This Sunday, November 27th, marks the first Sunday in Advent. The beginning of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year. It is a season of waiting, as we wait the birth of Jesus. In fact, waiting is a major theme during this time of year. Our songs of Advent are filled with waiting images… “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Our scriptures speak…

Gratitude. This is a good word not just during November and Thanksgiving but throughout the year. Personally, I am grateful that over the past several years, I have gotten to know so many of you. As a pastor, it is such a rich experience to look out at the pews in the sanctuary and know about the lives of the people we…

I write this as we wait for storm Nicole to pass through our area. I was certainly not expecting another storm this late in the season. It is events like this that remind me that it is healthy to hold all my planning lightly because I cannot control future events. The life example and teaching of Jesus reminds us that flexibility, adaptability,…

For many years now, Grace has hosted a “country store” event quarterly. We offer various items that are typically not available at food pantries, such as cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. This event is open to everyone. Saturday, November 5, is our fourth-quarter country store for 2022. We welcome volunteers for setup on Friday evening at 6pm and for the Saturday…