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Post-pandemic ministry at the CCE in Slovakia

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    Grace Church's ministry partnership with the Center for Christian Education in Martin, Slovakia, continues in 2021, as things open up post-pandemic. Students at the CCE returned to in-person school in April. Europe is opening up to tourists, and here at Grace we...

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Wednesday evening outdoor GLOW worship returns on June 9

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    Sign-up for food on June 13         In-person GLOW worship will return this summer on Wednesday evenings in June and July, beginning June 9.   Come for food and fellowship at 6pm. Interactive, family-friendly worship with Holy Communion begins at...

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"Habits of Grace" devotions are available online

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"Habits of Grace," a series of devotions written by Grace members and guests, explores the spiritual disciplines of Lent with a focus on the gospel power of justice and mercy.  The devotions are organized around the disciplines of confession, repentance, prayer, fasting...

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Service bulletin from the funeral for Carl Schalk

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Carl Schalk, composer, teacher, hymnodist, and founder of the Bach Cantata Vespers at Grace Church, died on Sunday, January 24. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the funeral on Monday, February 1, was limited to worshipers invited by the family.  There will be a memorial service at some...

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Connect in January

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Join friends from Grace for conversation and conviviality It's been eons since we've been able to gather in Fellowship Hall for a meal or talk with one another in the Grace atrium, paper coffee cup in hand. Let's get together in others ways to share our stories, to talk, laugh and pray...

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Devotional resources for Advent

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Advent Devotions available from Grace Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. Grace Church has devotional materials to share with you as we observe this season of waiting and watching while staying home as much as possible. "Small Dancing Light: A Devotional Guide," by Terry W. York, focuses on...

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Caring for neighbors in need

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Social Ministry Giving Tree The Giving Tree is up in the Grace atrium, with tags requesting gifts for clients of local social service agencies. You're welcome to stop by Grace and take a tag from the tree, purchase the gift, and then drop it off at Grace by November 30.All gifts this year...

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Black Voices at Grace, Part Two

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Black Voices at Grace:How Racism Impacts the Grace CommunityPart TwoSunday, November 8, 2pmJoin the Zoom webinar Learning more about racism starts with listening to Black people.In a second session on November 8, at 2pm, Black panelists from the Grace Church and School community will share...

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Black Voices at Grace

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Black Voices at Grace:How Racism Impacts the Grace CommunitySunday, October 25, 2pmJoin the Zoom webinarSunday, November 8, 2pmJoin the Zoom webinar   Learning more about racism starts with listening to Black people.On October 25 and again on November 8, at 2pm, Black panelists from the...

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From the archives: Grace Garden dedication

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Grace Garden on the southeast corner of Division and Bonnie Brae was dedicated on Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the end of the 11am service.  Here are some photos from the day, and a copy of the dedication hymn from the bulletin. Over 300 trees, shrubs, and perennials were planted in the garden...

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