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Lent At Grace

The One Who Believes: A Lenten Journey through the Small Catechism

Wednesdays (6:15pm Meal, 7pm Worship)

This year, our Lenten emphasis will be on the six parts of Luther’s Small Catechism.

March 4: “Our Response – The Lord’s Prayer”

Click here to download the 2026 Lenten Devotional.

Intentional Invite: Game Night This Friday | This month marks the start of a new initiative called Intentional Invite, encouraging each of us to invite one person we know—a neighbor, friend, coworker, or family member—to join us in fellowship. February's Invite is a Game Night this Friday at 7pm at the church.

You’re Invited: Our First-Ever Ministry Mingle! |

We’re excited to host our very first Ministry Mingle — a fresh, interactive way to discover how God is at work through the ministries of our church! Think of it as a Ministry Fair — but with a twist. This isn’t just about signing up for something. It’s about exploring how your gifts, passions, and experiences might connect with the ways God is already moving in and through our congregation.

At the Ministry Mingle, you’ll:

• Learn about current ministry opportunities
• Meet leaders and volunteers
• Discover new ways to serve
• Participate in a fun, interactive activity designed to help you reflect on your next step

Whether you’re brand new, have been here for years, or are simply wondering, “Where do I fit?” — this event is for you. We can’t wait to see how God might connect your heart to His work.

Property Work Day March 7 at 10am | Join us for a Grace Property Work Day as we care for our church home together! We’ll be working on projects around the main church, Grace House, and parking lot, and installing our new, larger Grace sign to better welcome our community.

There’s a task for everyone, and even a little time helps. Come serve, enjoy fellowship, and help us steward the place God has given us. (Please note that if it rains, the Work Day will take place March 14.) Questions? See Kathy Peterson this Sunday at the Ministry Mingle or contact resource@gracedurham.org.

Easter Basket Collection | Grace will be collecting goodies to put together Easter baskets for Early Head Start families- keep an eye out for signs in the narthex explaining what will be needed. The baskets will be assembled during our March Intentional Invite: Blooms and Blessings on Saturday, March 21- more information on this coming soon!

-Recurring News-

Zoom Book Club

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

Next meeting: TBD

Upcoming Books:

March: Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Family PALS

Contact: Donna Walston

Sunday, March 15 at 9am

Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Home-Centered PALS

Contact: Barb Tippin

Wednesday, March 18 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

Sundays at 3pm

-Upcoming Events-

2/27 - 7pm - Intentional Invite: Game Night

3/1 - See Sunday listing above

3/2 - 11:30am Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study

3/3 - 4pm - Growing Through Grief - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis

6:30pm - English Second Language Class

Contact Deaconess Anna for more information and to help out.

3/4 - 10am - LWML Quilting

12pm - Lenten Noon Prayer Service

6:15pm - Simple Supper

7pm - Lenten Midweek Service

3/5 - 7pm - Witness Workshop (Zoom)

3/7 - 10am - Property Work Day and Installation of Grace Sign

Click here for the church calendar.

-From the Church Office-

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