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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 right after worship to learn together (10:40-11:30am). 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!  

UPCOMING SMALL GROUPS

UPCOMING SMALL GROUPS

Grandparents Happy Hour

4:00-5:00 pm - this group meets most Thursdays
Check the calendar to  be sure.
Grace Zoom Meeting Room 

Join other grands on the Grace Zoom to share stories, laughs, and engage in great conversation! 

6:00-7:00 pm - 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.

BIBLE AND BOOK STUDIES

BIBLE AND BOOK STUDIES

Theology Tuesday 

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

First Tuesday of the month  

Orchard Path Retirement Community Club Room 
5400 157th St. W. Apple Valley   

This group meets to tackle tough questions about faith, the Bible, and life. The hope is not to find the answers, but to explore our questions together. 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, Sue Swanson, or Andi Arntz. 

Orchard Path is a secure building and either Sue or Andi will let you in at the main door. Parking is available anywhere in the lot. 

Thursday Morning Bible Study

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Friendship Hall, Grace Lutheran 

Most Thursday mornings (see below for specific dates)

Revelation: Dragons and Trumpets and Horseman! Oh My! with Dr. Jim Ollhoff

April 11 to May 9

You will receive a “secret decoder ring” so that everything in the book makes sense.

Gospel Endings with Craig Tigerman

May 16 and May 23

We will read and discuss all of the post-Easter appearance stories, the last words of Jesus in each Gospel, and how each Gospel ends. (Interestingly, Mark has at least three endings, and John has two endings.)

The Grace Book Club meets at 9:30 AM the first Saturday of every month (with a few exceptions) in the Bonhoffer Room.  Participants choose from a variety of books, including current and classic novels, and non-fiction from biography to history. See the weekly announcements for current and future books. For more information, contact Sue Swanson.  

 

Grace Book Club 

9:30 am

Bonhoeffer Room, Grace Lutheran

First Saturday of the Month 

Sunday Forums

Most Sundays, 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 10:40 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 our forums here: Sunday Forums

  

In April, our forums will focus on antiracism and creation care. 

  • April 7 – Racial Justice Team. At this forum, we’ll have a chance to debrief our learnings and takeaways from Andrew Packman’s four forums in February.

  • April 14 – Green Team. This forum will bring an update on the Rain Garden installation this spring, and many ways to be involved!

  • April 21 – Green Team. This forum will focus on creation care.

  • April 28 – The task force that is exploring sustainable heating options for our building will present on its learnings thus far!

 

Kids can hang out at The Neighborhood during the Sunday Forum! Children whose parents are attending Sunday Forums are invited to come and hang out in The Neighborhood (right next to the nursery; 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. The Neighborhood is staffed with fun adults ready to play, too!