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5 02, 2025

Worship this Weekend

By |2025-08-29T19:51:14-04:00February 5th, 2025|Announcements|

Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at Christ’s banquet table. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still. Worship This Weekend Join us for in-person worship [...]

5 02, 2025

A Word from Pastor Matt

By |2025-08-29T19:53:26-04:00February 5th, 2025|Announcements|

Friends, I’m reflecting this week on how so many of Jesus’ teachings in the gospel of Luke center around the economics, and economic injustices, of daily life in the kingdom of the empire. Just in the last few weeks, we’ve heard: a parable about the uselessness of hoarding wealth in response to a request for [...]

5 02, 2025

Blessing of the Backpacks & Fellowship Breakfast

By |2025-08-22T18:57:11-04:00February 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Join us on Sunday, August 31st at 10am for the Blessing of the Backpacks and an end-of-summer Fellowship Breakfast! Bring your bags, backpacks, and briefcases to be blessed in the Fellowship Hall, and then we’ll enjoy a celebratory end-of-summer morning meal courtesy of the Grace Fellowship team.

5 02, 2025

Rally Day

By |2025-08-15T18:48:45-04:00February 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Sunday, September 7th, 10am: RALLY DAY! Crafts, snacks, activities to kick off our Sunday School year! More information coming soon; watch the bulletins and emails. Join us for fun, laughs, and learning this year; it all starts on RALLY DAY!

5 02, 2025

Grace Walk ‘N’ Brews

By |2025-08-22T18:59:56-04:00February 5th, 2025|Announcements|

Grace Walk'n'Brews RETURNS!!! Sunday, September 7th: join us at Freedom Park, 1111 Raincliffe Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, at 1:30 PM for the Walk, and then meet us at 1623 Brewing, 5975 Exchange Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784, for the Brews. All ages welcome; the hike’s easy, and the food and fellowship are top-notch. Come get the Grace Walk'n'Brews!

5 02, 2025

Volunteers Needed

By |2025-08-22T19:09:05-04:00February 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|

When Lord? (Matthew 25:37-40) Well, how about Thursday evenings? Ardent Folk (free community dinner) is looking for folks to serve at our welcoming table each week (or whatever time you can give). Currently we have one person there each week who would like a partner in service to the community in Christ’s name. Why [...]

5 02, 2025

Retreat For The Women of Grace (And Friends)

By |2025-08-22T19:13:50-04:00February 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Saturday, Nov. 1st from 9am - 4pm At Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center (handicapped accessible) Theme: The Way of Love A daylong retreat for all Women of Grace (and Friends). Let’s gather to reflect, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of nature in a spectacular setting. Lead by Pastor Amanda McCaffery, Pastor and Team Leader, Resurrection Lutheran [...]

5 02, 2025

Abide Ladies Retreat

By |2025-08-09T12:30:18-04:00February 5th, 2025|Announcements|

John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. A weekend away for the Ladies Abide in him, abide with us Some ladies from our Grace community will be heading to St. Peter’s Son & Sand Retreat Center in Ocean City Maryland September 26-28, 2025 for a weekend of worship, study, fellowship, [...]

5 02, 2025

Adult Discussion Forum

By |2025-08-09T12:31:36-04:00February 5th, 2025|Announcements|

Sundays at 10am in Fellowship Hall, Beginning September 14th    Sundays at 10am in Fellowship Hall, Beginning September 14th  Six-Week Series: Confronting Christian Nationalism Join us for six weeks of lively conversations rooted in how Jesus Christ dealt with political power, and the implications that has for us living in the United States of America [...]

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