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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Join us at Saxe Middle School
468 South Avenue in New Canaan
 

8am - We greatly appreciate those who've been parking at South School; we need more people to park offsite and take our shuttle bus to Saxe, which drops off right at the front door. Thank you for your cooperation!

8:45am - Our Elders invite you to join them in Room 148 (to the left of the auditorium) for a time of communal prayer.

9:30am - Grace Kids and Teens (1st-12th grade) are invited to a special worship service created just for them! Meet up with Adrienne, Chris, Elena, Rob and Irina in the gym, down the hall from the auditorium. Kids/teens will be dismissed to their regular Sunday classes at 10am.

9:30am Service - Celebrate the Joy of Christmas at Grace Community Church! This Sunday, join us for worship music and Senior Pastor Cliffe Knechtle's sermon, Pursuing God. Classes for children and teens will be available along with a live stream of the service on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. 

11am After Service Programming
 
Happy Birthday Jesus! We’ll celebrate Jesus’ birthday in the lobby where kids of all ages can enjoy birthday cupcakes and a Christmas carol sing-along led by our joyful worship leaders, Willie and Dawn!
 
Newcomers’ Gathering - If you’re new or have been visiting Grace recently, meet with Senior Pastor Cliffe and Community Director Bo to learn more about our church and how you can get involved. 
 
Young Adults Gathering - Rob and Adam invite all 20s and 30s to study and discuss key Bible passages.
NEW: YOUTH WORSHIP (KIDS 1ST-12TH GRADE)

This Sunday, we're excited to offer our special worship service created for our children and teens. Miss Adrienne, and Youth leaders Chris, Elena, Rob and Irina will meet them at 9:30am in the gym, right down the hall from the auditorium to enjoy music and a message. At 10am dismiss to their regular Sunday classes. We hope your children and teens will join us for a great new way to start the morning together!
SANTA RUN 2025!
 
Tomorrow's the big day and we're excited to welcome 200 runners for the 2025 Santa Run taking place at Waveny Park in New Canaan. There’s a Santa Dash for kids 8 and under at 8:45am, followed by a 5K run at 9am, and everyone’s invited. Proceeds from this event will support our upcoming Feed My Starving Children's Food Packing Event in March of 2026. Come run and have fun at this family-friendly event. Click HERE to register. 
CHRISTMAS EVE AT GRACE
 
All are invited to New Canaan High School for a festive afternoon service. Arrive early to enjoy Holiday Jazz at 3:15pm, followed by our 4pm service featuring scripture readings, our Children’s Choir, carols, and a message from Senior Pastor Cliffe Knechtle. Nursery care will be available for children ages four years and younger. After the service, gather friends and family to take keepsake photos in front of our not-to-be-missed Christmas-themed backgrounds.

Please note this service will take place at New Canaan High School, we will not meet at Saxe Middle School on Christmas Eve - help us spread the word. 
GRACE HAPPENINGS

We wish you and your family a healthy and happy Christmas. We've planned many new events and programs for the New Year, so stay tuned for all that we have to offer!

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(203) 966-7600

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Grace Community Church,
P.O. Box 422, New Canaan CT 06840

 

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