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SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH

Join us at Saxe Middle School,
468 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT

 
8:45am - Join the Grace Elders invite in Room 148 for a time of communal prayer. 
 
9:30am Service - We look forward to seeing you Sunday for our service featuring worship music and Senior Pastor Cliffe Knechtle's sermon, Decision Making - Growing in Wisdom. Classes for children and teens will be available along with a live stream of the service on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

11am Programming

Creciendo en Gracia y Fe (Growing in Grace and Faith) - El grupo se reunirá en el aula 105. Siga las señales o los rótulos hacia las aulas de los niños.

Jude/Discipleship Class - Jude takes it all on; rallies believers to contend for the faith, snatches troubled souls from the fire, and does it all with compassion, grace, and mercy.
 Craig Knight welcomes all for a teaching and discussion on Jude.

High School Guys/Gals Lunch - All 9-12th grade teens will meet up with Rob, Cynthia and Elena at 11am to walk into town for group lunch.

Sunday Small Group - Assistant Pastor Stuart Knechtle will host a post-service small group to discuss key points and passages from the sermon message.

Young Families’ Social - Catherine Palazola invites families with younger children outside to the Saxe playground. It's a fun way for parents to meet or catch up with each other while the kids run around and get to know each other too.
COUNT ME IN!

Every church attender has a choice to make. Park in your usual Sunday morning parking spot, make your way to a comfortable seat in your favorite row, watch a good service, grab a bagel or cup of coffee, chat with a friend or two, and then head home. That makes for a nice Sunday morning, or … you throw yourself into an adventure by rolling up your sleeves, joining one of our gTeams, and helping build the church God has called you to be part of!

Parkers, photographers, Sunday school teachers, greeters and more are needed every week to volunteer on one of our gTeams. If you missed our sign up table on Sunday, or haven't joined a team - now's your chance. You can serve once a week, once a month or whenever your schedule permits. Get in on the fun, volunteers play a vital role in all that God is doing at Grace!

 
CLICK HERE AND WE'LL COUNT YOU IN!
BEACH BBQ & PICKLEBALL

Pack up a beach tote and meet up with friends tomorrow, Saturday 4/25, from 1-3pm at Compo Beach in Westport for an afternoon of picnic food, games, pickleball, kite-flying, and more. We’ll be grilling up hot dogs and hamburgers, and invite you to bring your favorite picnic salad, side dish, or beverage to share. Gather up the family and join us for a wonderful afternoon on the beach. Friends are welcome! Don't forget to RSVP to Bo Beatty HERE so he and his team can plan for the crowd!
 
** We're watching the weekend weather, and if the rain remains on the radar,
we'll send a church wide push notification to cancel. 
WOMEN'S SPRING RETREAT

Next weekend, a wonderful group of Grace women will gather together for our spring retreat. Call a friend and join them on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am-3pm. They'll meet at the First Congregational Church in Ridgefield for a full day filled with fellowship, music and encouragement as we explore being KNOWN, CHOSEN, and CALLED by God. The cost is $65 per person, RSVP HERE by April 24th.
NEW WOMEN'S GROUP AT GRACE

The Grace Women’s Executive Network is being formed as a community for faith-driven women in the corporate world. Whether you’re just starting out, navigating a career transition, or are established in leadership, GWEN offers connection, encouragement, and shared wisdom. Led by Natalie Fopeano, Lauren Lee, and Josephine LaFauci, join them for the inaugural meeting Sunday, 5/3. 
GRACE HAPPENINGS

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES & SUPPORT GROUPS

Anxious for Nothing - Tuesdays @ 7:45pm/Zoom. RSVP to Dawn Anderson HERE.

Women’s Study of Revelation by Jen Wilkin - Tuesdays @ 7pm/Zoom. For details please connect with Ellen Daniel HERE, or Stacy Caputo HERE.

Women's Study of Proverbs - Wednesdays @ 12noon/Zoom. For details, email Tonya
HERE

Women's Study - Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin - Thursdays @ 10am-noon/Trepanier's home in New Canaan. For details, email Alena 
HERE.

Men’s Bible Study - Saturdays @ 10am/New Canaan Library. RSVP to Bo Beatty HERE
 


UPCOMING EVENTS


May

5/2 Women’s Spring Retreat @ 9am-3pm/First Congregational Church, Ridgefield. RSVP HERE.

5/2 Middle School Movie: Story of Everything @ 1pm/AMC Theater, Danbury. RSVP to Chris Jackson
HERE.

5/3 Family Service Project: Nurse Appreciation Week Care Packages @ 11am/Saxe Middle School.

5/3 High School LAUNCH @ 4-6pm/St. Michael’s Church, New Canaan.

5/7 Women’s Book Club: Blessed by Nancy Guthrie @ 7:30pm/Trepanier’s Home, New Canaan.

5/20 Grace Trivia Night @ 6:30pm/Dry Dock Grille, Norwalk. RSVP to Bo Beatty
HERE

5/22 Middle School Girls' Movie Night @ 6-9pm/Stamford. Details and RSVP to Elena Jackson HERE

5/23 Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ) @ 9am-3pm (Location will be weather dependent).
RSVP to Chris Jackson
HERE.

 
 
For all our Grace Happenings, head to our website HERE

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