ADVENT EVENTS AT GRACE

Sunday, December 3 at 5pm:  Grace Family First Night
Bring a pot of chili, cornbread, or dessert for our Annual Chili Cook Off and enjoy the Half Notes’ musical, The Noel Critter Motel.  RSVP on Realm
 
Sunday, December 10 at 6pm:  Grace Notes Christmas Cantata
Worship through music as the Grace Notes present The Silence and the Sound, by Heather Sorenson. Childcare provided.  RSVP on Realm

Tuesday, December 12 at 6pm:  Women’s Christmas Party
Bring a side or dessert to share, and a gift for our gift exchange ($15 or less).  Hosted at Jill Douds’ home.  RSVP on Realm

Friday, December 15 at 6pm:  GAP Christmas Party
Jon and Lori will provide a Christmas spirit to go along with YOUR Christmas Spirit. Bring something yummy to share!  Hosted at the Ochsner's.  RSVP on Realm

Saturday, December 16, 5-8pm:  Children’s Christmas Party
Ages 4 years old through fifth grade.
Pizza, cookies, crafts, games, storytime and lots of fun!  RSVP on Realm

Saturday, December 16th, 5-8pm:  ISH Christmas Party
Join us at Matt & Katie Rutland’s house for the -Ish Christmas Party!  Drop your kids off at the church for the kids Christmas party and then come down the street to hang with your -Ish friends.  We will provide chili and please consider bringing a side or dessert to share!  RSVP on Realm

Sunday, December 17 at 10am:  Birthday Party for Jesus
During worship in Room 15. Ages 3 through 2nd grade. Parents are welcome to join us.

Monday, December 18 at 11:30am:  Vintage Grace Lunch
Retired members of Grace will gather for (dutch treat) lunch at Towne Tavern. Please bring a gift for the gift exchange ($10 or less).  RSVP on Realm

Youth
gYg, December 3, 6:30-7:30pm
gYg, December 10, 4:30-5:45pm
gYg Christmas Party, December 17, 5-7pm

Worship Series: How does a weary world rejoice?

Sunday, December 3 - First Sunday of Advent
We acknowledge our weariness
Worship at 8am and 10:15am, with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper; Sunday School at 9am

Sunday, December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent
We find joy in connection
Worship at 8am and 10:15am; Sunday School at 9am

Sunday, December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent
We allow ourselves to be amazed
Worship at 8am and 10:15am; Sunday School at 9am

Sunday, December 17 at 5pm:  Longest Night Service
A worship service to acknowledge the losses in our lives and quiet our hearts for Christmas.

Sunday, December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
We sing stories of hope
Worship at 10:15am only, with the sacrament of baptism

Christmas Eve: We make room
Family worship at 5pm
This service is a great way for the whole family to welcome the birth of our Lord.
Childcare provided. Communion will be celebrated.

Contemplative worship at 9pm
Welcome the birth of Christ with candlelight, song and scripture.
Communion will be celebrated.

Sunday, December 31 - First Sunday After Christmas
We root ourselves in ritual
Worship at 10:15am only

Sunday, January 7 - Epiphany Sunday
Worship at 10:15am only, with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper; Sunday School at 9am

Sunday, January 14 - Baptism of the Lord
We trust our belovedness
Worship at 8am and 10:15am; Sunday School at 9am