2026 Grace Endowment Grants
The Grace Endowment Team is pleased to announce that we will be receiving applications for funding between now and May 1, 2026. Members and ministry teams of Grace are encouraged to dream about new ministry opportunities. These grants are meant to fund new and emerging ministries. Existing projects are encouraged to seek recurring funding through other means. This year the Endowment Team has a possible total of $21,100 to distribute for projects. We look forward to seeing what exciting projects will be launched with the help of these grants. Please direct any questions and submit all completed applications to Jason Davenport on or before May 1. You can find a link to the application here.
GIVE: The Fort Mill Care Center is looking for 75 hams and chickens for Easter! If you are able to help, please bring in and place in the freezer on the bottom shelf.
SERVE: CHURCH CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, March 28th, 8:30am-11:00am
Spring is coming and the weeds are already starting to grow in the beds. A clean-up day has been scheduled for March 28th to spread new pine needles and general maintenance. If you want to work in your “areas” before then, please feel free to work at your convenience. If you need anything or have any questions, please let Karen know. We appreciate all you do and your willingness to help the grounds look great.
GATHER: Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nathaniel Davenport
Saturday, March 28 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary
The congregation of Grace Presbyterian is invited to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nathaniel Davenport. Kindly RSVP here.
GATHER: GRACE FAMILY FIRST NIGHT ~ APRIL EDITION ~Palm Sunday
March 29th at 5:00pm
Come join us for Grace Family First Night (April Edition) on March 29th at 5pm. We are having a potluck meal (please bring a main dish and appetizer or dessert), ), hearing music from the Half Notes and then "packing the purses" for the 2026 Purse Project! Please RSVP in Realm and contact Kim if you have any questions.
GATHER: Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00pm
We will observe Maundy Thursday with liturgy, scripture, music and the Lord's Supper. Our time begins outside in the pavilion, gathered around tables, to share a simple snack and communion as we remember the Last Supper and Jesus’ new commandment. We will move together to the sanctuary to conclude the service as we follow the events leading to the crucifixion. Join us as we Journey from the Table to the Cross. Childcare provided.
GATHER: Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th at 11:00am at Pastor Joanne’s home.
Lunch will be provided. Please bring a basket and dozen filled eggs per child, and something to sit on (blanket, lawn chair, etc). Please RSVP.
WORSHIP: Easter Sunday, April 5
7:00 am - Easter Sunrise Service at Windjammer Park
10:15 am - Easter worship at Grace - bring flowers for the flower cross!
GATHER: EASTER POTLUCK BREAKFAST
Sunday, Aprill 5th at 9:00am
Instead of having Sunday School, we will be celebrating Easter together with a potluck breakfast. Please bring something delicious to share with everyone. We will gather at 9 am on April 5th in Room 15. Please RSVP here.
GATHER: TEMPLE SOLEL'S ANNUAL PASSOVER SEDER
Tuesday, April 7th at 6:00pm
Get together with new and old friends as we recount the story of the exodus from Egypt. We'll share matzah, chicken soup, roast chicken, brisket, and more. Cost is $40 per adult and $15 for kids 10 and under. Please note that there are two steps to sign up:
All are welcome! We hope to see you there! Please contact Ami if you have any questions or for more information.
OPPORTUNITY FOR VOTING REGISTRATION
Sunday, April 12th
We will have church and temple members available before and after both services to help members verify their voter registration, update registration as needed and register if not registered in their current state of residency. We have members in both SC and NC so assistance will be available for both.
Before April 12, you can check your voter registration status! If you have questions or need assistance updating or registering, come see us before/after services and we will help you!
For SC, go to SCvotes.gov
For NC, go to Vote.gov
LEARN: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 22-26, 9:00-12:15pm
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Use this link for more information or to register.
GATHER: LOVE CAFE 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 6pm
The youth of our church invite the congregation to enjoy a four-course meal to raise money for missions. Chef RJ Manoni and his team will prepare a fresh meal. This year our menu will be Thai food. Our mission project is to support the Dhammajarinee Witthaya School in Thailand, a school which provides a safe home and quality education to disadvantaged girls, kindergarten through Grade 12, who come from under-served backgrounds: poverty, broken homes, orphaned, situations of abandonment, or at-risk environments. Come enjoy a nice meal and support a great cause! The cost is $35/person. Please Register Here by April 13th.
Childcare is available by request. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions as part of your reservation.
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