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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!

2026 Women's Retreat

Four Spaces Open!

Our annual Women's Retreat is Friday evening, January 30^th through Sunday morning, February 1^st.

Cost: $180 for a double-occupancy room or $200 for a single room.

Location: Hallowood Retreat Center in Dickerson, MD - about an hour and 15 minute drive from Baltimore.

The Women's Retreat will be a wonderful time to reconnect with oneself and God while deepening friendships within the Grace Church community. Programmatic time will include bible study, prayer and creative reflection.

There will be plenty of time for conversation, relaxation, and enjoying the grounds of a beautiful retreat center.

Contact Rev. Amy for more information.

Interfaith Coalition for Black Lives (IC4BL)

Special Event this Sunday at 2 p.m.

In January, IC4BL will not hold a rally. Instead, please attend a special program hosted by Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation, Social Justice Roundtable, and Jews United for Justice entitled: Righting the Wrongs of the Past and Present: Re-Envisioning Youth Justice in Maryland.

In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s struggle for justice, this program features experts on juvenile justice and potential solutions related to youth incarceration. Timely information will be provided in support of juvenile legislation in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly.

Register Here and Download the Flyer Here!

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 and include a youth “service” lock-in, a neighborhood trash pick-up, assembling bags of love for our unhoused neighbors, making Valentine's Day cards for shut-ins, hosting activities at Stadium Place and Marian House, supporting Art with a Heart in Hampden, and a donation drive for winter clothing, school supplies, coffee mugs, and technology donations.

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

Grace Church is serving as the donation drop-off site for all donations.

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!

Family Fellowship Game Night

Sunday, January 25^th at 5 p.m.

Join us on Sunday, January 25^th at 5 p.m. in the church parsonage for a fun-filled evening of fellowship for the whole family!

Enjoy light refreshments, games for all ages, and activities for children. Bring your favorite board or card games to share! All families are welcome.

Come relax, connect, and enjoy!

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!

Reclaiming America's Moral Compass

Saturday, January 24^th at 9 a.m.

All are invited to attend an interfaith conference “Reclaiming America’s Moral Compass” on Saturday morning January 24that Grace United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by our Faith and Justice in Action group and is the second in a series uniting clergy and congregations on issues that deeply affect people of all faiths.

“Reclaiming America’s Moral Compass” will address dehumanization and how it fuels both the abuse of immigrants and the collapse of U.S. compassionate foreign aid. It will include speakers and panelists from frontline Highland Town churches, the Esperanza Center, Catholic Relief Services, Impact Global Health Alliance, World Relief, and more. There are many organizations providing support to our immigrant communities, and we hope to highlight them and bring new interest from attendees. We see that faith communities are leading the response to the abuse of immigrants in cities throughout the U.S., and we hope this conference will help houses of faith do the same in Baltimore and Maryland.

The morning will begin at 9AM with an interfaith discussion on how our faiths ground us and counter the evils that follow the dehumanization or “othering” of people. The second and primary panel will have representatives from local churches whose congregants are in peril from government seizures of individuals and deportations. It will also highlight local religious efforts in support of immigrants, such as health care, legal aid, and more. At the end of the morning, there will be a final, shorter duration panel that will again address what international aid work has survived and how it can be supported. Faith communities have been at the forefront of responding to the abuse of immigrants in cities throughout the US. This conference aims to help houses of faith do the same in Baltimore and Maryland.

REGISTER HERE or use the QR code above!

Sign Up to Host Coffee Hour!

Coffee Hour at Grace is a sacred time for connection and conversation, held Sundays after worship. It's time to sign-up to host a coffee hour in 2026.

Coffee Hour hosts plan, prepare, and serve the refreshments provided during fellowship time and then tidy up afterwards. Paper goods, coffee, tea, and sugar are provided by the church. Additional refreshments are not required and, if offered, do not need to be elaborate. Instructions are provided in the parlor.

This is an easy way to participate in the Grace community and we encourage all persons at Grace to host one Sunday per year.

Please use the link below to sign up to host.

Sign Up Here!

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 18^th, 2026

This Sunday, 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 on Sunday!

