Grace UCC Community News & Events

Grace UCC Afterschool Program 

We are beginning an afterschool program for kids up through elementary school. Join us each Wednesday at 4 PM for a time of music, videos, Bible lessons and crafts.  We are meeting via Zoom under the leadership of Kelly Pineda, our new Director of Children and Youth Ministry. To know more, please contact Kelly at Youthministry@grucc.com!

Please use the following link to join us! 

Topic: after school program
Time: Jan 26, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Children's Ministry Needs Volunteers! 

Children’s Church stopped during the height of the pandemic, but its time to restart it for kids grades 1-5. Videos, Music, Bible Lessons and snacks are a great way to spend time during the service. Kids leave after the children’s moment and return for the closing hymn. Its about 25-30 minutes each week. We need YOU to help take turns leading this important ministry. It will hopefully not be more than once every 4-5 weeks. All the resources are provided. Talk to Kelly or Pastor Rob to know more! (Personal Note: We are trying very hard to grow the children’s ministry, but it can’t happen without help. Please do consider being a part of this important ministry!)

 Welcome Lutheran Social   Services!

As anticipated, Lutheran Social Services Immigrant and Refugee Resettlement Services is moving into offices at Grace Church. The staff of 4 people will occupy the double office space on the second floor next the pastor’s study. The anticipated move in date is January 17th! Welcome Lutheran Social Services!

New Council Officials Elected!

Thanks to everyone who helped with a wonderful congregational meeting after worship on November 21^st. We elected new officers and said thanks to departing ones. A word of thanks and love to Missy Moxley and Jerry Princler for their leadership as they step down from the President and VP roles. A big welcome to Trish Abell who is our new VP and Rachel Fisher who is the new chair of the Administrative Commission. Sam Swann, who formerly chaired the Admin Commission has been elected to serve as the new Council President! Welcome and Thanks to all you those who serve Grace Church so faithfully!

Collections for The Fredrick Food Bank

Don’t forget our food collection weekly at church. The basket is filling up again after many months of slow activity due to Covid. The food is blessed on the 3rd Sunday of each month and then brought to the Frederick Food Bank.

~Thank you for your continued generosity!

Grace UCC Annual Coat & Sock Drive

We will begin collecting new warm socks and new, or gently used, winter coats!! The coats & socks will be collected in our Collection Boxes and provide them for the homeless community.   

Volunteer Opportunities with City Youth Matrix! 

City Youth Matrix (CYM) is a local nonprofit that removes barriers so children can experience the wealth of enrichment opportunities that Frederick provides.

We guide our families through the process of selecting and registering for activities by helping them navigate the process from start to finish. We also provide help with activity fees and transportation to programs so families are empowered to access a diverse variety of extracurricular activities for their children.

City Youth Matrix is gearing up to add 18 new member families this January! This means more children placed in community enrichment programs and CYM activities and more parents empowered to help their families. 

This means our need for new volunteers to make this happen - is one of our very highest priorities. Please help us by saying "yes" to volunteering and also by sharing these opportunities with your friends, family and colleagues. 

Our most pressing needs are: Drivers, Interpreters, Family Liaisons, and Assistants at CYM events. PLEASE NOTE: Each of these 'jobs' take as little time as an hour or two. Just giving that little bit of time makes such a positive difference!

San Mar Children's Home Christmas gift-cards!!

Many thanks to those who gave money and gift cards for the San Mar Family Services Christmas Drive We raised $350.00 and that money will go to buy gift cards for kids in need. Awesome!

~Thank you for your generosity!