Sunday Readings

Genesis 1:1—2:4a

The creation of the heavens and the earth

Psalm 8

How majestic is your name in all the earth! (Ps. 8:1)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Paul’s farewell to the church at Corinth

Matthew 28:16-20

Living in the community of the Trinity

Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.

Sunday Worship Support

Presiding Minister: Pastor Chris Repp

Assisting Minister: Eileen Herrstrom

Reader: Nancy Marshall

Deacons: Jim Anderson and Gail Hug

Greeters: Mary Jo Erickson and Russ Dankert

Ushers: Dave & Carol Larson

Livestreamer: Jim Anderson

Sound Technician: Kevin Vail

Pianist: Janet Lepp

Coffee Hour: Janet & Dan Lepp

Chancel Flowers: Marlys Scarbrough & Chet Alwes, In memory of loved ones

For the upcoming Worship Support schedule, see the spreadsheet found here on Google Drive.

Sunday Coffee Hour Hosting

Please check the coffee hour sign up sheet in the Narthex! We are in need of volunteers to host the after service coffee hour on Sundays in July & August. Thanks!

Thank You for Your Generosity

The display of paper flowers in the narthex is a beautiful reminder of the special women in our lives, but more important is the impact the purchase of these flowers will make in the lives of people recovering from storms and turmoil. Through your generosity, 101 blankets will be purchased and distributed through Church World Services. 

Thank you,

The Social Ministry Committee

SEEKING HOPE in troubled times “as the deer longs for water” — that's the timeless theme of Psalm 42, the uplifting text for this concert.

Four composers' diverse interpretations will bring you a range of emotions, as the BACH choir joins with an orchestra of harpsichord, strings, horns, flutes, and oboes.

You'll discover Marianna Martines, an associate of Mozart, whose work is now getting the attention it deserves. Judith Weir, the first woman named Master of the King’s Music, chose Psalm 42 for her piece commissioned for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

You'll hear how Palestrina’s 16th-century version flows sweetly, like a refreshing stream, while Herbert Howells adds the beautiful blue notes of the 20th century. 

As the Deer Longs

Sunday, May 31 - 4:00 pm

First United Methodist Church

210 W Church St, Champaign

Tickets: $20/adults $10/students

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Grace Lutheran Game Nights 2026

Gather with friends and enjoy an evening together! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 6-8:00pm, a group meets for Games in the Narthex. The group gathers to enjoy each other's company and engage in card and board games. Mark your calendars!

The next dates for Game Night are Thursday, June 11th and Thursday, June 25th. If you are interested, please let Jim Fleming know. Come and join us, and feel free to bring along your favorite game!

May 31 to June 7

Sunday,

May 31

9:30am Worship - In Person & Live Stream (Sanctuary)

11:00am Adult Sunday School (Hoffmeister Room)

12:00pm Women's AA (Hoffmeister Room)

5:00pm 5th Feast Fellowship Dinner (SangEat Indian Restaurant)

Monday,

June 1

1:00pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting (Pastor's Office)

Tuesday,

June 2

4:30pm Executive Committee Meeting (Pastor's Office)

6:00pm Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (Chapel)

6:30pm Sweet Adelines (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, June 3

No Events Scheduled

Thursday, June 4

10:00am Food Pantry (Fellowship Hall)

Friday,

June 5

No Events Scheduled

Saturday, June 6

No Events Scheduled

Sunday,

June 7

9:30am Worship - In Person & Live Stream (Sanctuary)

10:45am Property Committee (Chapel)

11:00am Adult Sunday School (Hoffmeister Room)

12:00pm Women's AA (Hoffmeister Room)

Prayer Requests



We have two formal ways of praying for one another at Grace. One is in the Sunday morning worship service, where we pray for people by name in the Prayers of Intercession. They will also be listed in the emailed and printed versions of GraceNotes, but not in the web version. Please send prayer requests for the Sunday-morning prayers to office@glccu.org. You may also submit prayer requests on our website at https://glccu.org/prayer-requests/.

Using GLC Facilities



Our facilities are available for use by members and by outside groups. If you would like to use any part of the facility, please fill out a Facilities Use Request, found on the web site, and contact Karen in the office to ensure that it is on the calendar, so that the space is ready for you and that you are aware of how to adjust the appropriate thermostat.