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The image of the crown of thorns in our symbol signifies how far God was willing to extend his grace to us. Christ suffered and died, and bore the crown of shame in order to give us the crown of righteousness.

The Triune God, traditionally visualized with a triangle has revealed the plan of salvation to human kind. Christ arose from the grave, ascended into heaven, and sent us his Spirit.

The Holy Spirit has been given the biblical image of a dove. The Holy Spirit reminds us of the deed of Christ, who came as a light into the darkness.

Lenten Devotional 2023: Were You There?

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Family Practices, Lent, Life Together

For Lent this year, Grace is offering a Lenten devotional book and discussion group on African-American Spirituals, titled Were You There.  According to the publisher’s description: “Valuable not only for their sublime musical expression, the African-American spirituals provide profound insights into the human condition and Christian life. Many spirituals focus on the climax of the Christian drama, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the ways in which those events bring about the liberation of God’s people. “In these devotions for the season of Lent, Luke A. Powery leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront the mystery of Christ’s atoning death and victory over the grave. Each selection includes the lyrics of the spiritual, a reflection by the author on the spiritual’s meaning, a Scripture verse related to that meaning, and a brief prayer.” Pastor Kelsi will be preaching on some of these same texts through Lent. A discussion group will meet weekly during Lent, likely Sunday mornings at 10am. We’ll take turns leading each other in a review and discussion of each chapter over the coming months.  Books are available in the office. RSVP to POCL@gracegr.org if you are interested in the...

A Wondering Practice

by | Jun 24, 2022 | Family Practices

This is a simple practice of checking in with all members of your family–whether there are two of you, whether you live in the same place, for all ages. By Sally Thomas, The Wondering Together Project: A Simple Tool For These Hard Times, from Building Faith.   Make Time Carve out about 10 minutes each day. Gather in a place and a way that fits into your life (at a table, on a daily walk, getting ready for bed, driving to school). Try to use the same space and time of day once you find what works well for you all. Have the wondering questions printed.   Make Space Set aside any digital distractions so that these ten minutes together are peaceful, and you can really listen to each other. Some families light a candle, dim the lights, or do something else to make this short time together feel special, but you don’t have to! One family member asks the first question. If it works, take turns leading the questions each day, as it underscores the agency of each household member, especially the youngest.   Ask Each Other The Wondering Questions “I wonder what part of today you liked the best?” Some may have just a word or two to share while others may tell a short story. Just listen to one another. Everyone always has the right to pass. When everyone has answered the first question, the second one is asked: “I wonder what part of today was the most important part?” Allow everyone to answer with a phrase or a short story. Then go onto the third question, “I wonder when...