Fellowship & Hospitality

Expresses the love of Jesus Christ in very tangible ways which build community in the body of Christ.

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Shoreline Soup Kitchen Wednesday Lunches

Volunteers, under the auspices of the Shoreline Soup Kitchen, serve lunch to anyone who arrives at Merrill Hall between noon and 1:00 pm on Wednesdays. This includes anyone attending the Healing Service that begins in the church at 10:00 a.m and Shoreline Soup Kitchen guests.

Several different church groups provide the food, each one serving once a month. Grace Church is responsible for serving lunch on the first Wednesday of each month. The meal consists of a main course, side dishes, salad, bread, and dessert, with coffee and juices. The volunteers donate the ingredients and prepare and serve the meal.

Shoreline Soup Kitchen meals are also served at other locations.

For a complete list of meal sites and food pantries click here.

Sunday Coffee Hours

During Sunday coffee hours, hosted by volunteers from the congregation in Merrill Hall immediately following the 10 AM service, members of the congregation welcome visitors and enjoy a time of fellowship.

Harvest Fair

The Grace Church Annual Harvest Fair is held on a Saturday in November in Merrill Hall. Members of the congregation sell handmade crafts and baked goods. A luncheon of soup and dessert is available. Proceeds from the fair are distributed locally and abroad.

A Taste of Grace -- Cookbook for Sale

A Taste of Grace, a compilation of 333 favorite recipes contributed by the parishioners of Grace Church, includes recipes for breakfasts, breads, salads, dressings & sauces, appetizers & beverages, main dishes, vegetables, desserts, canning, and a few extra special recipes. Copies may be purchased for $10 from the parish secretary.

Try this recipe on a crisp autumn day.

Apple Dumplings (contributed by Janice Basil)
2 ½ cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
½ cup shortening
6 to 8 apples, sliced

Sauce:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white granulated sugar
½ cup butter or margarine
2 cups water

Prepare dough and roll out on floured surface. Cut into squares. Size is up to you, depending on size of apples. Place apple slices in center of squares. Fold corners into the center and pinch together. Put in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan and pour sauce to cover. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes; check time carefully. You may sprinkle the apples with cinnamon for added flavor.

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