Grace Church News

  1. Church Vocations Scholarships for Grace members

    Grace Church Vocations Scholarships offer financial support to Grace Church members pursuing vocational ministry, either within the church or in the secular world. Individuals from a variety of fields of study are eligible to apply for a Vocations Scholarship. The application deadline is June 15, 2022, for the 2022-23 academic year. Click on the links below…

  2. Family Sock Hop at Grace!

    Family Sock Hop at Grace!Friday, April 22, 6-8pm Bring the family to Grace for a good old-fashioned sock hop!The DJ will be spinning rock and roll oldies, the kind with a good beat that everyone loves to dance to! There’ll be fun for all with games, activities and contests. Dress up like it’s the 1950s….

  3. Breakfast at Grace, February 27, sponsored by the 8th grade confirmands

    The 8th grade confirmands and their mentors are preparing breakfast for the congregation on Sunday, with a free will offering to benefit New Moms. There’ll be breakfast casseroles, fruit, bakery, juice and coffee — along with smiling servers and good fellowship!   Please click on the link below to let the cooks know you’re coming.

  4. Donate food and other necessities for seniors served by Harmony Food Pantry

    Grace’s Children and Family Ministry is once again assembling gift bags of food and other necessities to be delivered to seniors served by the Harmony Community Food Pantry in North Lawndale.  The beginning of the year can be a difficult time for people who struggle with food insecurity. The Christmas donations end and there are…

  5. Christmas concert, December 12, 4pm

    In-person at Grace and also on live-stream Carols of the season presented by the choirs and orchestra of Grace Church and School Music by David Cherwien, Robert Hobby, Craig Phillips, and moreReadings by Susan Palo Cherwien Face coverings requiredFree-will offeringChildcare is available in the church nursery

  6. St. Olaf Christmas Festival Watch Party at Grace

    Join alumni and friends of St. Olaf College at a watch party for the 2021 Christmas Festival Concert, “Love Divine.” The concert will be live-streamed here at Grace in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 5, 2:30–5pm. All are welcome. Greeters will check proof of vaccination and ID at the door. Masks are required.  Register here.

  7. Hymn Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Carl Schalk

    Sunday, October 17, 4 p.m. LivestreamProgram Choirs from Concordia University will join Grace’s Parish Choir and brass ensemble in a hymn festival celebrating the music of composer and hymnody scholar Carl Schalk. The music begins at 4pm on Sunday, October 17, in the Grace sanctuary. Schalk, who passed away in January 2021, was a noted…

  8. Statement on Racism from Grace Church Council

    June 19, 2020 The events that have unfolded in our nation over the last few weeks have reawakened us to the deep divides that still exist within our country. Racism, manifested in individual acts and present throughout systems, continues to prevent us from being the beloved community that God intends. Our faith in the crucified…

  9. Time to get active

    by Pat Gulik, Parish Nurse We’ve spent many months restricting our activities to protect ourselves and others from Covid-19. Those months of restrictions may have affected our regular exercise routines, resulting in more sedentary lifestyles. Warmer weather and the lifting of most restrictions for those who are vaccinated (Yay!) will allow us to resume –or begin–the active lifestyle that is so important for general…

  10. GLOW summer outdoor worship

    Wednesdays through July 28Supper at 6pm, worship at 6:30pm GLOW stands for “Grace Lutheran on Wednesdays” — summer mid-week worship, with Holy Communion, in an informal, outdoor setting. All are welcome! We’ll meet outside the Bonnie Brae doors on Grace’s front lawn. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. If you’re coming for…