Hands On Outreach Opportunity: Come Help Stuff Backpacks Our school supply drive is running through July 25! If you’d like to contribute supplies or make a monetary donation, see the details in a separate article below. Looking to get involved in a hands-on way? Come help us pack backpacks on...
A pitiful, stray dog on the side of an Alabama country road reminds us that the parable of the Good Samaritan isn't about being a do-gooder or a nice guy. The Good Samaritan is a story about radical mercy, love and action. Active love vs. benign neglect. It's about being...
As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many...
Spend some time exploring the spiritual practice of giving voice to the silenced or hidden parts of your own story. This therapeutic practice can bring healing not only for us, but for our ancestors, and the blessing of a healthier legacy for our descendants.
The earth bows down and sings, but do we hear it? In a world filled with noise and distraction, how do we stretch our spiritual muscles to truly listen to God's presence, not just in the extraordinary, but in every person and every moment? The Glimpses of Grace podcast is...
In 2025, the Grace Church Outreach Ministry is providing financial assistance and volunteer services to organizations across Hall County in support of initiatives that promote community well-being. Through financial contributions and hands-on support, we are helping nonprofit organizations make meaningful progress in key areas such as: Supporting individuals experiencing poverty...
Exploring PBS series “Wisdom Keepers” As you may know, I had the opportunity to go to Snowmass, Colorado in August 2017 for a meeting of twenty young(er) contemplative Christian leaders from around the world. As part of that Contemplative Exchange gathering, we began listening more deeply to how the Spirit...
Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with...
This sermon explores how life’s sudden upheavals—the whirlwind moments—can be more than disorienting; they can be transformative. Drawing from Elijah’s ascent, Psalm 77, and Jesus’ resolute journey toward the cross, it challenges us to choose mercy and to follow God not around the storm, but through it. In the whirlwind,...
Inaugural Park Lecture A Voice for the Voiceless: The Spiritual Practice of Discovering Our Whole Story We are grateful to welcome the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Park back to Grace on Saturday, August 9 to lead the School for Prayer and Spiritual Practice’s inaugural Park Lecture! Have you ever wondered why...