Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington NC

09/06/2026

Worship Service-Sunday, September 6, 2026
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Communion

The First Reading Matthew 18:15-20
The Second Reading Exodus 12:1-14
The Sermon: Rev. Jamie Thompson

https://youtu.be/JyatM58HvGY

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09/05/2026

Join us this Sunday, September 6th, as we worship God at either Anne Bonny’s at 9:00 a.m. or Grace at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of lemonade, while visiting with others during Fellowship Time at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Questions? Contact the church at 910-763-5197.

The First Reading Matthew 18:15-20
The Second Reading Exodus 12:1-14
The Sermon: Rev. Jamie Thompson

Invite your friends, your family, your neighbors, perhaps people you don’t even know, gathering… growing… giving… and going in Grace together! https://gracedowntown.church/

09/03/2026

Kids Connect! ✝️
The Grace Children’s Ministry September calendar highlights all the ways children can learn and fellowship together this month. The full-year calendar is available on the Children’s Ministry page of our website:
https://gracedowntown.church/mustard-seeds/

Questions? Contact Kelsey Keenan, Director of Children’s Ministries, at [email protected].

09/02/2026

Two Worship Services Return on September 13:
Beginning Sunday, September 13, Grace UMC will return to two worship services in the Sanctuary at 8:30 am and 11:00 am.

At 8:30 am, we’re making a special change to create an even more intimate and worshipful atmosphere.

Come as you are. Come with open hearts. Come ready to encounter the presence of God.

Come as you are, and leave transformed by God’s love!
We look forward to worshiping with you!

09/01/2026

United Women in Faith Meeting to Feature Speaker from Feast Down East:
The United Women in Faith will hold its first meeting of the season tomorrow Tuesday, September 1, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Bullock Center gym. This month’s speaker is Jordan Appel-Hughes from Feast Down East, an organization that works with farmers to provide food for senior centers and people in need.

We welcome donations of school supplies for Sunset Park, but please come even if you forget to bring something. A list of needed items included in the Grace Notes Newsletter. We hope to see you at the meeting!

08/30/2026

Worship Service-Sunday, August 30, 2026
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

The First Reading Exodus 3:13-15
The Gospel Reading Matthew 16:21-28
The Sermon: Rev. Benny Oakes

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08/30/2026

Sunday Morning Worship Activities: ✝
9:30 am Fellowship Time
9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages
10:00 am Kids for Christ Music Time
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Worship Service
Join us for worship and fellowship!

08/30/2026

Men of the Church September Breakfast has been canceled:
The next Men’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00-10:00 am in the Bullock Center.

Whether you’ve come to these in the past, or you're thinking about coming for the very first time, there’s a seat at the table for you.
—Congregational Care Ministry

Please RSVP to Rev. Dr. Jack Jones at [email protected] or signup in the Welcome Center.

08/29/2026

Join us this Sunday, August 30th, as we worship God at either Anne Bonny’s at 9:00 a.m. or Grace at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of lemonade, while visiting with others during Fellowship Time at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. Questions? Contact the church at 910-763-5197.

The First Reading Exodus 3:13-15
The Gospel Reading Matthew 16:21-28
The Sermon: Rev. Benny Oakes

Invite your friends, your family, your neighbors, perhaps people you don’t even know, gathering… growing… giving… and going in Grace together! https://gracedowntown.church/

08/28/2026

Youth News!
Last Sunday, August 23rd, the youth and their parents participated in a joint meeting to plan their upcoming mission projects and activities. The youth will meet monthly on the second Sunday of every month from 4:30pm-6:30pm (Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 & Dec. 13). Check the Grace Notes Newsletter for more information.

Questions? Contacts Grace Williamson, Director of Youth Ministries, at [email protected].