GIVE: PURSE PROJECT 2026
Here’s how it works:
- During the months of February and March, collect gently-used purses that you are finished using, as well as any items from the list that you would like to donate. There will be a bin in the narthex for donations.
- At Grace Family First Night (April Edition) on March 29th, we will “pack the purses” and Jill will bring to Pilgrim's Inn.
LEARN: MEN'S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY
Saturday, March 7th at 8am
The Men's Breakfast and Bible Study gathers at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. We will tackle two longer passages: Romans 5:1-11 and John 4:5-42. I hope you will be available to join in. RSVP on REALM or directly to Sam. It helps for food preparation if we have a count by Friday morning. If you did not respond and it turns out you can make it...come on!
GATHER: 3RD ANNUAL FUN WITH FIRST RESPONDERS
Saturday, March 7th, 9:00am-3:00pm (sensory time 9-10am)
Grace Presbyterian Church is once again partnering with Fort Mill EMS for a fun day of excitement, games and hands-on activities with your local heroes. Meet first responders, explore emergency vehicles and enjoy a fun-filled day of learning, community connection and more! For more information, check out their Facebook page here.
GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, March 9th at 11:00am, lunch afterwards
This is a safe, loving place for those who have ever lost their life partners to share our lives and support each other. Count on good fellowship, good food, a few tears and lots of laughter!
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00pm-7:30pm
Please join us for good food and great conversation! We will be eating at BearWalrus in Rock Hill! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
SERVE: USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED
Being an Usher/Greeter for our church is an important ministry. First impressions are lasting impressions. We want everyone who enters our church to feel welcome and comfortable. Greeters offer a smile and a friendly greeting. We have had several people recently drop off of our rotation. The commitment is for one Sunday, three times a year. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry, please contact Steve or Janet Hamilton.
GATHER: FEM AND THEM
Monday, March 16th at 6pm
Please save the date for our March Fem and Them gathering! We are meeting on March 16th at 6:00pm at Dilworth Grille in Baxter. Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
GATHER: LET'S EAT
Tuesday, March 17th at 12:00pm
We are excited to invite you to join us for Let’s Eat on March 17th at 12:00pm at the Fort Mill Eatery. Join us for fellowship and fun. Please RSVP in Realm or call the church office.
GATHER: GAP GROUP TO SEE MAMA MIA!,THE BIG GAY SING 7
Friday, March 20 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Dinner at 5:00pm)
Come ready to sing along. Wear your 70's outfit if you wish. This is a great opportunity to carpool, so talk amongst yourselves. If you have any questions, your contact is Daphne.
Tickets are $27 or $22 for seniors. Don't tell anyone but if you look senior-ish...or maybe if you're carpooling with senior people...that's good enough.
Tickets are available here. Since the deadline to register was last Sunday, there is no guarantee that you will be seated with our group of reserved seating (however they DID indicate that they would do their best to accomodate us). Contact Daphne if you have questions about that. There is parking beside and behind the building. Really recommend carpooling!
Daphne is recommending meeting for dinner nearby at Portofino's - 3124 Eastway Dr, Charlotte- at 5 pm. https://www.portofinos-us.com/dinner
After you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP in Realm. This helps others see the carpool pool.
SERVE: CHURCH CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, March 28th, 8:30am-11:00am
Spring is coming and the weeds are already starting to grow in the beds. A clean-up day has been scheduled for March 28th to spread new pine needles and general maintenance. If you want to work in your “areas” before then, please feel free to work at your convenience. If you need anything or have any questions, please let Karen know. We appreciate all you do and your willingness to help the grounds look great.
GATHER: GRACE WOMEN'S RETREAT
April 24th-26th
Come join the wonderful women of Grace for a weekend full of renewal, relaxation, and joy! We are excited to invite you to our retreat at Isle of Palms, South Carolina from April 24th to 26th. Whether you bring a friend or come by yourself, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen existing friendships and create new ones. Don’t miss out on this incredible weekend! We will coordinate carpooling and enjoy meals together. Our focus this year will be on exploring Sabbath Practices and delving into the book "Good Enough: 40 Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection" by Kate Bowler. Feel like two days in IOP isn’t enough? You can also join us a day early on Thursday for some additional time to unwind and explore the beach. Please Register in Realm (paper registration forms are also available in the narthex).
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