Celebrate the joy of the season at our first ever “Wednesdays with Grace” Christmas Celebration for all ages!

5:00 pm - Community Meal
5:30 pm - Children’s Christmas Program
6:00 pm - Christian Education Christmas Party with cookie-decorating, crafts, and games
6:35 pm - Worship with Choir Cantata “Jesus! The Advent of the Messiah”

We invite you to worship with us this Advent and Christmas season as we celebrate Christ’s birth. You – just as you are, just as God created you to be – are welcome here! There is a place for you with Grace!

Join us for the Christmas Cantata: “Jesus! The Advent of the Messiah.”

12/15 - 9:00 a.m at Grace Lutheran Church

12/18 - 6:35 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church

12/22 - 10:00 a.m. at Adel UMC (Worship is still at 9:00 a.m. at Grace)

Celebrate His arrival and worship the Holy Child with this exciting musical. A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall, "Jesus!" glorifies the Son of the Most High with both familiar melodies and new songs of praise. It will take your Christmas experience beyond the manger as congregations and performers learn anew the story of the birth of our Savior, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus.

In December, Read with Grace will discuss “The Illustrated Man” by Ray Bradbury.

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

Join Bishop Current for a light dinner and an evening of fellowship, conversation, and gratitude for the ministry we share in our synod on Sunday evenings in November. No RSVP is needed and all are welcome! All events are 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. 

• November 24 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd - 3820 SW 9th St. in Des Moines

Pastor Tania will be attending the event at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Pastor Ronald Myers' church) and would love to see you there!

In November, Read with Grace will discuss “Weyward” by Emilia Hart.

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

Join us on Sat., Nov. 2 from 9am-1pm for our annual Vendor & Craft Fair held at Grace Lutheran Church. This tradition is near and dear to many at Grace! Our famous Bake Sale raises money for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and features some of the BEST bakers around! Our fellowship hall AND narthex will be filled with talented artisans and popular vendors. A fun way to kick off holiday shopping while supporting local vendors and raising money for a great cause.

Watch our Facebook Event Page for more details.

Our 9th graders will be confirmed on Sunday, October 20, 2024!

Worship on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/468805568?pwd=MWVCM0FEdjhCZDVPN0I1RmtMZ01mQT09 

Meeting ID: 468 805 568 Passcode: Grace

One way we spread God’s love is through service to our community and friends and neighbors in need. Grace is active with the Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Garden of Grace, Annual Christmas Giving Tree and multiple other service opportunities.The Social Action committee helps coordinate service, learning, and advocacy to help our neighbors in need.

The committee will meet on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. We will be spending some time planning our projects for the next six months. If you would like to be part of the committee or assist with one of the projects, please plan on attending. If you are not able to make it, but are still interested, please contact Jamie Loggins-Evans at evansjsl13@gmail.com for more information.

In October, Read with Grace will discuss “The Honk and Holler Opening Soon” by Billie Letts.

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

The Youth Group is invited to help tackle a few building projects including some cleaning/maintenance, painting, and adding a coat of stain to the playground set. We will have pizza and will be planning our next youth group activity. Don’t forget your painting clothes! If you have questions, please contact Abby Patterson (abpatters22@gmail.com).

Look for the Grace Lutheran tent at ADM’s TigerFest Homecoming Celebration on Oct. 3 located by the ADM football stadium. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, games during the event, and tear down. Please reach out to Lisa Crawford (lcrawf@outlook.com) or Todd Nordquist (nordquistadm@aol.com) if you can help!

Mark your calendars for September 15, 2024! We will gather the entire congregation for worship, games, fellowship, food and celebrate GRACE!

Silent Auction – A silent auction will be available to our members during the celebration on September 15th. The funds raised from this fun activity will go toward our Building Fund.  Pictures will be uploaded to our website in August, so you can peruse the goodies! Don’t forget your checkbooks!

In September, Read with Grace will discuss “A Train in Winter” by Caroline Moorehead.

