Since joining the ministry of Grace Lutheran Church in December 2009, we have had a wonderful time getting to know this community of faith. Grace is an active, vibrant, caring, and engaged community of people trying to figure out what it means to live as people freed by God's grace. We try new things. We also dig deep into our history. We have active and growing ministries. We also make mistakes and try to learn from them. We have many very active children, youth, and young families. We also have a very active "Over 55" group and everything in between. We ask lots of questions. We also try to offer real, tangible hope. We are sinners and we are saints - and we strive to share the good news of God in Christ with everyone we meet.
     No church can be all things to all people. Nevertheless, we try to provide a variety of ways for people to connect to the story of Jesus Christ and the life of the Holy Spirit so that people of all ages and walks of life might find a word of Grace in our midst. We strive to preach biblically and meaningfully. We play together and we wrestle with big questions together. We enjoy a wide variety of musical styles. We try and recover ancient rituals and give them new life in a changing world. We work to connect people to ministries of justice and mercy. And more than anything, we are working hard to make sure that everyone who comes to Grace will be welcomed and invited to dig in and experience God's love. In a world that never ceases to find ways to exclude and diminish people, we believe that God did not save us in order for us to condemn each other. 
     We are excited about the future of ministry in this place, and we invite you to come along. 
     Peace,
     Pr Jay and Pr Ann