Grace United Methodist Church

06/01/2026

"The Gods Aren't Angry" Adult Small Group
Sundays | June 14-28 | 9:30am | Wesley Room

We just had this class for our youth, and now we are offering it for adults too! "The Gods Aren’t Angry" is a film by Rob Bell and addresses questions like, where did the first people get the idea that somebody, somewhere existed who needed to be worshiped and appeased? And how did the idea evolve that if you didn’t say, do, or offer the right things, this being would be upset with you?

05/31/2026

10:30 a.m. Service

05/28/2026

Next Steps: Welcome to Grace UMC!
Sunday, June 14th | 6:30-8:00pm | Church Parsonage

If you are excited about what God is doing at Grace UMC and want to learn more about our church or the process of becoming a member, you are invited to this Next Steps class! Join our Lead Pastor Katie Nix at the Church Parsonage as she shares more about Grace's vision and what it means to be a part of a Methodist church. Those who are considering transferring their membership from another church are also encouraged to attend. RSVP for the address. Come get to know Grace UMC and get more plugged in!

To learn more or sign up, visit www.graceumc-stl.org/nextsteps

Grace UMC is a wonderful place to call your church home. Next Steps is a place to ask questions and learn about the history and ministries of Grace UMC, the United Methodist Church, the Bible, and much more. Next Steps classes are made with folks that are new to Grace UMC in mind, and serve as our new member classes. We offer three different Next Steps classes, three times a year. These classes are not required for membership, but are available to you.

05/27/2026

Adult Short Course: Ableism, Faith & Disability Justice
Sundays | 9:30am | May 31-June 7 | Fellowship Hall & ZOOM

We are excited to welcome Jill Krogen, recent faculty at Eden Seminary where she taught a course designed to explore disability as a dimension of diversity and dismantle ableism within the church and society through a theological lens. Join Jill as she shares the basics of disability theology and the relationship between ableism, faith, and disability justice.

This short course is part of both the Adult Faith Formation program and the Prayer & Care Ministry of Grace UMC. It will be held both in person and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 870 5057 9877; Passcode: 353777).

05/27/2026

Starting this Sunday, May 31st, join Grace UMC as we “chew” on the idea of Jesus as the Bread of Life. Looking at the Gospel of John chapter 6, we will see how Jesus feeds first and raises questions later.

The disciples who are left by his side at the end aren’t those who have figured out what he’s talking about. They’re the ones who know that no matter how confusing or provoking Jesus is, there’s nowhere else they can go to find the words of eternal life. We don’t always understand Jesus. But we need him, like daily bread, every single day to sustain and satisfy us.

Week One: Feeding of the 5000
Week Two: “Give us this bread always”
Week Three: “I am the Bread of Life”
Week Four: “My flesh is true food”
Week Five: “You have the words of eternal life”

05/26/2026

Rev. Dori Hudson's son Andrew Dana Hudson has a new book out called "Absence." There will be a book event TONIGHT at 6pm at Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid. All are invited to come and hear about this new novel that has gotten very good pre-release reviews.

05/25/2026

With deep joy and gratitude, we invite you to celebrate a truly special milestone in the life of our church. On Sunday, June 7th at the 10:30am service, we will honor the retirement of Pastor Brenda Stobbe. Make sure to join us after the service for a carnival-themed celebration! The church will be filled with joy and laughter as we celebrate our kids at Grace with hot dogs, bounce houses, root beer floats, and all the fun you'd expect at a festive celebration!

05/24/2026

10;30

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

VBS is coming and we need volunteers!

Get ready for an amazing week at Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS, July 20th to July 23rd from 8:30am–12:30pm. We have a growing group of kids signing up, and we cannot wait to share God’s love with them through a fun, memorable week.

There are so many ways to help and a place for everyone to serve! Whether you enjoy leading kids, helping behind the scenes, or sharing a special talent, we would love to have you join us!

Can’t volunteer during VBS week? We need help beforehand too with decorating, prep, and behind-the-scenes tasks. There is a job for everyone!

Sign up at www.graceumc-stl.org/vbs under Volunteer Opportunities or email Kathryn Keipert at [email protected] for more information. We would love to have you!