Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper has been hosted by the Men’s Group of Grace Church each spring since 1953.    Thanks to its lengthy tradition and wonderful food, this event typically attracts around 500 people from the congregation and the larger community.  Carry-out meals are a popular option for those who wish to avoid the crowd. In addition to an endless supply of delicious pancakes cooked on a remarkable griddle 5 43 (see photos), the meal includes approximately 200 lbs. of homemade sausage that is ground, seasoned and cooked on-site.    Proceeds from this event are used to assist a variety of charitable endeavors in the community, including an emergency assistance fund administered by the church. 
Shrove Tuesday: February 5, 2008

Pisgah Camping

The first camping trip to Pisgah National Forest was a 1969 outing for teenage boys and their sponsors.  Soon the group was expanded to include families, and the summer of 2004 marked the 35^th consecutive summer for this event.  Individuals, couples, families, parishioners and friends, and a wide assortment of dogs make this annual trek to camp in tents and pop-up campers in a beautiful setting.  Activities include tubing, swimming, hiking, fishing, relaxing and great conversation.  This one to five night outing provides many opportunities for building friendship and community.
 June 25-29, 2008 is our next Pisgah Camping trip. 

Outdoor Service 

On the first Sunday after Memorial Day the congregation gathers for an informal worship service in one of several nearby outdoor settings, followed by a picnic.  This event, a tradition of more than 30 years, typically marks the change from the school-year schedule to a modified schedule of worship and education during the summer months. 
Sunday, June 1, 2008 

Epiphany Festival of Lights 

Along with the Great Vigil of Easter this annual service on Epiphany (January 6) has become an important event in the church year at Grace Church as we welcome the Magi and celebrate the conclusion of the Christmas season.  The first observance of this celebration was held in 1985, the year the “new” church was completed. 
Tuesday, January 6, 2009  

Fellowship Groups

Groups of 9-12 people who gather together once a month at a group member’s home for a simple meal, with the main focus on fellowship: sharing and getting to know one another.

The group meet for 6 months before having their names placed into the “hat” to have new groups formed. For more information click here Fellowship Groups.
Next Fellowship formation: at the Outdoor Service, Sunday June 1, 2008