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SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD


Join us at New Canaan High School for our 9:30am worship service.
 
 
8:45am - Join our Elders in the Choral Room for a time of communal prayer.

9:30am Service - We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for worship music, and Youth Pastor Rob Knechtle's message, Foundation of Forgiveness. We offer programming for children and teens, with a live stream of the service on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.

After the Service

High School Girl’s Brunch: Meet up with Youth Leader Irina Rodriguez for our trip to Rosie in New Canaan. RSVP to Irina HERE.

Summer Mission Trip: This summer, a group from Grace will partner with The Philadelphia Project from July 20 to 26th. Come hear all about what Youth Pastor Rob has planned for this hands-on experience to serve a community in need. They'll meet in Room 232.

Sunday Small Group: Join Assistant Pastor Stuart Knechtle for a post-service small group. This Bible study format is open to all adults and starts at 11:15am in the Wagner Room.
 
Thrive in '25/TI25: Elders Heidi and Ari Maunula start a new series on scripture memorization. TI25 helps us, individually and collectively, become spiritually fit and experience immediate benefits in our walk with Christ and victory over sin. Join the group in Room 231.

This Afternoon

Middle School Bridgeport Islanders Game: Tickets are still available if you'd like to join the group for the 3pm game. Click HERE to register, and choose "Middle School Islanders Game."
COMING UP
 
3/22 Women’s 7-Week Lenten Bible Study: Journey to the Cross @ 9:30am/Grace offices, 134 Main Street, 2nd Floor, New Canaan. For details, connect with Carla HERE.

3/22 Men’s Saturday Morning Bible Study @ 10am/New Canaan Library, Tait Conference Room, New Canaan. Connect with Bo Beatty HERE for details.

3/22 Sweet Life Gathering @ 3pm/Schaefer’s home, New Canaan. RSVP to Nancy Litteral HERE.

3/25 Divorce Care @ 7pm/Grace Offices 134 Main Street, 2nd Floor, New Canaan. For details, please reach out to Donna Buhl HERE.

3/25 Anxious for Nothing @ 8pm/Zoom for family members and caregivers who have loved ones struggling with mental health and addiction. To participate in this gathering, connect with Dawn Jones HERE.

3/27 Young Adults Watch Party The Chosen @ 6pm/AMC Theater, Port Chester OR Trumbull Marquis. RSVP to Adam Arias HERE.

3/30 Easter Fun: Families with Young Children are invited to join Catherine Palazola in Room 232 to prepare unique Easter decorations for senior citizens at the Waveny Care Center. Middle and High school students are invited to meet Miss Adrienne in room 223 to help stuff eggs for our 5,000 Easter Egg Hunt.
 
** Miss Adrienne is collecting nut-free Easter candy for our Easter Egg hunt. Please drop off your donations at the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings!

3/30 Worship Music: Adam Arias invites you to join him after the service with Grace musicians for an extra hour of worship music. All are welcome!
In the lead up to Easter, we reflect on the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with the renewal of our faith.
 
To celebrate this special time, we’re hosting a variety of exciting events and programming focusing on this Season of Renewal. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to share these events with family and friends by inviting them to join you at Grace Community Church this Easter! 
 
Sunday, April 6th - Invite a Family to Grace
We’ll host a Family Service with children in kindergarten and up enjoying the service with their parents. Our Children's Choir will sing, we’ll have a kid’s message from Assistant Pastor Stuart, and sermon from Senior Pastor Cliffe. Nursery care for babies through 4-years-old will be available. Stay afterward for donuts and lemonade!
 
Sunday, April 13th: Palm Sunday
After the service, join our Women’s Ministry team to create mini spring flower arrangements which will be delivered to residents at the Waveny Care Center in New Canaan.
 
Friday, April 18th: Good Friday Reflections
All are invited at 5:00pm for worship music, a scriptural account of Jesus’ final days, Communion, and Youth Pastor Rob’s message, Covenant at Calvary. Plan to stay afterward from 6-7:30pm for a potluck supper in the Wagner Room.
 
Sunday, April 20th: Easter Sunday
Experience the joy of Easter beginning with a Family Breakfast at 8:30am in the Wagner Room, followed by our 9:30am service and Senior Pastor Cliffe’s message, Life After Death. After the service, kids won’t want to miss visiting with bunnies and lambs, and our 5,000 egg hunt with refreshments on the Athletic Field.
 
Stay tuned to sign up for the Good Friday Potluck and/or Easter Family Breakfast!

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