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Join us at Saxe Middle School
468 South Avenue in New Canaan
8am - We'd be so "thankful" if more cars would park off-site at South School (right around the corner on 8 Farm Road in New Canaan, across from New Canaan High School). We're no longer able to park on the grass, and would greatly appreciate your cooperation. Take the shuttle bus, which circulates quickly from 8am-1pm; it's quicker than walking from the back of the school to the front door.
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 Service - Celebrate the Joy of Christmas at Grace Community Church, where we have a variety of wonderful events planned for you and your family to enjoy.
This Sunday, we’ll all begin in the auditorium together for a special service featuring a children’s message, worship music, and Senior Pastor Cliffe Knechtle’s sermon, A Supernatural Christmas. Stay afterward for a festive social with holiday donuts, cider, and coffee.
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
Advent Devotions -Advent is the season of preparing for the birth of Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we'll have special devotions available in the lobby that include a series of readings and reflections to keep our focus on His coming. Take home to read with family and friends.
Discipleship Class - Elder Tom McCrossan invites you to participate in a study of the book of Philippians. Join him to see how Paul's text, written almost 2,000 years ago, remains relevant in our lives today.
Grace Turkey Bowl - Touch football fans of all ages are invited for some friendly competition. LOCATION UPDATE: Water Tower Fields at New Canaan High School, behind the tennis courts. Bring warm clothes and sneakers - we can't wait to see who'll take home the trophy. Spectators welcome!
Worship With Us - Our talented group of Young Adult musicians invite you to an extra hour of worship music. All are welcome!
Afternoon Events
Polar Express - All aboard as we depart from the New Canaan train station at 3pm to pick up Santa at the North Pole (Stamford station), then travel back to New Canaan together. Invite your friends, and wear your PJs. We’ll sing Christmas carols and enjoy sweet treats along the way. Register HERE, or contact Catherine Palazola HERE with questions.
Baptism Ceremony - Water baptism is a beautiful picture of what God has done for us. Immersed in the water, we symbolize burial with our Lord; baptized into his death on the cross, and no longer slaves to self or sin. Up from the water, we are symbolically raised to new life in Christ to be with him forever. This Sunday we'll hold a Baptism ceremony at 4pm at the Parkway Assembly of God church in Norwalk. If you’d like to be baptized, please contact Pastor Cliffe HERE.
MERRY STREETMAS
Come together to "Bring the Warmth of the Season to the Streets of the Bronx", with the 7th annual Merry Streetmas event. Grace worship leaders, and Bronx natives Dawn and Willie Anderson are collecting the following items to gift Bronx residents in need: Gently used or new coats and sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, socks or $10 Dunkin' Donuts gift cards. Drop off your donations Sunday mornings on 11/30, 12/7 or 12/14 in the lobby. Thank you!
WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Ladies, join us December 5th at 6:30pm for our annual Women's Christmas Party at the First Congregational Church on 103 Main Street in Ridgefield. It promises to be a wonderful evening to catch up with friends or meet new ones while enjoying delicious food, sweet treats, and joyful fellowship.
RSVP HERE, and let us know what you would like to bring and share. Please include any additional names of everyone attending with you so we can plan accordingly. We hope you can join us, and look forward to a special evening together! If you have any questions, please contact Jo Bucciero HERE.
SANTA RUN 2025!
Ho ho hope you’re ready for fun at the 12th annual Santa Run! This year's holiday highlight will take place on Saturday, December 20th at Waveny Park in New Canaan, featuring a Santa Dash for kids 8 and under beginning at 8:45am, followed by a 5K run at 9am. Click HERE to register.
Proceeds from this event will underwrite our upcoming Feed My Starving Children's Food Packing Event in March of 2026. Sponsorships are available if you, your family or business would like to support the Santa Run as a financial partner! Contact Bo Beatty HERE for sponsorship information.
GRACE HAPPENINGS
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES & SUPPORT GROUPS
Anxious for Nothing Tuesdays 8-9pm/Zoom. For details contact Dawn Jones HERE.
Divorce Care Tuesdays 7-8:30pm/Grace Offices, 134 Main Street New Canaan. RSVP to Donna Buhl HERE, or register HERE.
Men's Saturday Morning Study @ 10am/the New Canaan Library. Connect with Bo Beatty HERE. (Will not meet Saturday 11/29.)
Women's Monday Morning Bible Study:Revelation facilitated by Donna Buhl and Tonya Russo @ 9:30-12pm/Russo’s home in New Canaan. RSVP to Tonya HERE.
Women's Wednesday Zoom Bible Study:Revelation facilitated by Tonya Russo @ 12-1:30pm. RSVP to Tonya HERE.
Women's Advent Study@ 7-8:30pm/Grace Office, 134 Main Street in New Canaan. RSVP to Carla GattoHERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
12/7 Children's Christmas Pageant @ 9:30am/Saxe Middle School, and Christmas Card Creations, which we’ll deliver to Waveny Care Center in New Canaan. Please help us share the Good News with the elderly and the joy of the season with a handmade card.
12/7 High School LAUNCH @ 5-7pm/Knechtle's home in New Canaan. RSVP to Rob HERE.
12/14 Dove Boxes for Caroline House in the lobby, and Joy to the World: Family Christmas Caroling @ 11:15am/Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Road in New Canaan. RSVP to Catherine Palazola HERE.
12/16 Filling in the Blanks @ 9:30am/FITB Warehouse, 346 Main Avenue in Norwalk. Sign up with Bo Beatty HERE.
12/20 Santa Run @ 8:45am Santa Dash for Kids 8 & under and 9am for the 5K Run/Waveny House in New Canaan. Volunteers please connect with Community Director Bo Beatty HERE.
12/21 Happy Birthday Jesus – Come enjoy birthday cupcakes and a Christmas carol sing-along in the lobby led by our joyful worship leaders, Willie and Dawn!
12/21 Newcomers' Gathering - Meet up after the service with Senior Pastor Cliffe and Community Director Bo Beatty. A great way to learn more about our church if you're new!
12/21 High School LAUNCH: Christmas Movie @ 4pm (location coming soon). RSVP to Rob Knechtle HERE.
12/24 - Save the Date! All are invited to New Canaan High School for a festive Christmas Eve 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. Finally, gather your friends and family afterwards to take keepsake photos in front of our not-to-be-missed Christmas-themed backgrounds.
For all Grace events and specific details,
check out our calendar HERE.
