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New Sermon Series | Starting this Sunday, Pastor will begin a three-week sermon series on Building a Foundation of Generosity — with open hearts, open minds, and open hands. Join us as we explore how a spirit of generosity shapes our faith and deepens our life together.

Ignition: Welcome to Grace | Discover more about what it means to be called by Jesus to life with Him with this 4-week class series beginning October 19 following Divine Worship for those interested in becoming members or exploring this call. Current members are also invited to attend as this class will unpack how we are a teaching, serving, and sending congregation.

October Wednesdays at One : Computers & Technology |

Do you ever wish you had someone to walk you through those tricky tech questions — like how to manage photos on your phone, organize files on your computer, or use new apps more confidently? Here’s your chance! Join us for a Q&A session on Wednesday, October 29, with Grace’s own Dan & Becky Thomas. To make the most of our time together, please click here to submit your questions ahead of time. This will give Dan and Becky time to prepare helpful demonstrations and resources tailored to what you’re most curious about. Lunch will be at 12:30pm with the Q&A session starting at 1pm.

Parking Lot Repaving Change of Date | An update that our parking lot will now be repaved the week of October 20. The Green Street entrance will be closed because of sidewalk repair, but the Buchanan Street entrance will be open. However, please do not park around the center ring in the process! Thank you for your patience with this project. Questions? Contact resource@gracedurham.org.

Young Adult PALS | A new small group ministry is starting on October 14! We invite all young adults to join us on Tuesday evenings at 7pm at Grace to for fellowship, to pray together, and to study God’s Word. If you have any questions, contact dco.anna.voelker@gracedurham.org.

Win this Quilt (Deadline October 12) | Last Sunday, we recognized the faithful ministry of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML).

We’re grateful for these women and the vital role they play in the life and outreach of the church, including making quilts for Lutheran World Relief for distribution around the world. You have the opportunity to win the quilt pictured! To make a donation and enter the drawing (100% of donations go to LWML Mites), use the envelope that will be in the bulletin this Sunday, or donate online. If donating online, please email office@gracedurham.org with your name and phone number so we can enter you in the drawing. Make checks payable to Grace Lutheran Church with "LWML" in memo line. Cash also accepted (please also note it will go towards "LWML"). Entry deadline: October 12. Drawing: October 15.

Ministry of the Month: Stephen Ministry by the Numbers |

2025 is Stephen Ministry's 50th anniversary! Today, more than 14,000 congregations and other organizations have enrolled. They represent more than 190 Christian denominations and come from all 50 states in the US, 10 Canadian provinces, and 30 other countries. Over 80,000 people have been trained as Stephen Leaders, who in turn have trained more than 600,000 laypersons. These Stephen Ministers have provided one-to-one Christian care and support to more than one-and-a-half million care receivers in Stephen Ministry caring relationships—and have ministered to millions more in less formal ways. Click here to see a map that lists all the Stephen Ministry congregations that are currently active in the US and Canada. If you want to know more about Stephen Ministry, contact our Stephen Leaders, Joe Wethman and Joyce Rea.

Maita October Updates | Click here for the October newsletter from Gustavo and Ruth Maita, LCMS Missionaries in Puerto Rico who Grace has supported for years.

If you are interested in a short-term mission trip to serve alongside the Maita family and see firsthand how God is working globally, click here to fill out a short Google form. Dates are still to be determined.

-Recurring News-

Zoom Book Club - Contact Donna Gesell for more information.

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm.

Future books:

October: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

November: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto

Family PALS- Contact: Donna Walston

Next meeting Sunday, October 19 at 9am.

Home-Centered PALS - Contact: Barb Tippin

Next meeting Wednesday, October 15 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, November 17 at 6 PM.

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

-Events 10-9 - 10/15-

10/9 - 6:30 PM - Resource Board Meeting

10/11 - 1 PM - 4PM - Grace Farmers Market

10/12 - See Sunday listing above

10/13 - 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

10/14 - 4 PM - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

7 PM - Young Adult PALS Group

10/15 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service

12:45 PM - Home-Centered PALS Meeting

3 PM - Walltown Ministry Committee

6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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