Retiree Fellowship & Study Ministry

Grace United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly gathering for retired members and friends.

When: 2^nd Thursday of each month

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Grace UMC - Parlor

Next Meeting: February 12^th, 2026

Each gathering will include fellowship, a short devotion or discussion, and opportunities for learning, service, and storytelling. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.

At our first meeting, we will select the ministry’s name from the following top-voted options:

• Wisdom & Fellowship Circle
• Legacy Fellowship
• Silver Circle

Topics will include guest speakers, purpose in retirement, health and wellness, service projects, life stories, and spiritual growth.

All retired members and friends are warmly invited!

For more information, contact Pastor Scheherazade.

Youth Ministry

Youth Sunday School happens Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in Auxiliary Hall. Breakfast is included, along with a lesson and time to connect as a group.

We have several upcoming events, including a Lock-In later this month, our Souper Bowl of Caring over Super Bowl weekend, and the IGNITE Youth Conference in March.

See the info above and sign up using the Youth @ Grace 2026 Form. If you have already signed up, great! We have your information.

Questions about Youth Ministry can be directed to Rev. Amy.

Sign Up Today!

Support the Music Ministry Fund!

The Music Ministry Fund at Grace Church supplements the church's music budget by allowing the ministry to hire additional musicians for worship for special Sundays and to pay for expenses related to the in-house concerts throughout the year, which includes musician's fees as well as publicity and advertising for these concerts.

This coming year, the 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.

The musicians at Grace Church greatly appreciate your contributions to our Music Ministry Fund. To support the music at Grace go to the "online giving" tab at graceunitedmethodist.org and scroll down to "Music Ministry Fund” to make a contribution or simply write a check indicating “Music Ministry” in the memo line.

We hope that you will make plans to attend these concerts as well as invite others to attend. We are blessed at Grace with wonderful musicians who support us not only in worship but also at concerts presented to the Baltimore community.

A/V Volunteers and Photographers Needed!

Are you interested in audiovisual technology or photography?

We are looking for volunteers to assist with running Grace's A/V Sunday Service needs, including operating the lighting and sound systems, doing some photography, and even helping with the livestreaming of the service.

Volunteering is an excellent way to serve behind the scenes while still attending service! For students in middle and high school, it is also an opportunity to earn service learning hours needed to graduate!

Sign Up Here!

Children's Ministry

Children ages 3 to 5^th grade normally gather for Sunday School from 10 - 11 a.m.

This Sunday, the children will gather in the Art & Soul classroom for a science lesson.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Young, Director of Grace's Children’s Ministry.

News from the Grace Family

Have you or a loved one celebrated a milestone recently that you want to share with the community? We want to share your celebrations in our

E-Notes and announcements. Email Malcolm Maurice, Communications Specialist, for more information or to share your good news!

Important Upcoming Dates

• January 18: Pro Musica Rara Concert at 3:30 p.m.
• January 19: MLK Day of Service - Sign Up! |*Church Office Closed*
• January 20: Stewardship of Resources Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.
• January 22: Worship Committee Meeting at 4 p.m.
• January 23: Youth Lock-In at 6 p.m. (Ends January 24^th at 8 a.m.)
• January 24: Faith and Justice in Action Committee Event at 9 a.m.
• January 25: Family Fellowship Game Night at 5 p.m.
• January 27: Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.
• January 28: Church Conference on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Give to Grace!

Rooted in Love. Changing Lives.

Knowing God to be the giver of all good gifts, Christian disciples offer their time, talents, gifts, service and witness to the wider world. In this way, we are stewards of God’s generous gifts of life, provision, and love to us.

Thank you to all who have already made a financial commitment for our 2026 ministries. Pledges can be made online under the "stewardship" tab on the website, by completing a pledge card and returning it to the church office, or by contacting Mr. George Kahl directly. Together, we are deepening our roots in God's love and changing lives.

Pledge Online Today!

Download the Brochure

Download the Pledge Card

Sunday, January 11^th

On Sunday, January 11^th, we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. Rev. Dr. Amy McCullough delivered the sermon. The scriptures for the morning were Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17.

You can watch a recording of past sermons on our YouTube channel.

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 Lead 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.