I started this message several weeks ago. In light of action at the recent ELCA Churchwide Assembly, declaring this church body to be a sanctuary denomination, an expanded word on what that means is included here. – Bishop Lull https://www.spas-elca.org/immigration-and-hospitality-of-the-heart/ Recently, I heard a colleague speak about having a “hospitable heart.” What he meant was…
Dear Family of Grace, I’m writing to make you aware of an exciting new development regarding the use of our east wing (which formerly housed the Grace Preschool) and to invite you to a meeting this coming Sunday to learn more. As you know, Grace is again this year providing hospitality for the Dakota County…
Assisting Liturgists rule the world! It’s a little-known fact that Grace Assisting Liturgists (the people who help the pastors with worship on Sundays) rule the world! In fact, YOU can rule, too, by being an A.L.! Just mention your interest to a pastor or Laurel, and together we’ll make it happen. This opportunity is for…
All are invited to write for our 8th annual Advent Devotions booklet! Contact Laurel by Sun., Oct. 15 and you will receive three Bible texts taken from our church lectionary series. You may write on the overall theme of one of those texts, or choose a sentence or phrase from one of them that speaks…
In 2016 Simpson Housing made a huge impact on individuals experiencing homelessness through housing, support and advocation. They served 3,892 people, placed 1,111, 263 families with 539 children. We can continue to help support these individuals by collecting toiletry items! There will be a clear bucket in the church office all the time to collect…
Grace Lutheran Church is producing a new pictorial directory with Lifetouch. Our family photography dates are: June 17, 20-25 (Additional days will be added, if needed) Photography hours: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (weekdays) 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Saturday, June 17) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Saturday, June 24) Noon – 6:00 p.m. (Sunday,…
Don’t forget to make time for church this summer! We hope to see your family on a regular basis. Sundays, May 28 – Sept. 3 is worship at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 7 – Aug. 30 our summer music series, “Songs of Protest: Prophets, Agitators & Rebels of the Faith,” will be held at 7:00…
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Lord, we all have wants, much good and some bad, many strengths and some weaknesses, things we have done that we are proud of and some things we are not so proud…
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Grace High School Mission Trip to West Virginia July 9-16, 2016 Our high school youth returned July 16 from a life-changing mission trip to the mountains of southern West Virginia where they served the people of McDowell County. This county is the third most poor county in the country and poverty is everywhere. The Grace…