More than a Greeting: A New Interactive Welcome

The Growing Grace Team continues to reimagine Grace through the lens of welcome and hospitality for newcomers. Part of this process is creating new opportunities for newcomers to learn more about how Grace works. Grace currently holds newcomer dinners four times a year. During this casual evening, folks share a meal, get to know one another, talk about what brought them to Grace and what they might be spiritually seeking. This summer we’ll be augmenting the newcomer experience by offering a “Grace Tour.” The tour will feature Grace members and staff sharing information about how Grace works – from vestments to maple bars! The vibe will be lively, the mode interactive, and it may even be downright entertaining! 

Also beginning this summer, and continuing throughout the year periodically, Grace will celebrate new members during the Sunday 9:30 a.m. service. Special liturgy has been crafted, and all new members will be recognized, should they wish to be. We are excited to welcome and celebrate our new folks in this special way! 

— Rhonda Peacock, for the Growing Grace Team