November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. It is fitting, then, that the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of [...]
Friends, we have a number of holiday celebrations and giving and service opportunities coming up! I want to especially commend to you our holiday food drives. Our social ministry committee has for many years blessed local families in our community with a holiday meal; you can see the list of food items for our [...]
Friends, the holidays are here! We hope you will join us and get into the holiday spirit on Saturday, November 30th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. We begin our time together singing some of our favorite Christmas songs. We will also be crafting an Advent wreath, playing games, eating food, and we will even have a [...]
Social Ministry is hosting a Bake-Off during the Advent Extravaganza on November 30th in an effort to raise funds for the Synod Hunger Task Force Matching Grant. The event is from 1:00-4:00, with Bake-Off Contest starting at 3:00. We are hoping to raise $1000 in various ways to support our feeding ministries here at Grace and receive the [...]
Little Friends of Grace Dining Out Fundraiser Texas Roadhouse November 15th Bring flyer or take a pic of flyer to the restaurant! Check the weekly email, the church gathering spaces or the church office for order forms.
Fair Trade Products are stocked up and available in the Lower Gathering Space this weekend. Please stop by and check out the selection. Proceeds benefit Equal Exchange, SERRV International, and Lutheran World Relief. Thanks for supporting this important ministry! **In October, Fair Trade will be open on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month.** -The [...]
Losses. They happen to us in many different ways throughout our lives. Certainly among the most difficult losses we experience are the losses of those we love. On Sunday, November 17th, at 1:00 p.m., there will be a luncheon for women in our congregation who have lost a life partner through either death or divorce, or the death [...]
You are invited to join Holy Girlfriends on Wednesday, November 20th, at 6:00pm at Baugher's restaurant, 289 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to enjoy the fun, laughter, and conversations of faith-led women. Questions? - Contact Molly Pollasch, 301-606-5620.