Newsletter
The Way of the Cross Series
Sundays 10:30am
This week, we start a new sermon series called The Way of the Cross, as we step together into the new season of Lent! Let's walk with Jesus, and bring a friend who's interested in a new journey!
Leadership Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 24
6:30pm
Google Meet
All Leadership Council meetings are open to the congregation. We hope you will join us! Please email Amy Hall at ahall@gracehbg.org for the link; a Gmail account is NOT required! Note: 2026 Leadership Council meetings are Tuesday nights monthly.
Lenten Pop-In Online Bible Study
Tuesdays 12 noon
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
For 5 weeks during Lent, you can pop in online during your lunch hour for Bible Study on The Way of the Cross! No additional reading is necessary - just your prayerful self, a Bible, a sandwich if you like, and an open heart. Please email Pastor Anna at aknox@gracehbg.org for the link; a Gmail account is NOT required - invite your friends!
Unfortunately Lisa Bender will not be hosting the study during Lent from Palestinian Christians. We will reschedule that study for later in the year.
Dinner Church
Saturday, February 28
6:00pm
Beggs Chapel
All are invited to a free Dinner Church Service, where we will break bread together, hear live music, and a Word entitled "The Real Deal." For the caterer to know how much food to prepare, please RSVP by February 23 to Pastor Russell Goodman by text (717-525-2385) with the number in your party. This will be a wonderful time for food, fun and fellowship.
Reading People Book Club Discussion
Thursday, March 5
7pm online
&
Sunday, March 8
3pm at Midtown Scholar
This winter, Grace's book club, Reading People, is reading The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice by Anthony Ray Hinton about his nearly 30 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit and how the group led by Bryan Stevenson of the book and film Just Mercy helped him prove his case. Very inspiring and uplifting, full of his faith, we encourage you to pick up a copy at your local library or at Midtown Scholar and join along in the reading! All are welcome. Please mark your calendars for our discussion dates for The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton! We will be meeting on Zoom Thursday, March 5th at 7pm for our online discussion and In-person Sunday, March 8 at 3pm at Midtown Scholar. I am waiting to hear confirmation from the bookstore so if you plan to attend the in-person discussion, please let me know so I can make sure we have enough chairs. Contact Brookye Keeney brookyelee@hotmail.com with questions.
First Step Class
Monday, March 16
12 noon
Google Meet
Curious to learn more about Grace Church and possibly, how to be baptized, join as a member, or take another next step in faith? Sign up by filling out a Welcome Form in the Narthex or emailing office@gracehbg.org. We hope you’ll consider this class, especially if you’ve been thinking about taking a next step in your faith but just haven’t gotten there yet.
Jam at Grace!
Monday, March 16
6:30pm
Beggs Chapel
In 2026, we've launched monthly folk-style jam sessions with our new Worship Arts Director, Max Ludwig! If you play an instrument or sing and would like to come along for casual jam sessions featuring hymns and other spiritual music with time to pray for whatever is happening in your life, email Max at worship@gracehbg.org. These jam sessions will help prep us, for the launch of Beer & Hymns nights later in the year. All are welcome! Jam Sessions are held on the 3rd Monday monthly.
Pastoral Care
Wednesday, March 4 -
Sunday, March 8
Pastor Anna will be out of office for a board meeting with the United Methodist General Commission on Religion & Race March 4 - 8. If you are in need of pastoral care during that week, please reach out to the Rev. Wayne Bender - benderwl@gmail.com or 717-571-4448, or leave a message for the church office office@gracehbg.org or 717-229-6862.
An Evening of Historic Grace
Monday, March 23
6-8pm
The Rev. Wayne Bender is giving a talk about the History of Grace Church at Grace itself, as a request from the Historic Harrisburg Association. The event will run from 6 to 8 pm with a reception following the lecture with Q&A. Mark your calendars!
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