GATHER: FEM AND THEM SUPPER CLUB
August 26th, 6pm
Come join us at Meto Pub! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
SERVE: GRACE GARDENERS
We have a "newish" GRACE TEAM called the Grace Gardeners. We are currently looking for one or more people to "adopt" the preschool playground! This would involve keeping up with the mowing, weeding and once a year mulch replacing. If you are interested, please let Karen Blackhurst know.
LEARN: STROKE AWARENESS CLASS
September 7th, 9am-10am (during Sunday School hour)
A Stroke Awareness class will be held on Sunday Sept 7 from 9-10am between church services in Room 15. We'll discuss stroke facts, risk factors, types of strokes, signs and symptoms, and what to do when stroke occurs. Please sign-up in Realm. For more information, contact Renee Tillett.
LEARN: DEIJ BOOK DISCUSSION
"The Bodies Keep Coming"
September 7th at 1:30pm
Join us for the DEIJ Book Discussion on "The Bodies Keep Coming" by Brian H. Williams. You do not need to purchase or read the book prior to the "conversation". They are, however, available to purchase at this link.
Please RSVP here so that we know how many people to expect.
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
September 9th, 6pm
Come Join us at Blue Smokehouse and bar, Please RSVP in Realm or contact the church office.
SERVE: OCCASIONAL SUNDAY CHILDCARE
We are looking for people who would be interested in providing occasional volunteer or childcare on Sunday mornings from 9am-11:30am. If you are interested in volunteering or want additional information, please see the Sign-Up Genius here. Contact Kim Palmer, with any additional questions.
GATHER: CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT AT BETHELWOODS
September 13th, 10am-4pm
Sign-up now for the Inaugural Grace Congregational Retreat at Bethelwoods on September 13th from 10-4. We will have activities all ages can participate in. The retreat will include lunch and team building activities. We will also have access to canoeing, fishing, archery, sling shots, hiking trails, prayer labyrinth, sand volleyball, and gaga pit play. We want to take this opportunity to have fun and grow closer as church friends and family. Let Kim know if you would like to be on the planning committee.
LEARN: DEIJ CONVERSATION
September 21st, 1:30-3:00
DEIJ Conversation about Bridging the Divide: Navigating Conversations on Health Equity. Guest Speakers include: Tamara Smith, National VP, Health Equity and Social Impact on Humana and Cassiel Smith, MS, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, Founder and Lead Counselor of Welltheology Counseling Center. You do not need to read the book to join in on the conversation!
Please RSVP here so that we know how many people to expect.
LEARN: SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please look over the list of classes and we hope that you and your family will join us.
Nursery and Toddlers (Infants through 2 year olds) – Room 8
Early Childhood (3 year old - 5k) – Room 9
Primary Class (1st - 5th grades) – Room 5
Youth (6th-12th grades) - Youth Room
Adult Sunday School - Room 15
GATHERING AT GRACE : What opportunities for fun are available at Grace? Where do I belong?
Our (sort of) age related gatherings are for anyone who wants to come and have fun with others. No ID checked! If you want to hang out with folks, no one will turn you away.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING - DEVICES AND APP
If you have trouble hearing the message and other speaking in the sanctuary, please let the people in the sound booth know. We have three assistive listening devices. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones that can be plugged into the device.
We now have an app available that streams the service. Please check the website for details on how to download and use it.
PARKING ON SUNDAYS AT GRACE
On Sunday mornings, please reserve all of the parking spots in the circle for those with limited mobility unless you hold the monthly Space of Grace.
NAMETAGS
Please remember to wear your nametags on Sunday mornings. We have had quite a few guests attending worship, so it's helpful if we are wearing our nametags. If you are missing your name tag, let Ami know.
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
Great job on continuing your collections! We have received several benches with half going to the Historic Paradise Foundation. Have you ever wondered where the plastic goes after we collect it? The following 2 videos will provide those answers:
Recycling program
Trex factory
HUG ME DOLLS
Do you know someone who needs a hug? Melissa has been making some hug-me dolls and is ready to make some more. They come in a wide variety, with each one just waiting to be hugged. They are $10 with all proceeds going to Thornwell Home for Children and Teenagers.
INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP WITH TEMPLE SOLEL
Presbyterian Church & Jewish Temple Partner – Sharing Lessons of Hospitality: CN2 News article
August 26th, 6pm
Come join us at Meto Pub! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
SERVE: GRACE GARDENERS
We have a "newish" GRACE TEAM called the Grace Gardeners. We are currently looking for one or more people to "adopt" the preschool playground! This would involve keeping up with the mowing, weeding and once a year mulch replacing. If you are interested, please let Karen Blackhurst know.
LEARN: STROKE AWARENESS CLASS
September 7th, 9am-10am (during Sunday School hour)
A Stroke Awareness class will be held on Sunday Sept 7 from 9-10am between church services in Room 15. We'll discuss stroke facts, risk factors, types of strokes, signs and symptoms, and what to do when stroke occurs. Please sign-up in Realm. For more information, contact Renee Tillett.
LEARN: DEIJ BOOK DISCUSSION
"The Bodies Keep Coming"
September 7th at 1:30pm
Join us for the DEIJ Book Discussion on "The Bodies Keep Coming" by Brian H. Williams. You do not need to purchase or read the book prior to the "conversation". They are, however, available to purchase at this link.
