Mark your Calendars for September 7th!
One Service at 9:30am!
Ministry Madness & Rally Day at 10:30am (after worship, in the Welcome Center) – Learn about the ministries, Faith Formation & G.R.A.C.E. Place programming at Grace and how you can get involved!
After you check out all that’s happening at Grace, join us in the Social Hall for a church picnic with the theme – “Taco ’bout Grace” .
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!
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.
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.
To register, please use this Sign Up Genius Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DADA82AA6F85-57453551-2025
If you are unable to register via the link, 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, 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.
Royersford’s Community Day is Sat., Sept. 6th.
We will be packing bags again for both our Emergency Services personnel, as well as the Veterans at the Veterans Center. Please consider volunteering or stopping by our booth. See Angela Feist or Deacon Allison for details.
Members of Grace, we would like to offer the opportunity for fresh flowers at our services. We will have available a pedestal (or 2) where the flowers can be placed in the front of the church. You supply the vase and the flowers, and take them home after service. You may share the beauty of your home-grown flowers or purchase a small arrangement. No reservations required, just let your spirit guide you! We will, however, continue to use our artificial arrangements behind the altar.
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.
Dear Grace Members, Friends & Guests: In an effort to update pictures on our website, over the next few weeks & months, you may encounter someone taking pictures of the congregation, a group, class or area of the church. If you would prefer not to have your face or image published on our website and/or other forms of written communications & social media, please step away from the area & contact the church office at 610.948.3684 or email us, to let us know your preference to not be included in any publications or social media platforms. Thank you.
Do you have a digital camera? Do you like to take pictures? If you have pictures or have taken recent pictures of a church event, we would like to see them (if you are willing to share). We may be able to use some on our website or in other social media platforms for the church.
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.
