E-News

Congressional Voters Assembly | Sunday, May 18 at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall

Voters packets are available on the website and hard copies are available in the narthex. Packets include the agenda, reports and biographical sketches for each candidate put forward for consideration.

Election of Congregational Officers:

Candidates: Treasurer, Walt Crosmer; Secretary, Dede Crosmer

Important:

Any confirmed member who has filled out a commitment card in the past 12 months is eligible to vote. If you are unsure if you need to fill one out, email Dede Crosmer at secretary@gracedurham.org. The list will also be available at the Voter's Meeting. 

If you are eligible to vote and cannot attend, proxy voting must be submitted via special form to the Church Office 72 hours prior to the Voters’ Assembly and cite extenuating circumstances. An electronic version is also available here. 

Update on Director of Christian Outreach | The search for a Director of Christian Outreach is continuing. We are currently in the early stages of reviewing a promising candidate for the position. Initial Zoom meetings are being conducted to evaluate whether this candidate aligns with our needs and vision. Stay tuned for further updates in the coming months.

Wednesdays at One Starts Next Wednesday | Join us at 1pm on May 14th for the kickoff of our new Wednesdays at One guest speaker & potluck lunch series!

This month's topic will be about Joy- how essential it is to life, how to create moments of joy, and how to hold onto it.

Our Guest Speaker is Beatrice Parker of Bea Well Counseling & Therapy (Chapel Hill)

If you are interested, please RSVP for the event here. For more information, click here.

Walltown Neighborhood Ministries | May is Grace’s month to minister to the food insecure served by Walltown Food Ministry. This month’s opportunities are:

May 15th – Food shopping

May 27th – Sorting and bagging food

May 29th - Food Distribution

To serve, sign up here.

Marie Hammond Book Project Update | "Our project is now posted! Click here if you would like to make an online donation to the Lirhanda School Project.

Thank you very much to everyone who has already contributed. We're on the way!"

Love, M/M

Would You Rather? | Check out the new "Would you Rather" question on the bulletin board by the water fountains. Why do we ask "Would You Rather" questions anyway? Other than 'escape and imagination' there's a whole host of reasons. To learn more..

EmpowerHER Job Search Series for Women |

This free seminar series is designed to help women navigate the job search process, from career mapping to resume tips and interview prep. Even if you’re not actively job seeking, it’s a great opportunity to brush up on valuable skills. Sessions run May 13–June 5 from 9–11:30am, including:

• May 13 – Career Compass: Mapping your values and professional path

• May 15 – Navigating your job search journey

• May 27 – Resume, cover letter, and reference tips

• May 29 – Networking strategies for professional growth

• June 3 – Interview techniques to impress employers

• June 5 – Mock interview day

Click here for more information and to register.

Zoom Book Club - Date: May 19th at 7pm to discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah- Contact Donna Gesell for the Zoom link

Future books:

June: The Women by Kristin Hannah

July: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

Family Pals- Next meeting will be Sunday, May 18th at 9am.

Home-Centered Pals - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next Meeting will be May 21st at 12:45pm.

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Stephen Ministry - Next meeting June 2nd at 6 PM. - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

BOLT (Breakfast or Lunch Together)

May Date TBD

5/10- 1-4 PM - Grace Community Farmer's Market

5/11- See Sunday listing above

5/12 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

5/13 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30 PM - Grace Advisory Board (GAB) Meeting - Contact the church office for the Zoom link

5/14 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service

1 PM - Wednesdays at One Series on Joy

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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