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Thursday, January 22, 2026

What's Up?

Sunday, January 25

The Conversion of St. Paul

10am Online Prayer Service

8:30 AM

Lutheranism 101 Class will meet on Zoom
(Click here to join the class online on Sunday)

10 AM

Online Prayer Service

Click here to worship with us online via Zoom on Sunday at 10am

-The Latest News-

Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday is Coming! | Lutheran Hour Ministries Sunday is on February 1 immediately following the worship service. Click on the video below to discover what LHM Sunday is all about.

Partner Church Sunday Evening Prayer

Please RSVP to Pastor Amanda (amanda.highben@duke.edu) so that we know how many to expect for dinner. If you are interested in helping to provide a meal for our Duke Lutherans students, click here to sign up.

Your Discipleship Pathway at Grace | Over the past weeks, you may have seen references to Grace's Discipleship Pathway. Each step is designed to meet people where they are and invite them more deeply into the life of the church and the life of faith.

This week, we’re taking a closer look at Step 1. This step is a welcoming introduction to Christian faith and life at Grace. You’ll learn who Jesus is, what Christians believe, and how faith connects to everyday life. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to simple practices like prayer, reading the Bible, and reflection, and you’ll have opportunities to experience worship and community in a low-pressure, supportive environment. Look for the Step 1 icon to get involved in groups and classes and pick up your kit if you haven't had a chance at the Welcome Center in the Narthex.

Change of Date! Installation of Grace's New Sign | Due to projected inclement weather, the date to install our new Buchanan/Green Street sign has moved to either January 31 or February 7. We're looking for 6 to 8 hefty helpers to lift the large sign into place after assembly. Please email Kathy Peterson at resource@gracelutheranchurch.net or call or text 919-641-8267.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace | Your community for:

Prayer
Activity
Learning
Service

Zoom Book Club

Contact Donna Gesell for more information and for the Zoom link.

Next meeting: Monday, January 26, 6:45pm

Discussing: Maisey Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Upcoming Books:

February: The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

March: Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Family PALS

Contact: Donna Walston

Sunday, February 15 at 9am

Home-Centered PALS

Contact: Barb Tippin

Wednesday, February 11 at 12:45pm

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Grace Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Racial Reconciliation

Contact: Geoff Heintzelman

Stephen Ministry

Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Young Adult PALS

Contact Emma Pollard or Hunter Garrison

Meets Tuesdays at 7pm

Growing Thru Grief | Offers year-round support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1200 W. Cornwallis, Durham). All are welcome.

Next Meeting:

January 27 at 4 PM - Who Else is Grieving the Same Loss as You?

Presenter - Eloise Jordan, GTG Facilitator

Growing thru Grief is sponsored by a coalition of religious and civic organizations; there is no charge to attend. Grace is a proud Coalition Member of Growing Thru Grief. Click here for the schedule.

-Events 1/22 - 1/28 -

1/25 - See Sunday listing above

1/26- 11:30am - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

6:45pm - Zoom Monthly Book Club

1/27 - 4pm - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30pm - ESL Beginner English Course

7pm - Young Adult PALS Group

1/28 - 10am - LWML Quilters

12pm - Noon Prayer Service

6:30pm - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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