Mental Health and Youth Series

Mental health is one of those topics that can conjure up lots of feelings and emotions.  There still are stigmas with mental health and being willing to ask or seek help.  We know for a fact that many high school youth deal with mental health and coping issues daily such as depression, anxiety, self-worth and many more.

Starting September 25 we spend three weeks talking and discussing mental health issues that seem to be prevalent in the high school age youth. Scott Spradlin, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a team from Haus of Clarity (hausofclarity.com) are leading the discussions. Topics are focused at the high school age, and cover such areas as those listed above, along with addiction, teen suicide, friends and family dynamics, social media influence and others.  We are also offering a parents session on October 2 in the parlor where there isan overview of the three weeks and a chance for Q&A in areas you may be dealing with your youth.  For more information please contact Kirk Anderson here at Grace.

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Hurricane Dorian: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is involved in clean-up and recovery efforts for Hurricane Dorian.  Find out what our church is doing and how you can be involved.  https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/hurricane-dorian/

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Prairie Fire Marathon, Breakfast Potluck, and Bluegrass Worship: October 13

Sunday, October 13, is the Prairie Fire Marathon and Half Marathon.  For the seventh year, runners race past Grace starting at around 8 am.  We sit on the lawn to cheer for them as they zoom down Douglas.

Cheering, waving, and clapping for the runners is joyful, particularly when you see in the faces the difference the encouragement makes.  Bring a chair or plan to stand.  Our presence on the lawn is an important witness to the community.

At 10 am you’re invited to a potluck breakfast in the Great Room. Bring your favorite breakfast foods to share, and enjoy fellowship with the GPC Community.

Worship is at 11 am in the Great Room.  We welcome Bluegrass musicians to lead us, and Dr. Martin Burch preaches.

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Blessing of the Animals: October 6 at 1 pm

Join us Sunday, October 6, at 1 pm, on the east lawn for a Blessing of the Animals.  All pets are welcome and must be on a leash or held in arms.  (There was a snake last year, and snakes don’t do well on leashes.)

Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton offers a blessing to each animal and owner as well as a time of thanksgiving for our animals.  This brief time of worship is a wonderful way to celebrate God’s creation.

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Deep Roots Dedication and Open House for JLL Renovations: September 29

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Deep Roots

 

One year ago we launched our Deep Roots Capital Campaign. In the first 12 months we shared $30,000 with community partners ($7500 each to Hyde Elementary, Adams Elementary, Robinson Middle School, and the International Rescue Committee.)  In addition, we underwent major renovations to Jacob’s Learning Ladder.

We want to celebrate this first year of the Deep Roots Campaign with a dedication of the JLL work and an Open House. We do this on Sunday, September 29.  On that day we dedicate these renovated spaces to God in worship, and we invite you to tour JLL.

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