Upcoming Events at Grace DC
- Fall Picnic
is here! Come one, come all! Bring your friends, family, and co-workers to enjoy the sumptuous shade of Rock Creek Park Grove 13, on Sept 13 from 1-5pm. To volunteer to help email Evan. What should you bring? Read more »
- Fourth Friday Dinner
These dinners are a great way to get to know more people and get connected within Grace DC. Dinners of 10-12 people are hosted in homes across the city. Sign up now for the next dinner, scheduled for Sept 25 (last day Sept 17). To host a dinner, contact Yan Lee. - Missions Prayer: Peru Team
Every third Sunday of the month, we gather to hear about one of the missions we support and then spend some time in prayer for them. Next: Sept 21; gather downstairs in Kendall Room 1 at 7pm after the service. We’ll hear a recap from the team that went to Peru, to support the Berrys; all they experienced and did, and then will give thanks and pray for the Berrys and their church planting work in Lima. Contact Katherine with questions.
- CG New Leaders Training
The next Community Group New Leaders Training seminar will be on Saturday, Sept 27. If you know someone who you think might be a good CG leader (or you are interested), please talk to them about it and encourage them to attend. Attending the training implies no commitment, it is just an introduction. For more info, or to sign up, contact Katie Sheerin.
- Sonship Class
This ten-week course is designed to promote ongoing renewal in your life and relationships. We’ll learn how the gospel of Jesus Christ gives us a new and perfect identity—we are adopted into God’s family, loved as his sons and daughters (hence the course’s title)—and how this re-defines every aspect of our lives. How can we be more honest about our sin and weakness (repentance)? How does grace propel us outward in love and service? How does the gospel change the way we look at the world? Read more »
- Grace DC Membership Seminar
Interested in learning more about the Grace DC community? Maybe even becoming a member? Come to our membership seminar and get your questions answered Saturday, October 25, 9am-4pm. Attendance in no way obligates you to become a member. Contact Mel for details.
- Save the Date: Retreat ‘08!
This church runs on volunteers, and so does our retreat! Marketing, games, welcoming, carpooling logistics, program planning, baking, and more: there are jobs of all sizes and types. Contact Keith Capp to find out how you can get involved. Retreat will be November 7-9 in beautiful Capon Springs, WV!
Upcoming Events in Washington DC
- STEPdc needs tutors
STEPdc, one of our partner ministries, is recruiting tutors for the 2008-2009 school year. STEP Tutoring is held from October through May on the first three Thursdays of each month from 6-8pm. Tutoring will take place at Bruce Monroe (formerly know as Park View) Elementary School in Northwest Washington DC. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and pour into the life of a child! If you are interested, please call Karmen Taylor, Program Director for STEPdc, at 202-829-8989.
- The Anacostia Gracious Arts Program (AGAP)
is looking to form a new board this fall. We are seeking responsible individuals, particularly those with professional skills (e.g. accountants, lawyers, MBA’s, etc). If you are interested and would like to use your gifts to help AGAP build a strong foundation, please contact Yan Lee at yanlee@ucla.edu, preferably before September 7th.
- Seminary Class: Intro to Pastoral & Theological Studies
Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is holding a class, taught by Dr. Howard Griffith, at the Grace DC office, Wednesdays 7:30pm-10:00pm, Sept. 3 - Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26). RTS is allowing Grace DC members to audit the class at no charge (normal audit cost is $420). Please contact with Duke to sign up for the class or if you have any questions.
- The Lay Counselor Institute
.. is providing its Level 1 training at Grace Community Church on September 11, 12 and 13 (two nights and one day), an exposure to the ministry of lay counseling in a challenging and relational format, led by Dr. William Clark. It will be a time of self-examination and teaching about how God uses us to care for others. This training provides a biblical understanding of people, the dynamics of our problems and a framework to facilitate this role. More information can be found at www.lciministry.org or by emailing Rena Tolson, or at (301)661-5276.
- Graduate Student?
If you are a graduate student and would like to meet Christian graduate students on your campus, please contact Kevin Offner who serves graduate students with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and who is an elder at our church.
- Make a Difference Day: Sept 6
National Community Church, DC, is helping local churches organize “Make a Difference Day” through an aide organization, Convoy of Hope. The day will provide 8K free groceries, carnival, haircuts and many other services to DC residents, as well as seeking to establish long term relationships between residents and existing organizations. Contact Convoy directly to volunteer, or email info@convoydc.org.