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

Calling all teachers and students in any grade! On Wednesday, September 4, we will bless teachers and students for the upcoming school year and hand out backpack tags.

This fall, "SPARK" your faith, learn about Jesus, and share God’s love! On Wednesday, September 4, everyone is welcome to join us for Family Night and Open House to kick off the 2024-2025 program year! The weekly schedule has been adjusted this year to better accommodate work schedules and overall flow of the evening. We are super excited to see all the kids and families and to learn and grow with Grace!

• 5:15–6:00 pm Community meal with hamburgers, hotdogs, and special treats.

• 5:35–5:50 pm Story & Song Opening with Pastor Tania

• 5:55–6:25 pm Christian Education for PreK-6th grades, open House to see the classrooms, games and distribution of Bibles for PreK and 1st grade students

• 6:35–7:20 pm Campfire Worship with Holy Communion – Blessing of backpacks, blessing Christian Ed teachers and leaders, and 

• 7:30–8:30 pm Confirmation for 7th & 8th grades

New Christian Education Curriculum!

After nearly a decade of using Spark Rotation curriculum, we are transitioning to using the Spark Classroom curriculum. Each week, we'll dive into a new Bible story, exploring its lessons through engaging activities, crafts, and interactive games. It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn, create, and connect with friends while deepening our faith. We can’t wait to see you in class and embark on this exciting journey together!

Registration is open for PreK to 6th grade classes! Please use this link to register your student for Christian Education for the 2024-2025 school year. Any questions? Contact Abby Carlson at christianedglc@gmail.com or (515) 238-0303.

Worship on Wednesdays resumes this week (August 21st at 6:35 p.m.) with the story of Jesus Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-21), and a message on how we are "Fed By Jesus."

Join Dine with Grace at A Dong, a Vietnamese restaurant near downtown Des Moines, on Tuesday August 13th at 6:00 pm for wonderful food and fellowship! RSVP to Lori Tabbert at tabrph@yahoo.com or call/text 515-710-2439 by Monday, August 12th. Check out their website for their story and menu: https://www.adongdsm.com/

Address: 1511 High St. Des Moines, 50309

In August, Read with Grace will discuss “The Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn.

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

An Introduction to Soma Yoga- a gentle, therapeutic yoga suitable for ALL bodies taught by Kerri Hardy, CYT-200, CYT-500 student.

A FREE series to introduce a mindful practice called Soma Yoga (which is a blend of classic yoga and therapeutic yoga) for anyone middle school to 80 years + NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Come give it a try!

Soma Yoga is a beautiful, mindful practice that can help us learn to sense and feel and release patterns of tension that cause us pain so we can move more freely and live with less discomfort. Some practices may be in a chair, some on a mat on the floor… and, if you cannot get on the floor, you could complete the practice in a chair! We will work on breath and small movements in our bodies. I promise there will not be big poses or yoga flows. We may try to work into some classic poses with MANY modifications as needed. I will also weave in some yogic philosophy about the “Yamas”. The Yamas are thought of as guidelines or ethical disciplines that can help direct us to a “well-lived and joyful life”.

• July 22 Non-possessiveness

7-8 pm in the Grace Fellowship Hall
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on if you can be on the floor.

Text Kerri Hardy at 641-691-1238 or email at hardys4hawks@gmail.com to RSVP and/or with any questions.

An Introduction to Soma Yoga- a gentle, therapeutic yoga suitable for ALL bodies taught by Kerri Hardy, CYT-200, CYT-500 student.

A FREE series to introduce a mindful practice called Soma Yoga (which is a blend of classic yoga and therapeutic yoga) for anyone middle school to 80 years + NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Come give it a try!

