Dear Grace,

Pencils are sharp; backpacks are packed, and school bells are ringing. Metro Atlanta area schools start back this week and next. We hold all students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators in our prayers for this season of new beginnings.

To celebrate and welcome the rhythm of a new school year, Grace is having a fall kick-off this Sunday and we hope to see YOU! Join us for all the opportunities this Sunday and throughout the fall, and think about who you can invite.

 

Join Grace as we kick-off the fall with celebratory worship, a blessing for all those going back to school, and lunch together. 

 

Over the past few years we've discerned that our vision together centers on food: nourishing ourselves and our community spiritually and physically. We have gifts for hospitality and feeding and find great joy and justice in the practice of eating together. Therefore, our theme for the fall, in worship, study, and mission is: A Place at the Table. We'll kick-off this series August 7^th, which will also include a blessing for all those part of the educational system, from pre-school to grad school. And of course, we have to kick-off our fall of food and faith by eating together! 

 

For the potluck: barbecue pulled pork, fried chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert if you are able.

 

 

Kick-off the fall by lifting your voice in song. All are welcome to sing an easy and accessible anthem during worship on August 7^th. If you'd like to sing, gather this Sunday the 7th at 10:30am in the sanctuary and share your gifts with our community. Questions or more information? Contact Michael Dauterman: dauterman.michael@gmail.com.

 

Youth Sunday School starts Sunday, 10am-10:45, 5^th-8^th Graders, downstairs

 Music and Worship Arts, 1^st Sunday of the month, 9:30-10am, Children's Area

 

Beginning this week, children and youth of all ages are invited to learn, sing and play together as they learn more about worship.

 

See you for our fall kick-off this Sunday and think about who you can bring with you!

 

Grace and peace,