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community.
At Grace, we celebrate the community that we are as a whole, and we also seek to create opportunities to gather in small groups so that we can get to know each other and share life together. All of these groups welcome new people to join them!
Small Groups
We have ongoing and seasonal groups that get together (online and in-person) to build relationships and be in community.
Bible and Book Studies
We love to learn together as a community. We have opportunities to gather with others to discuss a book, a tough question, or stories from the Bible.
Sunday Forums
Most weekends, we gather in Friendship Hall after worship to learn together. Our forums are led by a variety of people and cover a variety of topics. Pick up a treat and cup of coffee and join us for these important conversations!
BIBLE AND BOOK STUDIES
BIBLE AND BOOK STUDIES
Theology Tuesday
6:00-7:30p
Applewood Pointe | 12450 Drayton Trail | Apple Valley
(corner of McAndrews Road & Pilot Knob Road)
First Tuesday of the month, October-May
Our group meets the first Tuesday of the month to tackle tough questions about faith, the Bible, and life. This study explores questions with a discussion-oriented approach. You can bring your own meal and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic are both fine!), or just come with your questions and eagerness for lively conversation! Our discussion is facilitated by a pastor or lay leader. No need to sign up in advance!
For more information please contact Andi Arntz.
February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5
Start your Thursday with an hour of Scripture, conversation, and fresh insights. Open to everyone. Come to some or all! No preparation needed. Questions? Contact Jim Ollhoff.
January 8 | Parables: Everyday Stories, Eternal Truths
January 15 | Parables: Everyday Stories, Eternal Truths
January 22 | Lectio Divina
January 29 | Lectio Divina
February 5 | Lectio Divina
February 12 | Parables: Everyday Stories, Eternal Truths
February 19 | Parables: Everyday Stories, Eternal Truths
February 26 | LGBTQ Clobber Verses, and What They Really Mean
March 5 | LGBTQ Clobber Verses, and What They Really Mean
March 12 | The Aramaic Lord’s Prayer
March 19 | The Aramaic Lord’s Prayer
March 26 | TBD
April 2 | No Class (Maundy Thursday)
Studies continue… last class is May 21
Thursday Morning Bible Study
9:30-10:30a
Grace Shalom Hall
Walk Through the Bible
Sundays | 10:30-11:30a
Grace Alpha Omega Room
Looking for a simple, meaningful way to engage Scripture? Our new 19-week Sunday morning class (January–May) offers an easy, conversational walk through the books of the Bible. We’ll explore key passages together each week—no prior experience, prep work, or additional reading needed. Just come, listen, and join the discussion! Please note - this class will run concurrent with any forums scheduled for Sunday mornings.
Grace Book Club
9:30a
Bonhoeffer Room, Grace Lutheran
First Saturday of the month, September-June
Grace Book Club
Everyone is welcome to meet at 9:30a on the first Saturday of every month (with a few exceptions) in the Bonhoeffer Room. Participants choose from a variety of books, including current and classic novels, and non-fiction from biography to history.
February 7 – Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough
March 7 - Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson
April 4 - Horse by Geraldine Brooks
May 2 - Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
June 6 - The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
SMALL GROUPS
SMALL GROUPS
For the four Sundays in October, we will gather in one group during the forum hour. The theme for last year was “Know Christ, Know Ourselves: Living into our Spiritual Gifts.”
Small Groups
Grandparents Happy Hour
4:00-5:00p - this group meets most Thursdays
Check the calendar to be sure.
Grace Zoom Meeting Room
Join other grands on Zoom to share stories, laughs, and engage in great conversation!
6:00-7:00p - this group meets most Fridays
Check the calendar to be sure.
Grace Zoom Meeting Room
Singles Living Alone
Gather on Zoom with single people of all ages and share in conversation and friendship.
Sunday Forums
Most Sundays, September-May, we gather after worship to learn together! Forums are led by pastors, lay leaders, and guest presenters and the topics vary from week to week. Sunday Forums take place in Friendship Hall, which is located at the south end of the newer building, right next to the coffee and cookies! Forums start around 10:40a and go for 45-60 minutes.
If you miss a forum and want to watch or listen to it later, you can find recordings of most of our forums here: Sunday Forums
Jan 11 | Budget Meeting
Jan 18 | no forum
Jan 25| Annual Meeting
Kids can hang out in a supervised area during the Sunday Forum! Children whose parents are attending Sunday Forums are invited to come and hang out in The Nursery or The Neighborhood (across the hall from Friendship Hall, where the forums take place) where they can explore and experience free-play options such as The Café, The Church, The Library, The Theater, and more.