Consider joining us for our upcoming mission trip to Chinandega, Nicaragua! While in-country, we will continue our work with Nicaraguan partners to lead seminary-style classes for local pastors and leaders, as well as host a medical clinic within the local church’s community. In order for the medical clinic to run efficiently and effectively, many team members with no medical experience are needed, in addition to licensed medical professionals. We are in need of the following team members for this trip: Volunteers that enjoy working with children Non-medical and non-Spanish speaking team members to help patients through the clinic and to handle non-medical tasks such as pulling medicine, sharing the gospel, and more. Doctors (includes, MD, PA, NP), nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists and other medical professionals to assist with the medical clinic. Translators for doctors, teachers, and other team members. The cost of this trip is $2,300 which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and more. Check out our Trip FAQ's for more information on our teams.
Find out more »ReGen students is a twelve-week discipleship program for anyone in grades 9 - 12 who is seeking God's help with the brokenness in their life and is willing to do the work required. By walking the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible, many have found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, anxiety, grief, obsessive thoughts, grief, people pleasing, same-sex attraction, anger, depression, abuse, eating disorders, and many more. If you are ready to get well, you are welcome at Re:generation for Students!
Find out more »As college students navigate the ups and downs of college life, we want to create space for students to find rest as they worship and reorient their hearts around the gospel. As we sing together, we are encouraged and strengthened. We think this will be a valuable time for students to connect with one another through corporate worship.
Find out more »Consider joining us for our upcoming mission trip to Kenya! While in-country, we will work with our local partners to host a medical camp for the community. Teams focus on providing support for local churches as they seek to have a credible voice in their communities. We are in need of the following team members for this trip: Volunteers to handle the administration and logistics of the camp, such as greeting patients, guiding them through the clinic, handling non-medical tasks like filling prescriptions, praying with patients, and working with children. Doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to assist with the medical clinic. The cost of this trip is $3,500 which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and safari. Check out our Trip FAQ’s for more information on our teams.
Find out more »ReGen students is a twelve-week discipleship program for anyone in grades 9 - 12 who is seeking God's help with the brokenness in their life and is willing to do the work required. By walking the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible, many have found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, anxiety, grief, obsessive thoughts, grief, people pleasing, same-sex attraction, anger, depression, abuse, eating disorders, and many more. If you are ready to get well, you are welcome at Re:generation for Students!
Find out more »Baptism is an act of obedience, commanded by Jesus and a way of publicly identifying with him. As Christ was crucified, buried, and raised to life, baptism represents that you have died to your old life (burial) and have been given a new life (resurrection). Baptism does not make you a believer, but it is a way of publicly demonstrating that you already trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins. If you are interested in learning more about baptism, follow the link below!
Find out more »What does God intend for us to know and experience when it comes to the final season of life? What should we think about death? How do leave legacy of hope and faith? At this month's Legacy Equipping Lunch, we will hear Teaching Pastor Bill White share a biblical perspective on aging. We will look at biblical examples of preparing for death and discuss how to engage your story and utilize the resources available in a way that honors God.
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »As men, we were created to work. It is one of the primary ways we express being made in God’s image. This is a seven-week study, which includes an introductory week and six teaching sessions, where we explore the purpose of work, work in a fallen world, escapism, vocation, recreation, rest, and the redemption of our work. Our next group will start on April 15 at 6:45 AM in the Palmetto Room. Sign up below!
Find out more »Student Worship Equip is an event where we gather all of our worship and audio visual students between 7th-12th grade to develop skills in leading worship and understanding the audio visual side of the worship service. So if you sing, play an instrument, or are interested in learning about our AV teams, please sign up.
