This month our Yellow Bag items go to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items to the church all month. Thank you for your support of the Refugee Backpack Drive and the Vacation Bible School supply drive.
Category Archives: Church Information
Grace Book Club: September 28
The Grace Book Club meets again on September 28, at 6:30 pm, in the Grace Parlor. The book selection is The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong by Karen Gonzalez. Questions? Contact Melissa Buteyn englishteachmb@gmail.com
Blessing of the Backpacks: August 15
On Sunday, August 15, we bless backpacks in worship at 9 am and 11 am. We take time in worship to offer a blessing to students, teachers, and school staff as they prepare for the new school year. Backpacks are not required, but feel free to bring yours!
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.
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.