Organizations We Support
North Raleigh Ministries
The NRM Crisis Center and NRM Food Pantry provide assistance to eligible people who live in the North Raleigh area. Grace members regularly volunteer in the thrift shop and food pantry and also serve in leadership positions. A collection bin can be found in the narthex for donations of non-perishable food and other household or hygiene products needed.
Families Together
Families Together (PLM) provides housing and comprehensive services for homeless families in Wake County, including assessment, short-term transitional housing with intensive support services, permanent housing placement, and after case management.
Lutheran Peace Advocacy
Wake County Lutheran Peace Advocacy is an independent community of Lutheran peacemakers working for peace with justice locally. Community members meet regularly to promote active nonviolence in Wake County, NC. Lutheran Peace Advocacy provides staffing of an educational booth at the NC State Fair.
Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Meals on Wheels
The mission of Meals on Wheels is to nourish, enrich, and strengthen the lives of older adults thru daily meal delivery and human connections.
Circle of Welcome
Grace recently began a partnership with Lutheran Services Carolinas and developed a Circle of Welcome, walking with newly arrived refugee families and helping with various aspects of their settlement in Raleigh. This has been a life-giving ministry both for Grace, and our partner family, an Afghan refugee family of 10.
Ministries within Our Congregation
Grace Endowment Fund
The Grace Endowment Fund provides scholarships to congregation members pursuing higher education. Since 2000, over forty-five scholarships have been awarded. The application process includes an essay describing the importance of the faith and the congregation in their lives. Recipients have gone on to serve in education, science, architecture, industry, foreign service, and other fields. Recipients have also gone to graduate school.
Donations are tax deductible, and contributions may be made to Grace Endowment Fund, Inc. and sent to the church or may be made online.
Grace Memorial Garden
Grace Memorial Garden, a columbarium on the grounds of our church, is a place for the interment of the cremated remains of loved ones, and for reverent reflection and meditation.