Find out more »Although we don't like to think about it, a change in health or accident can happen to any of us. And part of caring for your family well is communicating your wishes around end-of-life care ahead of time. National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and we will be marking this day by hosting a Healthcare Decisions Workshop to provide resources, facilitate conversations, and process these ideas in community. The workshop will connect participants to Five Wishes—a nationally used and recognized legal document that is a valuable resource in guiding and documenting end-of-life plans. Both our Pelham and Powdersville campuses will be hosting the workshop, and all are welcome to attend. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »Although we don't like to think about it, a change in health or accident can happen to any of us. And part of caring for your family well is communicating your wishes around end-of-life care ahead of time. National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and we will be marking this day by hosting a Healthcare Decisions Workshop to provide resources, facilitate conversations, and process these ideas in community. The workshop will connect participants to Five Wishes—a nationally used and recognized legal document that is a valuable resource in guiding and documenting end-of-life plans. Both our Pelham and Powdersville campuses will be hosting the workshop, and all are welcome to attend. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »In 1 Peter 4:9–11, we are encouraged to show hospitality and serve others in a way that glorifies God. Just Serve is one way we do this together as Grace Church, tangibly expressing the love of Christ within our community. Our campus is hosting Just Serve day on April 22 with several service projects for all ages and abilities. Sign up with your community group or join a project to make new friends! Sites are still being finalized, check back later to sign-up. Let’s show our community some love as we serve alongside one another.
Find out more »Join us for the Mosaic Family Day Retreat on April 22 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Pelham Campus! The goal of this event is to equip and provide community for caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Caregivers will hear teaching, break out into small groups, and have a chance to simply rest. At the same time, their family member in Mosaic (child, student, or adult) and their siblings will enjoy a fun-packed day of activities! If you participated with us last year, we would love to see you again as we explore new topics. Registration closes April 15.
Find out more »Discovery is an orientation to our church that provides you with information about our mission, core values, ministry distinctives, and the benefits of a local church. It is also the starting point for you to connect at Grace Church to groups, volunteer ministry teams, and membership. Sign up below!
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »As college students navigate the ups and downs of college life, we want to create space for students to find rest as they worship and reorient their hearts around the gospel. As we sing together, we are encouraged and strengthened. We think this will be a valuable time for students to connect with one another through corporate worship.
Find out more »One of the ways we enjoy fellowship as a community in Christ is sharing meals together. So, come join us at Wren Park for a picnic! Food trucks will be available for you to buy lunch.
Find out more »As the topics of gender and sexuality become increasingly challenging in our culture, we want to align ourselves with what God has to say about them. We want to help you shepherd your children and students by giving them a biblical foundation for how to live regarding gender and sexuality. Our next Parent Equip Night will be on Sunday, April 30, 6:30-8:00 PM. Register below! If you need childcare, please register your kids as well.
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »Join us for a Foster and Adoption Family Potluck on Friday, May 5 at 5:00 PM. We will have many fun activities to do for all ages! We are asking everyone to please bring a dish to share. Please register below. A sign-up form for food will be provided shortly.
Find out more »Legacy is for those who are in a current season of caregiving or empty nesting and for those who are wanting to learn how to finish well. One way we hope to help you navigate this journey is by offering resources and guidance through our monthly Legacy Equipping Lunches. These provide a time for us to come together, learn about different topics, and support one another through what can be a challenging season. We hope you'll join us.
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »Supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Grace Church and The Gardens at Eastside have partnered to offer "Understanding Dementia: Finding Joy in the Journey." The weekly meetings will help caregivers better care for their loved one by understanding the disease and learning practical strategies to cope with it. We will also share local resources available to help families dealing with dementia. This six-week class will begin on April 10 at the Pelham campus, and you may attend any or all sessions. The cost of registration is $30. Click below to learn more and register.
Find out more »Baptism is an act of obedience, commanded by Jesus and a way of publicly identifying with him. As Christ was crucified, buried, and raised to life, baptism represents that you have died to your old life (burial) and have been given a new life (resurrection). Baptism does not make you a believer, but it is a way of publicly demonstrating that you already trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins. If you are interested in learning more about baptism, follow the link below!
Find out more »Discovery is an orientation to our church that provides you with information about our mission, core values, ministry distinctives, and the benefits of a local church. It is also the starting point for you to connect at Grace Church to groups, volunteer ministry teams, and membership. Discovery will be on May 21 in the Tolly Room on the third floor at 11:00am-12:30pm. Sign up below!
Find out more »Foundations is part of our membership process focusing on our church’s core values, six areas of Christian maturity and growth. This course is open to anyone at Grace Church who has attended Discovery. During Foundations, you will have the opportunity to complete church membership. We will meet each Sunday for four weeks at 11:00 AM in the Tolly Room on the third floor (June 4, 11, 18, 25). If you have children, you can check them in with Grace Church Kids. Click below to register!
