Sunday Formation

Bible Study Between the Morning Services (Adults)

After the 7:30am service (Roughly 8:30am)

• The Power of a Focused Heart – Life Lessons from the Beatitudes
• Led by The Rev. Libby Wade, Grace Church Rector

Contact: The Rev. Libby Wade

 

Nursery (Babies and Toddlers)

During the 9:45 am service and post-service Christian Formation time (9:30a-Noon)

Loving and competent care for our youngest churchgoers during the 9:45 am service often includes simple Bible stories.

Contacts: Tina Apperson, Carol Griffin

 

Good News Time (Young Children)

During the 9:45 am service

Young children (through 3rd grade) follow the cross after the Gospel reading to the Treehouse Library for a special story and activity time. They return in time for communion.

Contact: April Cochran

 

Weaving the Family of God (Preschool-1st Grade)

After the 9:45 am service

Sunday School in an upstairs classroom for children in Preschool or the 1st grade shares the biblical story in engaging ways and weaves Episcopal tradition through the lessons. The series fosters the spiritual formation and growth of our children Christ’s love and mercy, teaches the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation, and sends our children into the world as Christ’s ambassadors.

Contact: Stacy Grimes and Charlene Baker

 

Faith in Fiction (Adults)

After the 9:45 am service

A different short story is discussed each week with an eye toward issues and themes of faith. The current anthology being used is “Eyes to See Vol. 2.” Each week is a stand-alone session and new people are welcome at any time.

Contacts: Matt Jaeger, Gerry Gutfreund

 

Images of God + The Soup Project (2nd-5th grade)

After the 9:45 am service

Together, we’ll explore Katherine Paterson’s “Images of God.” We will also undertake the Great Soup Project of 2011-12! We are Paducah Cooperative Ministry’s “Soup Church” so we will be collecting and counting soup donations all year!

Contact:  Libby Wade and Meghan Holland

 

 

Harry Potter Preaches the Gospel (Middle School)

After the 9:45 am service in the Youth Media Room, November 6, 13, & 20.

A three-part Christian Formation series for Middle school ages. Led by The Rev. Meghan Holland.
We’ll be reading (or re-reading, in a lot of cases) “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and talking about the story alongside the Gospel. Although the author never intended the Harry Potter books to be religious in nature, we can use our imaginations to meet Christ in these fantastic books. Please let Mo. Meg know via email if you need a copy of the book.

Contact: The Rev. Meghan Holland

 I Will With God’s Help (Middle and High School)

After the 9:45 am service

The Rt. Rev. Terry White, our new bishop, will be visiting Grace on October 30th. This class is designed to be an exploration and preparation of confirmation. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)

Contact: Stefan Jagoe and Donna Groves

 

Episcopal Youth Community

Sunday evenings

See the youth newsletter, bulletin boards, or website for dates of activities for this group that combines service, fellowship, and learning for 6th-12th grade youth.

Contacts: Stefan Jagoe, Donna Groves

 

Inquirers’ Class – Your Faith, Your Life (Adults)

Days and times to be determined – 1st session September 25th, 6pm.

Thinking about joining the Episcopal Church? This class will explore their own faith journeys and learning about the Episcopal Church’s approach to faith. A la carte sessions available through The Rev. Libby Wade.

Contact: The Rev. Libby Wade