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MOST Ministries Collecting Glasses This Sunday | Lutheran Women in Mission is actively collecting used eyeglasses, sunglasses, and cases to be refurbished and distributed to developing nations. Please see the box in the Narthex to drop off your donations.

Go & Make Campaign Wrap-Up | Thanks to the graciousness of God, we were able to raise nearly $400,000 to His glory and to further the work He has called us to do in Durham and beyond. A Wrap-Up report will be available in the Narthex this Sunday.

The One Who Believes: A Lenten Journey through the Small Catechism | This year, our Lenten emphasis will be on the six parts of Luther’s Small Catechism.

• Week One (Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 ) – “Our Need: The Ten Commandments”
• Week Two (Feb 25 ) “God Acts—The Creed”
• Week Three (March 4) “Our Response – The Lord’s Prayer”
• Week Four (March 11) “The One Who Believes, Part One—On Baptism”
• Week Five (March 18) “The One Who Believes, Part Two –On Confession”
• Week Six (March 25) “The One Who Believes, Part Three – On The Supper”

A Lenten Devotional to help you in your Lenten discipline will be available starting Transfiguration Sunday, February 15. Come join your brothers and sisters each Wednesday for prayer, song and reflection on God’s Word of promise to the one who believes!

Help Provide Lenten Meals | Each Wednesday during the Lenten season, we will gather together for a shared meal at 6:15pm before the 7pm Evening Prayer Service. If you are able to provide a simple meal (such as soup and sandwiches), please click here to sign up or contact the church office.

Shrove Tuesday, February 17 | Join us for pancakes, sausage and fellowship at 6pm in the downstairs Fellowship Hall and kitchen.

Following the festivities we will gather in the courtyard to sing farewell to "Alleluias."

Discipleship Pathway Step 4 Launches Next Sunday | If you’re looking for inspiration to jump-start your faith journey, Serving Christ, the fourth step in Grace’s Discipleship Pathway, is for you. Serving Christ invites you to discover and reflect on the gifts God has placed within each of us and how He has uniquely shaped us for His purposes. Together, we’ll explore how God is calling us to serve Christ in our daily lives.

Witness Workshop | DCO Anna will be leading a discussion group on sharing your faith Thursdays starting Feb 19 at 7pm on Zoom. Each week, you will be asked to read a portion of Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary by Greg Finke and discuss how to apply it in our lives and at Grace. Let Anna (dco.anna.voelker@gracedurham.org) know if you plan to join by February 7 so that she can get the book to you by the first meeting.

Ministry Mingle Sunday March 1 | The event, which will take place Sunday, March 1 in the Fellowship Hall following worship, will invite ministry and group leaders to participate and share their mission, activities, and impact. If you would like to share more about your ministry, please contact the church office at office@gracedurham.org or see Barb Silvernail by Sunday, February 8. This will be an interactive experience and a chance to enter a drawing to win a special prize! Hope to see you there as we learn more about our shared life together.

Food for Faith at Beth El | Join Rabbi Posner, guest clergy, and congregants from diverse faith communities for meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives Thursday, February 12 at 12pm. This session features Rev. Mindy Douglas of First Presbyterian Church in Durham! Don’t forget to bring your own vegetarian bagged lunch.

Congratulations! |  We rejoice with Daniel and Carolyn Jorgensen, son and daughter-in-law of Kathy Peterson, in the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Annette, born on January 22, 2026. Baby, Mom, and Dad are all doing well. Thank you for your continued prayers.

-Recurring News-

Zoom Book Club

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

Next meeting: Monday, Feb 23rd at 6:30pm

The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

Upcoming Books:

March: Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Family PALS

Contact: Donna Walston

Sunday, February 15 at 9am

Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Home-Centered PALS

Contact: Barb Tippin

Wednesday, February 11 at 12:45pm

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Racial Reconciliation

Contact: Geoff Heintzelman

Stephen Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin or Joe Wethman

Next meeting: TBD

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Young Adult PALS

Contact Emma Pollard or Hunter Garrison

NEW DATE! Meets Sundays at 3pm

Growing Thru Grief Looking for Part-Time Program Director

The Program Director is a part-time position, charged with coordinating the weekly meetings of Growing Thru Grief and maintaining relationships with St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the GtG Coalition Board, and the larger community. Click here for more information and where to send a resume and cover letter.

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.

-This Week at Grace-

2/7 - 11am - Choir Rehearsal

2/8 - See Sunday listing above

2/9 - 11:30am Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

7pm - Puerto Rico Mission Trip Info Session (Zoom).

Please email Anna (dco.anna.voelker@gracedurham.org) for the Zoom link.

2/10 - 4pm - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30pm - Resource Board Meeting

2/11 - 10am - LWML Quilters

12pm - Noon Prayer Service

12:45pm - Home-Centered PALS Meeting

6:30pm - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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