Find out more »Legacy is for those who are in a current season of caregiving or empty nesting and for those who are wanting to learn how to finish well. One way we hope to help you navigate this journey is by offering resources and guidance through our monthly Legacy Equipping Lunches. These provide a time for us to come together, learn about different topics, and support one another through what can be a challenging season. We hope you'll join us.
Find out more »Ascend is a week long program for students ages 5-18 who have experienced the divorce of their parents or the loss of a loved one. Students are in an age appropriate group where they will have the opportunity to discuss the common experiences associated with divorce and grief as well as learn what God says about it. Students will also learn healthy coping and just have good fun. The program runs from 10am – 2pm daily from June 19-23.
Find out more »Consider joining us for our upcoming mission trip to Chinandega, Nicaragua! While in-country, we will continue our work with Nicaraguan partners to lead seminary-style classes for local pastors and leaders, as well as host a medical clinic within the local church’s community. Additionally, we have the opportunity to serve with the CFCI-Nicaragua Hope School Program to offer in-service training for Nicaraguan educators and to teach several classes to Nicaragua students. In order for the medical clinic to run efficiently and effectively, many team members with no medical experience are needed, in addition to licensed medical professionals. We are in need of the following team members for this trip: Volunteers that enjoy working with children Non-medical and non-Spanish speaking team members to help patients through the clinic and to handle non-medical tasks such as pulling medicine, sharing the gospel, and more. Doctors (includes, MD, PA, NP), nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists and other medical professionals to assist with the medical clinic. Translators for doctors, teachers, and other team members. For Summer trip only, School Teachers/Educators -- training Nicaraguan teachers and administrators as well teaching classes to Nicaraguan students. The cost of this trip is $2,300 which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and more. Check out our Trip FAQ’s for more information on our teams.
Find out more »Consider joining us for our upcoming mission trip to Puerto Rico and experience God working among the people there! We will serve in-country with our local partner, Hunger Corp, to assist in rebuilding homes that were damaged by hurricanes and an earthquake in recent years. This trip entails long days of construction work; however, no construction experience is necessary. Men and women on this team…
Find out more »Ascend is a week long program for students ages 5-18 who have experienced the divorce of their parents or the loss of a loved one. Students are in an age appropriate group where they will have the opportunity to discuss the common experiences associated with divorce and grief as well as learn what God says about it. Students will also learn healthy coping and just have good fun. The program runs from 10am – 2pm daily from July 17-21.
Find out more »If you are going through separation or divorce, you know what a difficult season it can be. The divorce support group meets weekly to help participants process all the unique challenges and emotions that come along with divorce and find perspective rooted in Scripture. The group will work through DivorceCare content for 13 weeks, and meetings will take place beginning September 12 at the Pelham campus starting at 6:30pm. Childcare is available. Click below to register.
Find out more »If you are going through separation or divorce, you know what a difficult season it can be. The divorce support group meets weekly to help participants process all the unique challenges and emotions that come along with divorce and find perspective rooted in Scripture. The group will work through DivorceCare content for 13 weeks, and meetings will take place beginning September 12 at the Pelham campus starting at 6:30pm. Childcare is available. Click below to register.
Find out more »If you are going through separation or divorce, you know what a difficult season it can be. The divorce support group meets weekly to help participants process all the unique challenges and emotions that come along with divorce and find perspective rooted in Scripture. The group will work through DivorceCare content for 13 weeks, and meetings will take place beginning September 12 at the Pelham campus starting at 6:30pm. Childcare is available. Click below to register.
Find out more »If you are going through separation or divorce, you know what a difficult season it can be. The divorce support group meets weekly to help participants process all the unique challenges and emotions that come along with divorce and find perspective rooted in Scripture. The group will work through DivorceCare content for 13 weeks, and meetings will take place beginning September 12 at the Pelham campus starting at 6:30pm. Childcare is available. Click below to register.
Find out more »Consider joining us for our upcoming mission trip to Kenya! While in-country, we will work with our local partners to host a medical camp for the community. Teams focus on providing support for local churches as they seek to have a credible voice in their communities. We are in need of the following team members for this trip: Volunteers to handle the administration and logistics of the camp, such as greeting patients, guiding them through the clinic, handling non-medical tasks like filling prescriptions, praying with patients, and working with children. Doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to assist with the medical clinic. The cost of this trip is $3,500 which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and safari. Check out our Trip FAQ’s for more information on our teams.
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