Virtual Worship – Lenten Devotion – April 1 2020
Virtual Lenten Devotion for April 1 2020. Audio file includes music, scripture reading and a devotion. Devotion by Pastor Tim Brown. Music by S.K. Chipley and members of the Grace Covenant Choir.
Continue readingVirtual Worship – March 29 2020
Watch our Virtual Video Worship Service for March 29 2020. The video includes music, Scripture readings, prayers, Children’s message, and a homily.
Continue readingVirtual Worship – Lenten Devotion – March 25 2020
Listen to our Virtual Lenten Devotion for Wednesday March 25th. Devotion features music, scripture reading and message.
Continue readingVirtual Worship – March 22 2020
Virtual Video Worship Service for March 22 2020. The video includes music, Children’s message, Gospel reading, and a homily.
Continue readingVirtual Worship – Lenten Devotion – March 18 2020
Listen to our Virtual Lenten Devotion for Wednesday March 18th. Devotion features music, Psalm and message.
Continue readingVirtual Worship – March 15 2020
Remember that God is still close by, He is not keeping his distance.
Virtual Worship Service for March 15 2020. Audio file includes music, prayer, Gospel reading, and a homily. Homily by Pastor Tim Brown. Music by SK Chipley.
Continue readingRead the Bible (Yes, the Whole Thing!) in 2020
Join us in 2020 to read the Bible with a reading plan developed by The Bible Project. This reading plan will take us on a chronological journey through the entire Bible over the course of one year.
Continue readingTriangle Conference Fall Gathering – WELCA
Grace Lutheran Church is proud to host the Triangle Lutheran Churches’ Fall Gathering on Saturday October 26th.
All woman of Grace are invited to join along with woman from the twelve other Triangle Conference Lutheran Churches.
Saturday October 26, 2019 from 10 am to 2 pm
Registration from 9:30 to 10 am. Registration fee of $ 8 includes the program, bible study and lunch!
Guest Speaker – Elizabeth Hunter, MAHS of Project FIGHT
Elizabeth is the coordinator for Project FIGHT which works to free individuals gripped by human trafficking in North Carolina. Read More about our Guest Speaker.
Spiritual Leader – Pastor Sharon Taylor
Pastor Sharon will lead our Bible Study program entitled, “Women at The Gate: Who will Save The Children?”
Please consider donating the following in-kind items to Project FIGHT: Full Size Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Deodorant, Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Drawstring Backpacks, & 2020 Pocketbook Calendars.
We will observe a Candlelight Service of Remembrance. Please bring names of ELCA Sisters who are no longer with us to celebrate during this time.
Offering Opportunities will be available for the following special projects and funds:
Catawba County Carolina Caring Organization
2019 Pennies Offering will go to: Vigilante Truth
Christine Bohr Anderson Seminary Scholarship Fund
Download and complete a registration form and health form and return them with your payment to Grace Lutheran Church as instructed on the form.
Questions – Contact Lin Gunnet
Make A Joyful Noise!
Choir Updates and Information – Fall 2019 – New Days and Times
Fall has arrives and our Grace Lutheran Choirs have resumed! We would love to have you join us! We currently offer three ensembles at Grace.
Cherub Choir (Infant/Toddler/Preschool)
The Cherub Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 6:25 pm and rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Parents and their children make music together in this group and sing periodically during worship.
During rehearsals, we sing, dance, move, and play instruments
Some children jump right in and participate, while others observe for many weeks. That is just as it should be for children this age! No matter what participation looks like, everyone has fun and we would love to welcome you into the group!
Covenant Choir – Elementary School
Grades K – 2nd
Grades 3rd – 8th
The Covenant Choir has been split into two groups by age.
Covenant Choir Grades K – 2nd rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 pm and sings an anthem during worship approximately once a month. Rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.
Covenant Choir Grades 3rd – 8th rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:15 pm and sings an anthem during worship approximately once a month.
During rehearsals, we work on establishing healthy vocal technique, beginning music reading skills, and instrument playing technique.
We weave movement into most rehearsals. In addition to singing anthems, this group also creates instrumental soundscapes based on Bible stories to present during worship.
Adult Choir (High School Age and up)
The Adult Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm-9:00pm and sings approximately twice a month at the late service. Members of this group also participate in the Community Thanksgiving Service with singers from other Six Forks Rd. churches and the MLK Service choir, made up of singers from other area ELCA churches.
Rehearsals resume on Wednesday, September 4, 2019
This season, we will also have the opportunity to sing with the National Lutheran Choir when they come to Raleigh in 2020!
During weekly rehearsals, we work on establishing healthy vocal technique and basic music reading/score navigation skills. I’ve also been known to weave in some creative movement using scarves and Chinese jump ropes, too! Curious? Join us to find out more! There is no audition and the ability to read music is not a prerequisite to joining the group!
NEW this Year!
We are exploring the idea of splitting the Covenant Choir into two groups to form a lower elementary group and an upper elementary/middle school ensemble. This would allow me to choose music and activities more appropriate for each age group. If this interests your family, please be in touch!
Please contact Director of Music Ann Goldfinch for more information about any of the groups or to sign up!
WELCA Summer Retreat – 2019
Our summer retreat is happening this Saturday, August 17th from 10am-2pm in the church Fellowship Hall. We’ll share a salad lunch and dessert bar.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 8/16 and let us know what you’ll be contributing for the lunch. Paper supplies, fruit, and drinks will be provided.
Report from the June NC WELCA Annual Gathering
I am excited to report back to all of you from the June NC WELCA Annual Gathering. There is so much going on in our state, Synodical National Women’s Organization, and in our NC Synod. I hope you are checking on-line posts from our NC WELCA President and our Synod Bishop, Tim Smith. Site addresses are www.ncwelca.org, www.nclutheran.org, www.womenoftheelca.org.
Program – Bible Study – The Book of Micah
We will study the book of Micah on Saturday. Micah is a short book but mighty book. This will be a continuation of the study we began at the Annual Conference. If you haven’t read this book in a while, you may want to do a refresher read prior to Saturday.
Save the Date – Fall Gathering – October 26
We have planning to do for the coming year and especially for the Fall Gathering which will be held on October 26.
As we planned at our last meeting, I requested a check for $200 from our WELCA account and purchased LWR school supplies to stuff 50 more backpacks. We will fill and pack what we can complete now.
Thanks – Lin Gunnet