Debbie Hill Memorial Service

Debbie Hill died peacefully on Monday evening, April 13th, and leaves behind a wealth of memories for many at Grace Church. 

We will celebrate Debbie's life at a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 21st at Grace Church.

In June 1992, Debbie and her husband, Steve attended a home service which launched what we now know as Grace – indeed they were Founders. To know Debbie was to know generosity, a dedication to community, and a commitment to exercising her own gifts. Debbie cared deeply about the welfare of others. She found ways to manifest that care whether being a scorekeeper for high school wrestling matches or cross-stitching name tags for Grace members. When Steve drove one of the Hill Moving Service vans cross-country, Debbie would often be at his side stitching the personalized tags for Gracies. 

They also generously moved some of the clergy called to Grace from long distances away. They bought blocks of tickets to live performances at the Admiral Theater to share with those who might never have such an opportunity. Serving others was clearly a guiding principle for both of them, and they made a great team. Debbie, herself, was a force – a woman with strong opinions, determination, and a heart for doing good in the world.  Hers was indeed a lived faith.