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New Class This Sunday! Lutheranism 101 | This course is a chance both for those new to Lutheran Christianity and those who would welcome a refresher, a chance to explore how Lutherans understand the gospel, approach the scriptures, make use of the sacraments, and live together as the people of God. We’ll meet Sundays at 8:30am downstairs in the Duke Lutheran Center.

Impassion Your Faith — Step 3 Kits Available This Sunday |

Step 3 of our Discipleship Pathway, Growing in Christ, focuses on deepening our daily walk with Jesus as the Holy Spirit continues shaping our lives. This step encourages us to live out our faith in meaningful ways and invite others into the journey.

Impassion Your Faith kits will be available this Sunday. Be sure to pick one up as a practical resource to help you continue growing in Christ.

Taste of Grace After Worship This Sunday | Are you new to Grace and want to learn what we are all about? Join Pastor Brooks this Sunday after Divine Worship for a Taste of Grace, where you can have a bite of lunch, meet some of our leadership, hear the story of Grace, and ask any questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to get a sense of our parish life and vibe.

A Perfect 10: Taking Down The Christmas Tree | Our Christmas tree has been a beautiful part of the season, and now it’s time to put it away for next year. Join us this Saturday, January 10 at 10am to help dismantle and store our 10(ish)-foot tree. If you’re available, we’d love your help as we neatly and quickly wrap up the season.

Installation of Grace's Newest Sign! | On Saturday, January 17, we'll meet at the church at 10am to install our new Buchanan/Green Street sign (weather permitting). 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.

Serving Together in Worship | We are looking for a few people willing to help round out our Worship Team. Opportunities include Ushers, Readers, Communion Assistants, and Sound/Tech support. Training is provided and even occasional availability is helpful. Simply let us know which Sundays work best for you.

If you would like more information about what each role does, or are interested in serving, please contact the church office at office@gracedurham.org. Your willingness to help supports our shared worship life—thank you!

English Classes Start January 20 | Following feedback from our August Town Hall, Grace is excited to launch an English as a Second Language (ESL) program! Our first class will meet Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30–8pm, with weekly classes continuing through March 17 (no class on February 17). Please invite anyone who may be interested, and contact Deac. Anna for flyers or invitations.

We are also looking for volunteers to help welcome participants, practice conversation, and support the teacher as needed. No teaching or prior training is required. If you are available for any of the sessions, please let Deac. Anna know. This is a meaningful way to serve our neighbors and open our doors to the community.

-Recurring News-

Zoom Book Club - Contact Donna Gesell for more information.

Next meeting: TBD

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, January 18 at 9am

Home-Centered PALS - Contact: Barb Tippin

Wednesday, January 14 at 12:45pm

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Racial Reconciliation - Contact: Geoff Heintzelman

Stephen Ministry - Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

Next meeting: Monday, January 19 at 6pm

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Young Adult PALS - Contact Emma Pollard or Hunter Garrison

Meets Tuesdays at 7pm

-Events 1/8 - 1/14 -

1/11 - See Sunday listing above

1/12- 11:30am - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

1/13 - 4pm - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

7pm - Young Adult PALS Group

1/14 - 10am - LWML Quilters

12pm - Noon Prayer Service

12:45pm - Home-Centered PALS Meeting

6:30pm - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-Upcoming -

1/17 - 10am - Installation of the New Grace Sign

1/20 - 6:30pm - Grace Advisory Board Meeting via Zoom.

6:30pm - English as a Second Language Courses begin

1/21 - 12:30pm - Wednesdays at One- Chocolate Making. RSVP here.

2/18 - Ash Wednesday

-From the Church Office-

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