Fall Worship Schedule – We will return to two services on Sept. 14th.
8:15am Traditional Worship
9:15am Adult Faith Formation & Confirmation Orientation (for students & parents, in the Sanctuary)
9:30AM G.R.A.C.E. Place for preschool – 6th grade!
Be on the lookout for special One Service Worship Sundays starting in October!
Registration Is Open for the Women’s Retreat
Women from Grace are once again invited to a day-long retreat, on Sat., October 4th, to be held at the Farmhouse at Temenos Retreat Center in West Chester.
Please contact Deacon Allison or the Church Office. (Keep in mind that registration will be limited to 20 attendees due to space constraints, so registration will close when we have reached that amount).
This is a great way to enjoy the company of other women in our congregation & have some fun, while learning along the way. Temenos has a beautiful facility and we will have the opportunity to enjoy the nature surrounding it. Coffee, snacks & lunch will be provided. (If you are able to bring a snack or drink to share, that would be appreciated. You can sign up for something to bring when you register).
The cost for the retreat will be $35 per person, to cover our retreat house & supplies. Scholarships will be available. Please let Deacon Allison know if the cost is prohibitive. If you have questions or would like to attend, contact Deacon Allison either in the church office or at deaconallison12@gmail.com. Also, please let her know if you’re interested in attending a group dinner at an area restaurant following the retreat.
Please note! We will celebrate Service of the Word on Sunday, Sept. 28, and there will be no communion that day.
We know how important celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion is for our Grace worshipping community and want you to know that we will always work to find pastoral supply as often as possible when needed. Pastor Leah contacted 15+ pastors on the synod’s pastoral supply list, and none were available for Sept. 28. Additionally, we want you to know that while Pastor Leah & Deacon Allison do their best to stagger their vacation times, there will be very occasional times when both will be away, as in this case. We will celebrate Holy Communion the week before, on Sept. 21 & the week after on Oct. 5. We are very grateful to our talented & dedicated lay leaders willing and eager to answer the call to lead worship, when the need arises. We appreciate your understanding! Please join us on Sept. 28 for Service of the Word at 8:15 (with Traditional liturgy & music) and at 10:30 (Contemporary liturgy with the Praise Band).
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Stebner and I am a member of the congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Royersford. A space for outdoor prayer is one thing that many communities lack. Creating an outdoor prayer garden and labyrinth allows for people to be closest to whatever higher power they choose in a setting that invites peace. It will be a space that can be used for other community groups to have conversations that further the church’s ministries outside of the church walls. My project would incorporate many different plants and pollinators that would have great benefits. A labyrinth is an ancient pattern with a single in-direct path to a clear destination and is intended to be a reflective experience.
In order to create this garden we plan to create a pathway using 8 inch by 8 inch paved Belden bricks. The garden will have a paved center with a bench to create a space for anyone to use.
To help bring this vision to life, we are offering the opportunity to purchase engraved bricks that will be used in the construction of the labyrinth and garden pathways. These personalized bricks are a meaningful way to honor a loved one, commemorate a special occasion, or leave a lasting mark of support within the community. The bricks are a 8×8 inch brick that features at max 6 lines and 18 characters with the option to add a logo as well. The sale has been extended through the first Sunday of Sept. The prices of the bricks range in personalization so the prices vary from $45-$65. A separate donation in any amount may be given as well. Please contact Kaitlyn with questions or they can email if, anyone has questions or issues with an order.
Each contribution not only helps fund the project but also becomes a permanent part of this peaceful and sacred space. Thank you for considering being part of something special.
Bible Study begins again this month. We will be studying the Revelation of John, and it should give us all kinds of great fodder for conversation! We have two groups that cover the same topic: Monday’s at 7:00pm via Zoom and Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the parlor. We will begin the week of 9/15 & 9/18. Contact Deacon Allison at deaconallison12@gmail.com with questions or if you’d like a link to Monday’s Zoom.
Deacon Allison’s Prayer Devotions are currently on hiatus.
Sunday morning Adult Faith Formation & Fellowship—
Richard Harshaw’s group continues to meet in the Choir Room at 9:15 am for topical conversations on faith and life and for a time of fellowship. Check with Richard for details.
Judy Stryker’s book discussion group will begin again on Sunday, September 14th in the parlor. Book TBA.
G.R.A.C.E. Place starts Sept. 14th at 9:30am!
G.R.A.C.E. Place programming will be every Sunday with 2 worship services, for preschool – 6th grade!
G.R.A.C.E. Place Sept. Dates: 9/14, 21 & 28 from 9:30-10:15am
2-year-old – kindergarten meet in Lower Level 07.
1st– 6th grade class meets in Lower Level 08-09.
Please register your child for G.R.A.C.E. Place online at:
www.gracelutheranroyersford.com/registration.
Confirmation Orientation will also be on 9/14, from 9:15-10:15am. This meeting for both parents & students, is held in the sanctuary. All must attend this meeting. If you cannot make the meeting or have questions about confirmation, please contact Julie Boyer. Your teachers are Julie Boyer & Zach Miller! Regular classes will be held in person, starting 9/21, from 9:15-10:15AM & meet every Sunday morning.
Confirmation will have class every Sunday. Details are still being worked out for our high school youth for Sunday mornings – check the weekly announcements for the updates for high school.
Lorraine’s Hearing Fund (created to provide financial assistance to members of Grace who have a hearing impairment), will take applications for those in need of equipment/devices, education, or technology. Awards up to $2,500 each will be considered for applicants. To apply, email Roxanne Troiano (rmtroiano@verizon.net) and she will either email or mail you an application (whichever is best for the applicant).
All applications are due by October 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified in November of eligibility and the amount of the award. Please direct questions to Roxanne Troiano.
AND—Save the Date for a Lorraine’s Hearing Fund Fundraiser–this fund provides financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with a hearing impairment.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 9, 2025 HOURS: 10am – 9pm
WHERE: Giovani’s Pizza & Restaurant, 466 Main St,
Why cook when you can have lunch, a date night, or a meal out with family and friends. Have someone else cook & clean up while helping to raise money for a great cause. A portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated to LHF.
Caring Crafters meet on Wednesdays, in the All Purpose Room, 10-11:30am
Our group does simple crafts in service to our church community. We make & send cards to our homebound, Grace staff or Grace family members.
Color to relax or bring any crafts you may be working on! We finish each session with prayers for our family, country & members at Grace.
If you have some time, on a Wednesday morning, join us for crafts, fellowship & friendship. All ages are welcome. Come when you can. We don’t take attendance!!
Join us for continued socializing with lunch at our local diner afterwards! Questions?? call Sue Perry or the church office.
In response to a question at the annual meeting… If you want to make scheduled contributions to the church without using Simply Giving, that charges 2.75% on the amount of each donation, simply do online banking with your financial institution. You can select a frequency of weekly, monthly, or annual, along with the date of the transaction. I’ve done this with my bank for more than 10 years without any fees. It is quite easy & you can to make changes any time desired. Last year Grace was charged more than $700 for donations through Simply Giving. Feel free to reach out to me at Council President, Kurt Meyers with questions or concern.
