Due to inclement weather, there will be NO worship services or other Grace events on Sunday, 1/25, or Monday 1/26. Stay safe and warm!
The church can be utilized as a warming center for members without power, heat or water (assuming the church itself has them). Please contact Ami, Jason or Joanne for the door code to get into the building should you need access!
SERVE: ROOM IN THE INN
Upcoming dates are:
1/31 and 3/14
Here is the sign-up sheet!
Please call or text Michele Nestel about the 1/31 date and Elizabeth Eppes with any questions about the 3/14 date.
GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, January 26th at 11:00am
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: GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT
Sunday, February 1st at 5:00pm
We would love for you to join us at our Valentines Day themed Grace Family First Night. Please bring a main course and a side dish or dessert to share with everyone. After dinner, we will be creating Valentine’s Day cards with candy for Community Cafe and homebound members. Please RSVP on Realm or by calling the church office.
GIVE: SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
Grace Youth Group will collect money, canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Fort Mill Care Center and Bethel Shelters after both worship services. This is a part of a nationwide effort to end food insecurity. Please as generously as you are able. We will report our collecton to tacklehunger.org so we can see the national impact of this effort.
GATHER: GRACE BOWL IX
February 8th, 1:30-3:00pm
The entire congregation is invited to Grace Bowl IX on Sunday, February 8th at 1:30pm. We will play flag football on the front lawn of Grace. We also encourage cheerleaders and tailgaters to come and enjoy one another's company.
GATHER: GAP @ HOME: Bonebrake Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 8 at 5:30 PM
We have been invited back for the Bonebrake Super Bowl Party, so maybe we aren't more trouble than we're worth (yet!)
More details to come on their plan and what to bring but put it on your calendar.
Game time is 6:30pm, so we'll start earlier. Please RSVP on Realm or by contacting Ray.
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
February 10th at 6pm
Join us for good food and conversation at Copper Premium Pub! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
SERVE: CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
Congregational Care has a team focusing on folks who may be home-bound or are in the military. Do you have a caring heart ❤️ and would like to make phone calls or send cards? You would work with another Grace member and be responsible for covering one month, twice a year. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Lamprich.
LEARN: DEIJ REAL CONVERSATION
March 1 at 9:00am
All adults and youth are welcome! Our guests will be:
SERVE: BETHEL OVERFLOW SHELTER DRIVERS
We will be an overflow shelter for Bethel Men’s Shelter again this winter from February 22nd-March 8th. There are more unhoused people in need of shelter than Bethel alone can provide for and they will never turn a person away during the colder months.
As an overflow shelter, the only thing we are required to do is provide transportation from Bethel to Grace in the evening and return to Bethel in the morning (using their 14 passenger bus and the church van). Here is the Sign-Up to volunteer to drive!
SAVE THE DATES:
Women's Retreat: 4/24-4/26
VBS: 6/22-6/26
Please contact Kim Palmer if you would like to be on the planning committees and/or volunteer.
SERVE: OCCASIONAL SUNDAY CHILDCARE
We are looking for people who would be interested in providing occasional volunteer or childcare on Sunday mornings from 9am-11:30am. If you are interested in volunteering or want additional information, please see the Sign-Up Genius here. Contact Kim Palmer, with any additional questions.
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.
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
The church can be utilized as a warming center for members without power, heat or water (assuming the church itself has them). Please contact Ami, Jason or Joanne for the door code to get into the building should you need access!
SERVE: ROOM IN THE INN
Upcoming dates are:
1/31 and 3/14
Here is the sign-up sheet!
Please call or text Michele Nestel about the 1/31 date and Elizabeth Eppes with any questions about the 3/14 date.
GATHER: WIDOWED FOLK SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, January 26th at 11:00am
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: GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT
Sunday, February 1st at 5:00pm
We would love for you to join us at our Valentines Day themed Grace Family First Night. Please bring a main course and a side dish or dessert to share with everyone. After dinner, we will be creating Valentine’s Day cards with candy for Community Cafe and homebound members. Please RSVP on Realm or by calling the church office.
GIVE: SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
Grace Youth Group will collect money, canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Fort Mill Care Center and Bethel Shelters after both worship services. This is a part of a nationwide effort to end food insecurity. Please as generously as you are able. We will report our collecton to tacklehunger.org so we can see the national impact of this effort.
GATHER: GRACE BOWL IX
February 8th, 1:30-3:00pm
The entire congregation is invited to Grace Bowl IX on Sunday, February 8th at 1:30pm. We will play flag football on the front lawn of Grace. We also encourage cheerleaders and tailgaters to come and enjoy one another's company.
GATHER: GAP @ HOME: Bonebrake Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 8 at 5:30 PM
We have been invited back for the Bonebrake Super Bowl Party, so maybe we aren't more trouble than we're worth (yet!)
More details to come on their plan and what to bring but put it on your calendar.
Game time is 6:30pm, so we'll start earlier. Please RSVP on Realm or by contacting Ray.
GATHER: GUYS' SUPPER CLUB
February 10th at 6pm
Join us for good food and conversation at Copper Premium Pub! Please RSVP in Realm or by calling the church office.
SERVE: CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM
Congregational Care has a team focusing on folks who may be home-bound or are in the military. Do you have a caring heart ❤️ and would like to make phone calls or send cards? You would work with another Grace member and be responsible for covering one month, twice a year. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Lamprich.
LEARN: DEIJ REAL CONVERSATION
March 1 at 9:00am
All adults and youth are welcome! Our guests will be:
- Eleonora Gorelik, member of Temple Solel, who lived as a Jew in Russia 1938-1996, This time in history included the later part of Stalin’s rule, WWII, the Cold War era and the collapse of the USSR.
- Manolo Betancur, owner of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, is a Colombian-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist who has dedicated his life to uplifting communities through business, advocacy, and humanitarian efforts.
SERVE: BETHEL OVERFLOW SHELTER DRIVERS
We will be an overflow shelter for Bethel Men’s Shelter again this winter from February 22nd-March 8th. There are more unhoused people in need of shelter than Bethel alone can provide for and they will never turn a person away during the colder months.
As an overflow shelter, the only thing we are required to do is provide transportation from Bethel to Grace in the evening and return to Bethel in the morning (using their 14 passenger bus and the church van). Here is the Sign-Up to volunteer to drive!
SAVE THE DATES:
Women's Retreat: 4/24-4/26
VBS: 6/22-6/26
Please contact Kim Palmer if you would like to be on the planning committees and/or volunteer.
SERVE: OCCASIONAL SUNDAY CHILDCARE
We are looking for people who would be interested in providing occasional volunteer or childcare on Sunday mornings from 9am-11:30am. If you are interested in volunteering or want additional information, please see the Sign-Up Genius here. Contact Kim Palmer, with any additional questions.
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