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!

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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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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.
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What’s Essential? Questions and Conversations: August 15, 22, 29

What’s essential for a church?  What’s essential for our church?  Beyond Jesus Christ being essential, we all answer this question a little differently.  As we settle into a new way of life as a church, post-pandemic, it’s a good time to reflect on our identity and values as a church.

Join members of the session for questions and conversations on the last three Sundays of August.  We’ll meet in the Great Room at 10 am.  Questions?  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton.

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One Service Sundays: August 1 and 8

On Sundays, August 1 and 8, we have one worship service at Grace at 10 am. On Sunday, August 1, our Mission Trip Team leads worship in the Great Room. On August 8, some of us worship in the sanctuary while others of us worship at Micro Churches around the city.

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