A reminder that articles for the Chimes newsletter are due by the 15th of the month, which means that articles for the December edition are due by this coming Monday. Please submit complete articles by dropping them off in the church office or emailing them to charlenehjort@gracedesmoines.org.
Items to be included in the worship bulletin or the Beyond the Red Doors email are due each Wednesday by noon.
New Group Reading the Bible in One Year
Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible? Grace is starting a new Bible study group in January of 2022 with the goal being to read the entire Bible in one year. The study will be based on “The Bible Year: A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days”, which features weekly videos and lessons. Once we have identified all of those who wish to participate, we will figure out a regular meeting time that works for the majority of the group. Contact Coreen Witke at coreenwitke@gracedesmoines.org or call her at 515.255.6400 ext. 230 to register for the group.
Advent Devotional
Our Advent Devotional this year is called “Close to Home” from Sanctified Art. The booklet includes art, poetry, songs, and scripture for each day of Advent. In addition, there are opportunities for journaling and reflection. This booklet will help you live fully with joy, hope, and courage…beyond the season of Advent. Anyone who would like a copy of this booklet is asked to add their name to the sign up sheets in the entryway and narthex of the church. An online sign up will be available soon. If you have any questions, please contact Coreen Witke in the church office.
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER WREATHS & GREENERY FROM THE GRACE YOUTH!
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS!
Youth Group meets each Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. by the garages. Anyone in High School or Middle School is invited to join...all are welcome! Look for the fire pit and join in the fun. Any questions may be addressed to Nathan at 515-577-0190 or nathandelange@gracedesmoines.org or Patty at 515-979-1697 or pattylink@gracedesmoines.org.
The Youth Group Wreath Sale is going on now! Be sure to order your greenery by November 15!
You are invited to join the Open Table on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 201 at Grace. As the name implies, the Open Table is modeled off the belief in the Methodist Church that all are welcome to the communion table, and we likewise welcome ALL including our LGBTQI family, agnostics, and anyone who has been hurt by the church to our weekly discussions. We are an open-minded and open-hearted group meeting weekly to discuss faith, spirituality, and social justice. We strive to create a space where contemplation, conversation, and questions are welcome and uncommon hospitality can take root. We value open dialogue, foster relationships, and seek to create a community where we can both challenge and support each other as we explore what it means to live out our Christian faith.
If you are looking to reconnect with others following a year of COVID isolation, if you are interested in wrestling with questions of our common humanity, if you are searching for another way to hear God's voice, or if you just like the idea of sharing light snacks and soda with other flawed humans - please consider joining us for a night! Come to the table.
Worship With Grace Online
Although we have resumed in-person worship, the following options for attending virtually remain available to you.
