COME AND HEAR

Toward ‘Beloved Community,’ Away from White Christian Nationalism

We hope you’ll plan to come and hear best-selling author Dr. Jemar Tisby, one of the nation’s strongest voices on matters of race, religion, and white Christian nationalism, on Sept. 8 at Grace Church. Invite friends and neighbors to this event for our larger Dayton community!  Please go to the Grace Facebook page (Grace:  A United Methodist Community) and share the event on your own Facebook page!  Invite your Facebook friends, too!

“Grace Church seeks to provide the tools to build a more Christlike way to live in community,” says Grace’s Pastor Rev. Steve Putka.  

Here are the plans for the day:

• Worship: 10:30 a.m., Dr. Tisby preaching 
• Luncheon and information fair: 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
  $20 per individual, by RSVP to lisa@graceumc.com by Friday, August 30
• Lecture and Q & A:  2:00 p.m.

Let Larry Ramey (larry.d.ramey@gmail.com) know ASAP if you’d be willing to help with:

• Planning
• Neighborhood Canvas on the next three Saturdays.
• Inviting friends
• Calling Grace members
• Inviting an organization
• Posting on social media
• Preparing a mailing
• Media Relations
• Welcoming visitors on Sunday, September 8.

Please note that the deadline for reservations for lunch is Friday, August 30!  You will be given a choice of a delicious chicken, fish, or vegetarian meal  prepared by Dayton Cooks!

Will you join in a neighborhood canvas on any of the next three Saturdays, August 24 and 31 and September 7?

Let’s see how we can work toward growing a beloved community. Grace is for everyone!

DON’T FORGET CHOIR REHEARSAL!

The Grace Choir will be singing for Dr. Tisby’s worship service! The first rehearsal is tonight, August 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Blue Room. Everyone is welcome—the more the merrier! Please come!