This is my last Gracevine article for 2023, and as I look back over this year, I am especially grateful for the Grace UMC community. I see us living into the vision of the church as a “beloved community” in which we share each other’s burdens and sorrows as well as our joys. We are connected as members of the body of…

The weekend of the Grace UMC Christmas cantata is here! This year’s cantata is entitled “Rhapsody in Bluegrass”, and we offer two performances. The first is Saturday, December 16th at 6pm, and the second is Sunday, December 17th at 10am. Come to see one or both, and remember to invite friends! You will not be disappointed! The next couple of weeks will go by…

We are already two weeks into the Advent season here at Grace, and I hope you have enjoyed reflecting on the themes of Hope and Peace. Last Sunday, Pastor Beth shared an excellent message on the annunciation. I keep remembering the three important lessons from that message: submit to God’s plan, live with an expectation of His presence, and be still and listen…

Our church campus, from the sanctuary to the church office to the preschool, looks beautiful with the Christmas decorations. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the decoration efforts. I encourage you to look around when you are on our campus and enjoy the Advent spirit.  We are hosting two wonderful young families for Family Promise this week. I had the opportunity…