Soma Yoga is a beautiful, mindful practice that can help us learn to sense and feel and release patterns of tension that cause us pain so we can move more freely and live with less discomfort. Some practices may be in a chair, some on a mat on the floor… and, if you cannot get on the floor, you could complete the practice in a chair! We will work on breath and small movements in our bodies. I promise there will not be big poses or yoga flows. We may try to work into some classic poses with MANY modifications as needed. I will also weave in some yogic philosophy about the “Yamas”. The Yamas are thought of as guidelines or ethical disciplines that can help direct us to a “well-lived and joyful life”.

• July 15 Non-excess

7-8 pm in the Grace Fellowship Hall
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on if you can be on the floor.

Text Kerri Hardy at 641-691-1238 or email at hardys4hawks@gmail.com to RSVP and/or with any questions.

In July, Read with Grace will discuss “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. (We’ve heard this winner of The National Book Award is really good!)

Join us online: Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 83711405764
Passcode: 372643

Join us in worship as we bless and pray for Shasta, Annika, and Mckinley as they travel to New Orleans to join thousands of other ELCA Lutherans for the Youth Gathering 2024. For more information about the Gathering, check out this video: Created to Be and Theme Deep Dive.

Grace Lutheran's annual POOL PARTY is coming up July 13!

Join us at the Adel Adel Family Aquatic Center at 11 am for games, music, ice cream and, of course, swimming! Admission is free and family and friends are welcome!

See you there!

An Introduction to Soma Yoga- a gentle, therapeutic yoga suitable for ALL bodies taught by Kerri Hardy, CYT-200, CYT-500 student.

A FREE series to introduce a mindful practice called Soma Yoga (which is a blend of classic yoga and therapeutic yoga) for anyone middle school to 80 years + NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Come give it a try!

Soma Yoga is a beautiful, mindful practice that can help us learn to sense and feel and release patterns of tension that cause us pain so we can move more freely and live with less discomfort. Some practices may be in a chair, some on a mat on the floor… and, if you cannot get on the floor, you could complete the practice in a chair! We will work on breath and small movements in our bodies. I promise there will not be big poses or yoga flows. We may try to work into some classic poses with MANY modifications as needed. I will also weave in some yogic philosophy about the “Yamas”. The Yamas are thought of as guidelines or ethical disciplines that can help direct us to a “well-lived and joyful life”.

• July 8 Non-stealing

7-8 pm in the Grace Fellowship Hall
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on if you can be on the floor.

Text Kerri Hardy at 641-691-1238 or email at hardys4hawks@gmail.com to RSVP and/or with any questions.

Join us for Dine with Grace at Whatcha Smokin’ in Luther on July 2nd at 6:00 pm. According to their Facebook page, “Whatcha Smokin BBQ+Brew is Central Texas-style craft BBQ smoked daily, pit-to-plate. Best in Iowa!”

RSVP to Lori Tabbert at tabrph@yahoo.com or call/text 515-710-2439.

An Introduction to Soma Yoga- a gentle, therapeutic yoga suitable for ALL bodies taught by Kerri Hardy, CYT-200, CYT-500 student.

A FREE series to introduce a mindful practice called Soma Yoga (which is a blend of classic yoga and therapeutic yoga) for anyone middle school to 80 years + NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Come give it a try!

Soma Yoga is a beautiful, mindful practice that can help us learn to sense and feel and release patterns of tension that cause us pain so we can move more freely and live with less discomfort. Some practices may be in a chair, some on a mat on the floor… and, if you cannot get on the floor, you could complete the practice in a chair! We will work on breath and small movements in our bodies. I promise there will not be big poses or yoga flows. We may try to work into some classic poses with MANY modifications as needed. I will also weave in some yogic philosophy about the “Yamas”. The Yamas are thought of as guidelines or ethical disciplines that can help direct us to a “well-lived and joyful life”.

• July 1 Truthfulness

7-8 pm in the Grace Fellowship Hall
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on if you can be on the floor. Text Kerri Hardy at 641-691-1238 or email at hardys4hawks@gmail.com to RSVP and/or with any questions.

This month, Dine with Grace will be at Fiesta in Adel.

Contact Lori at 515-710-2439 for more information.