We act so that God's love is felt by ALL.

This morning, we give thanks for all the ways the Lord has enriched our lives. The scriptures for this Sunday are 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 & John 1:29-42. In the latter reading, John's testimony about Jesus' gifts leads his disciples to follow the Lamb of God.

Rev. Dr. Amy McCullough will deliver the morning's sermon.

See you in worship!

There are assisted listening devices as well as large print bulletins and hymnals for those who need them. You may find a PDF copy of the bulletin and announcement sheet HERE.

The service will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 19^th

The churches along Charles Street have teamed up to offer several opportunities to serve on the MLK Day of Service, held this year on Monday, January 19^th.

Activities are held throughout the day. Grace Church serves as the donation drop-off site for winter clothing, school supplies, coffee mugs, and technology donations. Donations may be dropped off between 9 am - 2 pm tomorrow, January 19^th.

Use the QR code above or CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up.

Please consider donating the following:

• Winter Clothing: coats, hats, gloves, and scarfs, new or gently used (to be distributed at local nonprofits)
• School Supplies: pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, etc. (going to Walter P. Carter and Govans Elementary/Middle Schools)
• Coffee Mugs: standard-sized mugs (to be given to Manna House)
• Used Computer Electronics: any computer-related electronic* (donated to PCs for People)

Thank you for the quick responses for volunteers to help receive donations. We have filled the needed slots.

*PCs for People accept computers, tablets, monitors, mice and keyboards, cables and cords, printers and fax machines, hard drives, memory cards and laptop batteries. No appliances, televisions or lightbulbs are accepted.*

Sign Up Here!

2026 Church Conference

Wednesday, January 28^th at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Grace Church will hold a specially scheduled Church Conference on Wednesday, January 28^th at 7:30 pm, chaired by our District Superintendent, Rev. Sarah Schlieckert, to vote upon the facility renovation plans presented by our Stewardship of Resources Committee. The planned Facility Renovation has been affirmed already by the Stewardship of Resources Committee members, as well as approved by the Church Council.

This is the last, official step needed in the process as we undertake a renovation to improve the functionality, hospitality and easy of navigation of our building. Grace’s leadership thought we had completed this step with the Church Council vote but learned recently that the scope of our project necessitates a Church Conference vote. The renovation plans have been presented to the congregation previously. For those who wish to review them again, information pertaining to the plans and funding for the project can be found HERE.

This special church conference will be held by Zoom only. All professing members of the congregation are eligible to vote and will need to be able to appear on camera to be able to vote.

Register to Attend!

Annual Winter Clothing Drive for Manna House Donate Through February 8^th

The Mission Outreach Committee has begun collecting winter clothing for Manna House. We are accepting donations now through February 8^th.

This year, Manna House is asking for coats, beanie hats and gloves.

This annual event is a great way to help those in need.

Boxes will be placed in the glass entry way throughout the entire month of January through the first week of February. Please rummage through your closets and donate any of the above items that you no longer wear or need.

Thank you for your participation!

Thank You For Giving to Grace!

We are so grateful for your continued support of Grace’s ministries. If you’d like to make an offering today, please go to our Online Giving Page. 

If you have any questions about your giving, please contact George Kahl in the church office.

Pledge Online Today!

Notes, News and Links

Register Here for a Special Event Hosted by the IC4BL at 2 p.m. today!

Contact Rev. Amy to Attend the Annual Women's Retreat!

Register to Attend "Reclaiming America's Moral Compass" on January 24^th!

Join us on Sunday, January 25^th at 5 p.m. for Family Fellowship Night!

Contact Pastor Scheherazade to attend Monthly Gatherings for Retirees!

Be Sure to Update Your Contact Info!

Sign Up for Youth Ministry Events!

Volunteer to Host Coffee Hour in 2026!

Click Here to Help With Sunday Service in 2026!

Donate Online Today!

Contact George Kahl about Connections Class (9 a.m. in the Heritage Room)

Contact Carolyn Young about Children's Sunday School

Music Ministry Notes

Worship begins with the Prelude: Great is Thy Faithfulness, a setting by Teresa Wilhelmi.

Hymns for the Day: Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here - UMH #579, O Come and Dwell in Me - UMH #388 and Lift Every Voice and Sing - UMH #519.

The Chancel Choir will present the Introit: O Gladsome Night, by Donovan D. Klotzbeacher, the Anthem: O Jesus, I Have Promised, by John Carter, and the Benediction Response: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright, by William Knapp.

The quintet of soloists will present the Anthem: I Believe This Is Jesus, a setting by Undine Smith Moore.

Worship concludes with the Postlude: O Love, How Deep, a setting by Stephen Gabrielsen.

Mark Your Calendars!

Music at Grace Concert Series is hosting four in-house concerts:

March 27^th at 7 p.m. | Four and Two Hand Piano Concert presented by Kathryn Locke and Chris Schroeder, a yearly event featuring music for one piano, four hands, and solo works by both performers.

April 19^th at 3 p.m. | Baltimore School for the Arts Vocal Concert: Students of former Bass Soloist, Robert Cantrell, and current Alto Soloist, Patricia Hengen-Shields, present an afternoon of vocal music.

Support the Music Ministry Fund!

Today's altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marian J. and Carl F. Wallace, parents of Susan Wallace, and in memory of Tony Tyler on his birthday, by Betty Jean, Pamela and Joel Tyler.

Altar flowers are a great way of remembering a loved one or celebrating a milestone.

Contact Claire Greenhouse at 410-337-7407 or George Kahl for more information.

• Sunday, January 18
• 9:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School | Adult Connections Class | Into God's Word: Bible Study
• 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship | Children's Sunday School
• 11:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour
• 3:30 p.m. - Pro Musica Rara Concert

• Monday, January 19
• MLK Day of Service - Sign Up! |*Church Office Closed*

• Tuesday, January 20
• 7:00 p.m. - Stewardship of Resources Committee Meeting

• Wednesday, January 21
• 7:30 p.m. - 12 Step Meeting

• Thursday, January 22
• 4:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Meeting
• 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
• 7:30 p.m. - 12 Step Meeting

• Friday, January 23
• 6:00 p.m. - Youth Lock-In

• Saturday, January 24
• 7:00 a.m. - SA Group
• 8:00 a.m. - Youth Lock-In Ends
• 9:00 a.m. - Faith and Justice in Action Committee Meeting

The church office hours are

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

The office phone number is 410-433-6650.

Your pastor can be easily reached. Click to email Rev. Amy.

Your associate pastor can be contacted. Click to email Pastor Scheherazade.

Grace staff email addresses are here.

For posts and videos, find us on Facebook and Instagram.

See our past services on YouTube.

Print versions of sermons as well as audio/video for most recent services are here.

Grace Church website is here.

Grace Church is a Reconciling Congregation.

We celebrate our diversity and recognize the sacred worth and dignity of all persons.