Please RSVP here so that we know how many people to expect.
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
September 9th, 6pm
Come Join us at Blue Smokehouse and bar, Please RSVP in Realm or contact the church office.
SERVE: OCCASIONAL SUNDAY CHILDCARE
We are looking for people who would be interested in providing occasional volunteer or childcare on Sunday mornings from 9am-11:30am. If you are interested in volunteering or want additional information, please see the Sign-Up Genius here. Contact Kim Palmer, with any additional questions.
GATHER: CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT AT BETHELWOODS
September 13th, 10am-4pm
Sign-up now for the Inaugural Grace Congregational Retreat at Bethelwoods on September 13th from 10-4. We will have activities all ages can participate in. The retreat will include lunch and team building activities. We will also have access to canoeing, fishing, archery, sling shots, hiking trails, prayer labyrinth, sand volleyball, and gaga pit play. We want to take this opportunity to have fun and grow closer as church friends and family. Let Kim know if you would like to be on the planning committee.
LEARN: DEIJ CONVERSATION
September 21st, 1:30-3:00
DEIJ Conversation about Bridging the Divide: Navigating Conversations on Health Equity. Guest Speakers include: Tamara Smith, National VP, Health Equity and Social Impact on Humana and Cassiel Smith, MS, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, Founder and Lead Counselor of Welltheology Counseling Center. You do not need to read the book to join in on the conversation!
Please RSVP here so that we know how many people to expect.
LEARN: SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please look over the list of classes and we hope that you and your family will join us.
Nursery and Toddlers (Infants through 2 year olds) – Room 8
Early Childhood (3 year old - 5k) – Room 9
Primary Class (1st - 5th grades) – Room 5
Youth (6th-12th grades) - Youth Room
Adult Sunday School - Room 15
GATHERING AT GRACE : What opportunities for fun are available at Grace? Where do I belong?
Our (sort of) age related gatherings are for anyone who wants to come and have fun with others. No ID checked! If you want to hang out with folks, no one will turn you away.
- GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHTS - We meet on the first Sunday of each month for food and fellowship. Following our meal, one of our awesome musical groups will sing and we usually end the night with a mission project to support one of the many groups we serve. Kim Palmer coordinates this group.
- -ISH GROUP : -Ish is one of our interest/affinity groups at Grace and anyone can join! We call ourselves ISH because all of our group descriptions are open in interpretation. 😊 We are young(ish) and many would describe their stage of life as chaotic with lots of competing schedules and commitments. Some of us are married, some are not. Some have kids, some do not. We like to meet for lunch after church the 3rd Sunday of each month (“Lunch & Hang) and usually help coordinate things like celebrating a wedding or baby showers, things like that. We are always looking to meet new folks and are open to expanding the types of events we do based on the interest of the group. We are always evolving, just like Grace! If you are interested in helping host/planning an event or want to get involved, reach out to Dre Manoni. We have a Facebook group where we try to keep things updated(ish) when we are doing stuff. You can request to join the group by searching “The -Ish@Grace” on FB. Dre Manoni coordinates this group.
- GAP GROUP - We don’t need babysitters (or we do and get them) and can still drive at night. We gather the 3rd Friday night of each month for food and shenanigans. Sometimes we’re at the home of a member, sometimes we can be found at a local pub or restaurant, but we can always be found laughing and having fun. (What’s in the name? It was the group in the gap between our young adults and seniors…that’s not really true anymore, but the name stuck.) Ray Scott is our coordinator.
- DAYTRIPPERS - We go on field trips during the day. From spider lilies to Hello Dolly to Fort Mill History Museum and more. Watch for the monthly adventure. Annmarie Clark coordinates this group. All are welcome!
- VINTAGE GRACE - This group of Seniors gathers annually for a Christmas lunch and gift swap.
- YOUTH - 6th through 12th graders gather weekly for faith-building, service and fun. More details here.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING - DEVICES AND APP
If you have trouble hearing the message and other speaking in the sanctuary, please let the people in the sound booth know. We have three assistive listening devices. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones that can be plugged into the device.
We now have an app available that streams the service. Please check the website for details on how to download and use it.
PARKING ON SUNDAYS AT GRACE
On Sunday mornings, please reserve all of the parking spots in the circle for those with limited mobility unless you hold the monthly Space of Grace.
NAMETAGS
Please remember to wear your nametags on Sunday mornings. We have had quite a few guests attending worship, so it's helpful if we are wearing our nametags. If you are missing your name tag, let Ami know.
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
Great job on continuing your collections! We have received several benches with half going to the Historic Paradise Foundation. Have you ever wondered where the plastic goes after we collect it? The following 2 videos will provide those answers:
Recycling program
Trex factory
HUG ME DOLLS
Do you know someone who needs a hug? Melissa has been making some hug-me dolls and is ready to make some more. They come in a wide variety, with each one just waiting to be hugged. They are $10 with all proceeds going to Thornwell Home for Children and Teenagers.
INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP WITH TEMPLE SOLEL
Presbyterian Church & Jewish Temple Partner – Sharing Lessons of Hospitality: CN2 News article