Grace School is on spring break this week, but students will return to their online classrooms on Tuesday, March 31. Last week, in an e-religion class, Lisa Wolfanger asked her 8th graders to share a favorite Bible verse, to comment on friends' choices, and to write prayers. Here are some of the...
Dear people of Grace, A lot has happened in the past two months, as we have become part of a coronavirus — or COVID-19 — pandemic that has changed our lives. Governor Pritzker has declared a state of emergency and issued a “shelter in place” order for Illinois. Grace...
Tomorrow, March 25, is the Feast of the Annunciation. On this day, we celebrate the announcement that the Archangel Gabriel made to Mary, that she would conceive and bear a son. Gabriel declares that she will “name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High...
Dear Friends in Christ, During these anxious days, it is wonderful to see the ways in which we manifest connection, community, and care for one another. Even apart, we are together in Christ! We will continue to worship in our new pattern via livestream. On Wednesdays in Lent, through April 1...
The Grace building is closed as we shelter in place Consistent with the guidance and ordinances of local government, Grace Lutheran Church and School will close its building at the end of the work day on March 19, at 3:30pm. The building will remain closed through Friday, April 3, if not...
As people of faith, we continue to respond to the need to work together with others in our community to contain the COVID-19 global pandemic. We do this for the sake of all and especially for those who are most vulnerable. Building hours Grace's building will be open Monday through Friday...
Dear Friends,When I am home for bedtime, I often sing this song to our children: “Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home. I love you and you are mine.” These words, from Isaiah 43:1, have been my constant companion...
GRACE SCHOOLWe have decided to move to eLearning for next week, March 16-20. Students will not physically come to school, but these will be attendance days where they will have coursework and assignments. Our current plan is to return to school on March 30, following our...