Join Grace UMC in the month of September for a new sermon and small group series!

Our leading question, “I’ve been meaning to ask... ”conveys intentionality, warmth, curiosity, and consideration. In essence, this question also implies the following statements: “I’ve been thinking about you and I’ve been wanting to check in... You’ve been on my mind... I haven’t known how to have this conversation, but I’m getting started with a question.” The ellipses symbolize the main objective of this series: to cultivate courageous conversations— and to keep having them, even if we need to pause. Our weekly sub-themes provide a trajectory for going deeper.

As you can see, these questions aren’t surface level; they invite us to share our pain and seek ways to care for one another. We pray that through vulnerability and authenticity these conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty. This series alone will not resolve our divisions and differences. However, it will invite us to behold each other as images of the divine. It will help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. It will show us the simple power of asking unassuming questions. It will remind us that courage is rooted in the heart.

Join us as we begin this series on Sunday, September 7th at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Small Groups: Pick the time and location that works best for you!

Sundays | 9:30 am | September 7-28 | Wesley Room | 4 Weeks

Mondays | 10:00 am | September 8-29 |  ZOOM  (Meeting ID: 830 1795 5643; Passcode: 475467) | 4 Weeks

Wednesdays | 6:15 pm | September 10-October 1 | Wesley Room | 4 Weeks

Saturdays | 10 am | Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, & Dec. 6 | Parlor | College Students & Young Professionals

Join Grace UMC friends for a Small Group based on the sermon series for the month of September called “I’ve been meaning to ask…” All courageous conversations begin with simple questions and the curiosity to truly listen. This series offers us an opportunity to behold each other as images of the divine, to strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion, and to remember the power of asking unassuming questions. There are three Small Group options offered weekly. Curriculum will be provided. There is no homework or pre-reading required.