Grace Lutheran Church - News & Upcoming Events

Vacation Bible School: Hero Central

5/11/2017

July 17-21, 2017, 6-8:30pm

Join us for our 2017 VBS as we teach kids how discover their strength in God. Register online or by calling 420-4704. Children age 3 (must be potty trained) through rising 6th graders are invited to join us for a week of exciting activities and music.

Click Here to Register

Annual Spring Flea Market ~ April 29th

4/11/2017

Annual Spring Flea Market
Saturday, April 29th
all proceeds benefit Grace Lutheran Day School

Sign up in the Narthex to volunteer
Sign up in the Narthex to bake goodies
Rent a space ($10 each)
Donate items to the Preschool Table

Spread the word by inviting neighbors, family, and friends to the Facebook Event!

Holy Week & Easter

4/7/2017

Holy Week

Palm/Passion Sunday—April 9th
- Worship at 8:30 & 11am
Maundy Thursday—April 13
- Worship at 7pm
- Footwashing, Holy Communion, & stripping of the altar
Good Friday—April 14
- Worship at 7pm
- Adoration of the cross
Easter Vigil—Saturday, April 15
- Worship at 7pm
- Kid-friendly extended readings, Baptisms, Holy Communion, & celebratory reception

Easter Sunday

8:30am—Contemporary Worship Service
9:45am—Easter Potluck Breakfast
10am—Easter Egg Hunt
11am—Traditional Worship Service

2016 Annual Report

3/6/2017

The Start of Lent...

2/20/2017

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 28,2017
6:30-7:30pm
The GLC Youth will be serving pancakes (including gluten-free) with all the fixings.
A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the Food Pantry.

Ash Wednesday ~ March 1st
6:45-8:59am ~ “Ashes To Go” (stop by for ashes and/or prayer)
Noon ~ Simply Worship Service (with ashes & Holy Communion)
7pm ~ Worship Service (with ashes & Holy Communion)

Wednesdays in Lent
Mar 8, 15, 22, 28, April 5
6:30pm ~ Soup, Salad, & Bread Supper
7pm ~ Worship based on Luther’s Small Catechism

Wednesday, January 11th

1/10/2017

The Office will be open regular hours (9am-Noon)
Potluck & Bible Study will be held as normal (6:30pm meal & 7pm study)

However, please still be careful venturing out as many roads are still icy/slushy.

Tuesday, January 10th

1/9/2017

The office will remain closed Tuesday morning as we wait for the temperature to rise and the roads to thaw a bit.

Pastor-Leslie will be working from home and available via email or cell phone.
The Council meeting will go ahead as scheduled (Tuesday at 7pm).

Monday, January 9th Closures/Cancellations

1/9/2017

For everyone's safety...

The Office will be closed on Monday. Pastor will be working from home and can be reached at 757-598-3522.
Food Pantry will be closed and will reopen January 16th (9am-12:45pm).
Bell Choir rehearsal is cancelled and will meet again on Janaury 23rd at 7pm.
The Preschool Board meeting is also cancelled for Jan 9th and is rescheduled for Monday, January 16th at 6:30pm.

...please stay safe and warm!

January 8, 2017 ~ CLOSED due to weather

1/7/2017

Due to the weather, we are cancelling all church activities including Sunday morning services for Sunday, January 8th.

Also, the office may be closed on Monday along with other Monday activities. Please watch for Chesapeake Public School closures for guidance for activities Monday and call before venturing out.

Please be safe and stay warm!

Special Congregational Meeting

1/2/2017

Sunday, January 15th at 9:45am (between services)
All voting members are asked to attend. We will be voting to authorize the repair or replacement of the heating/cooling unit in the back of the Fellowship Hall. The meeting should be very brief and refreshments will be provided. See the official letter below for more information.

Grace Lutheran Church

a community of believers in Christ called to be servants to all people.

521 PROVIDENCE ROAD
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23325

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
9am - Noon

Telephone

757-420-4704

SUNDAY SCHEDULE (Summer)

8:30am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Traditional Worship