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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Sunday, November 24th

Christ the King Sunday

Pastor: Dave Brooks / Organist: Erin Hodge

Scheduled to Serve


8:30 AM -

  • Lutheran Worship & Liturgy Class will meet Sunday.


9:00 - 10:00 AM -

  • Sunday Discussion Group Meets Downstairs - Video - “Christianity, the Second Thousand Years”


9:30 - 10:00 AM -

  • Fellowship time in the fellowship hall


10:10 AM - Divine Worship


11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Ministry Celebration in the Fellowship Hall - In Celebration of All Who Serve Him
  • All are welcome to celebrate with Hors D'Oeuvres and beverages


5:30 PM -

  • Duke Lutherans Evening Prayer and Dinner

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  • Ministry Celebration - In Appreciation for those who Serve Him

When: This Sunday following Worship Service 11:30am - 1:00pm

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: Hors D'Oeuvres and beverages will be served in appreciation for those who serve Him.

Menu: Shrimp Cocktail, Veggie Shooters, Stuffed Mushrooms, Chaucuterie Cups, Cocktail Meatballs, coffee, tea, water, and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

All Welcomed to celebrate! RSVP here.


  • Senior Adult Ministry | The latest newsletter was sent this week. Click here for a copy.



  • Choir Practice for the Christmas Oratorio is Coming Up on November 23, 2024 from 12-2 PM | Click here to see the announcement.


  • Support The Duke Lutherans Year End “Good Courage” Appeal
  • Week after week, the Duke Lutherans pray for faith and courage, trusting that even when the way forward is unclear, God’s guidance and unfailing love are sure. The Duke Lutherans are sustained through your prayers, love, and giving. For the past three years (2021-2023) 77% of the ministry’s budget came from individual donations. Your gift enables us to focus on our Spirit-filled mission to be an inclusive campus ministry community of undergraduate and graduate students, called to share God’s gift of life together. Click here for photos and to read the year-end appeal letter from Pastor Amanda. Click here for the Duke Lutherans Strategic Plan.

-Recurring News-

Small Groups at Grace |

Your community for:

  • Prayer
  • Activity
  • Learning
  • Service

We'll skip the December BOLT and pick up again in 2025.

Contact: Chris Wethman

November Zoom Book Club - Date: Nov. 25, Zoom at 6:45 PM

November - Elevation by Stephen King

December - Sullivan's Island: A Lowcountry Tale by Dorothea Benton Frank

Contact: Donna Gesell

Next Meeting Today at 4:30 PM;

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

Contact: Barb Tippin

Stephen Ministry meets first or second Monday of the month. Next meeting December 9 at 6 PM. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Contact: Joyce Rea or Joe Wethman

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).

Next Meeting:

November 26th at 4 PM - "Supporting Children and Teens When a Loved One Has Died"

Presenter - Jean Hartford-Todd

Growing Thru Grief is Hiring a Program Director - Click here to see the Job Description.

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. To see the GtG schedule through the end of 2024, click here.

- Events 11/21 thru 11/27 -

11/21 - 4:30 PM - Home-Centered PALS facilitation meeting

11/22 - No events scheduled

11/23 - 12-2 PM - Choir Rehearsal for Christmas Oratorio.

11/24 - See Sunday listing above

11/25- 11:30 AM - Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

6:45 PM - Book Club on Zoom

11/26 - 4 - 6 PM - Growing thru Grief

11/27 - 10 AM - LWML Quilters

12 PM - Noon Prayer Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Choir Rehearsal

Click here for the church calendar.

- Important Dates November and Beyond -

11/28, 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Church Office Closed

12/1 - First Sunday in Advent (be sure to pick up an Advent Devotion Booklet!)

The Advent Theme for this year is "Advent Begins the Story"

12/4, 11, 18 Advent Services - 12 Noon - Advent Midday Service with Holy Communion

7 PM - Simple Suppers at 6 PM and Advent Holden Evening Prayer

12/7 - 10 AM - Hanging of the Greens

12/8 - 11:30 AM - A Taste of Grace with Pastor Brooks - Have you been visiting Grace and want to know more? Do you have a question you're just dying to ask? Are you wondering if Grace is "the place" for you? Satisfy your curiosity and join Pastor Brooks for conversation after the service on Sunday, December 8th. Refreshments will be provided. 

12/14 - 1 - 4 PM - SAVE THE DATE! Christmas Market (Click here for poster!)

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:00p - 4:00p

Where: GLC courtyard, Grace House foyer and parking lot

What: Music, crafts, farmers, vendors from this season's Farmers Market. Other ideas also welcomed. Look for more details and flyers in the coming weeks. Do you or someone you know have a gift for craft making? If so, let us know, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Barbara Silvernail or Dan Heuser

-Serving Opportunities-

  • Walltown Neighborhood Food Ministries - Sign up to shop, bag, distribute food.


-From the Church Office-

NOTE: Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29. All articles for the weekly e-news should be sent to the church office no later than the Tuesday prior to the Thursday mailing. If your group meeting time on Sunday has changed with the new Worship schedule, please let the office know. This form may also be used to submit articles.

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