Get Involved
- Fellowship Team: Meeting
Would you like to help plan fun events for the church? Come to the Fellowship Team meeting this Sunday, Sept 7 at 4pm in Kendall Room 1 for a brief meeting. For more info or with questions, Helena.
- Mom’s Bible Study & Fellowship
meets Thursday mornings during the school year, 9:30am-12pm at Calvary Baptist in Kendall Hall 3 & 4 (ground floor, under sanctuary). Childcare is provided. Parking is located in the large lot at 9th & H Streets, but Metro is recommended. Fliers are available on the Info Table in the lobby on Sundays. Contact Meg Hoburg for more info. Note: on Summer Break, restarting September 4! See you then!
- Give the 411: Info Table
We need people to man the Info Table before and after the service. This ministry is crucial in helping newcomers getting plugged into fellowship and service opportunities. Contact Janae to serve.
- Coffee Hour
Following the service on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, join us for Coffee Hour in Woodward Hall and make some new friends (and browse the library!). We ask each community group to host one Coffee Hour a year: we need people to sign up for September! Email coordinators Karen Groen or D’Ann Lettieri for available dates.
- HIV/AIDS in DC
3-5% of the population of DC has HIV or AIDS: the highest rate of any major city in the US. Join a working group to pray, study and think about how we might serve our neighbors who face this disease. Contact Justin (justinthomasj@gmail.com) for info or with questions.
- Neighborhood Groups: Multi-Church Fellowship
In response to the Loving Your Neighbor Symposium, Christ Our Shepherd, Grace DC, and Church of the Resurrection/Advent are encouraging the formation of neighborhood groups. Catch the vision for these groups… Read more »
- Eat & Meet
Following the service on the first and third Sundays of each month, we invite anyone and everyone to meet in the front entryway at 7pm and walks a few blocks to a local restaurant. Those new to the church are especially welcome, but all are encouraged to come! (email Deb to be a part of the eat & meet team)
- Hosting a dinner
Have you been coming to Grace for a while or are a member, and have a heart for welcoming people? Practice the art of hospitality: consider hosting a Fourth Friday Dinner in the District. Contact Yan Lee.
- City Prayer
Feel overwhelmed by the city sometimes? Want to help the needy, but don’t know how? Here’s an idea: weekly prayer time set aside to focus on our city and mercy ministry outreach. We meet Tuesday mornings at 7:15am at the church office. Contact Justin for info or with questions. (click here for other prayer opportunities)
- Get more involved!
Your church needs you. We are looking for a fresh round of volunteers for many of our ministry teams, including Greeting, Setup, Communion, Fellowship, etc. Click here for an exhaustive list of the ministry teams within the church. Email Kara if you are wanting to help out and get more involved at Grace DC.
Miscellaneous
- Lending Library
We’re delighted to offer a Lending Library, available for use at Coffee Hours every second and fourth Sunday. Stop by the cart and browse the books. To be a part of the library team, email Richard Boles. Click here for details: Read more »
- Can we pray for you?
Click here to see the ways that you can let us know how to pray for you. The Grace DC prayer team would love to be praying with and for you.
- Parking
We recommend Metro, since the church is just one block from Gallery Place/Chinatown stop (red, yellow, green). The closest parking lot is one block north west of Calvary Baptist at 9th and H with the only entrance on 9th (a one way street; south). Pick up a card from the Info Table to get a reduced rate of $3 parking for parking in that lot.
Metered Handicapped parking spots are available to the public on the north side of H Street, right by the church building.
NOTE: the Calvary lot attached to the building on 8th Street is reserved for families with small children. To reserve a spot, go to Calendar and click “Open Registrations”. Then select the month which you would like to park. - Lost & Found
is located at the Info Table before and after the Sunday service. Please check it if you’ve lost something at church lately. We have a lot of umbrellas and sunglasses just now…
- Offering checks
can be sent to Grace DC at 637 Indiana Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004. If you’d like to donate stock to the church or learn more about the tax benefits of doing so, email our accountant Selwyn. Ever wonder why we don’t do giving online? Read this short article by our own Bob Baldwin, “Thoughts on the act of giving during the worship service”.