Grace & Community News
May 14 – EASTER- 6th Sunday & Mothers Day
Life with the SpiritJesus does not abandon his followers. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near, we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. We receive this Spirit...
May 7 – EASTER- 5th Sunday & Camp Lutherwood Sunday
Jesus' assurance - There's a place for allAs we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. Our baptism commissions us to share Jesus’ mission in the...
April 30 – EASTER- 4th Sunday- Good Shepherd Sunday
Jesus leads and tends usToday is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism....
This Week at Grace
This Week at Grace This SundayMay 23, 2023 Be sure to congratulate all our Youth for the hard work they put in. Thank you to all who assisted with this as well. Youth and Family BowlingBowling at Memorial Union at OSU Youth and families are invited to come...
April 23 – EASTER-3rd Sunday- Youth-led
Seeing Jesus among usToday’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes...
April 16 – EASTER Season 1st Sunday – Blest are those who Believe
Faith overcomes doubtIn today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
This Week at Grace
This Week at Grace Disaster Preparedness Discussion3rd Sunday of each Month11:30 am in the Library April 16We will continue our discussion on Having a Plan and Go Bags Nate Olsen will be presenting at 1960s civil justice, church, and antiracism Sunday,...
April 9 – EASTER – He is Risen! – God’s Power Here! 8:30 & 11am
Stone-moving power of GodThis is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred...
Holy Week Schedule
As we continue in sharing Lenten and Holy Week Services with our local Partners in Faith, here is the current schedule for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Maundy ThursdayApril 6, 20237 pmIn Person only At the Episcopal Church of the Good SamaritanGood FridayApril 7,...
Worship April 2 – A New Kind of King – Palm/Passion Sunday
We follow a parodoxical Christ - glorified king and lowly servantToday, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find...