Help us Prepare for Palm Sunday |We'll gather this Saturday, March 28 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall to make palm crosses for worship. They're very easy (and fun!) to make- we’ll show you how. All are welcome.
Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting This Sunday |The Grace Advisory Board has scheduled a Special Voters’ Assembly meeting this Sunday immediately following worship. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce proposed changes to Grace’s Constitution and ByLaws.
Click here to view the proposed amendments. Printed copies are also available in the Narthex.
ByLaw changes may be approved by a simple majority vote of those present.
Constitutional changes must be presented at two consecutive Voters’ Assembly meetings, with a two-thirds quorum of eligible voting members present at each meeting.
All voting members are encouraged to attend.
Duke Lutheran Partner Church Sunday | Duke Lutherans are excited to invite you to join again us for Sunday Evening Prayer and Fellowship Dinner at the Duke Lutherans Center this Sunday, March 29, starting at 5:30pm.
As Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, we'll worship our humble servant king Jesus and begin to follow Him to the cross and empty tomb.
Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast | Bring your favorite dish to share during our Easter Potluck Breakfast following the 6am Sunrise Vigil and before the 10:10am Easter Worship on Sunday, April 5. Questions? ContactKathy PittmanorKathy Peterson.
Care for Our Grounds This Summer |Grass grows fast here in North Carolina—and we’re putting together a small team to help mow and trim around the church. If you’d like to be part of the team, reach out to Kathy Peterson at resource@gracedurham.orgor call/text 919-641-8267. A signup link will be available in next week’s e-news, and you’ll also find more information in the Fellowship Hall.
Who's Your One? | Prayer is one of the Core 4 habits of a disciple, a key part of the Christian life. As we step into the third week of our Who's Your One? challenge, we encourage you to continue to set aside a few minutes each day to pray for one person in your life. Click here to learn more and check out the bulletin boards downstairs to join in.
30 Days of Hope | As followers of Christ who are called to encourage one another, Grace's Discipleship Committee is excited to invite you to join our 30 Days of Hope social media campaign, beginning Monday, April 6. The goal is to share a post every day for those 30 days centered on Jesus’ words from the Bible and messages pointing towards Him. Join in by sending a verse or message of hope to office@gracedurham.org. All posts submitted are subject to review prior to posting.
Example: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” -John 10:10
Grace Farmers' Market 2026 Season Begins April 11!
Grace Advisory Board | Minutes from last week's Grace Advisory Board can be found here. Please note the minutes have yet to be approved by GAB at the next meeting. The next GAB Meeting will be Sunday, April 19 at 11:30am. All are welcome to attend.
Thrivent Choice Dollars Deadline March 31 | Thrivent Members- the deadline to direct 2025 Choice Dollars before they expire is March 31. Click here if you'd like to direct your Choice Dollars to Grace Lutheran Church. Your work strengthens communities, and we’re grateful for the impact you make every day.
Marie Hammond, Peace Corps in Kenya Update | We have received a new issue of Marie's newsletter for March 2026. Click here to for the latest news and photos from Marie.
Contact Donna Gesell for more information and for the Zoom link.
Next Meeting: April 23 at 6:30pm
April: Withering Heights by Emily Brontë
Upcoming Books:
May: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
June/Summer: The Correspondent by Virginia Evan’s
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.
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