 67220
  • Meet at the first pavilion.

Art Museum Church: 11:30 am

  • Wichita Art Museum 1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
  • Go to the front desk and ask for direction to the Beren Room.
  • There is no charge for our group.

Game Night Church: 6:30 pm

  • Grace Presbyterian Parlor
  • Bring your favorite game and a snack to share.

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1    PCUSA Book of Order W-1.0202 : Time – Because God is the author of history, we may worship at any time.; PCUSA Book of Order W-1.0203 : Space – Because heaven and earth belong to God, we may worship in any place.