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SUMMARY:Fighting for Joy in Christ
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/fighting-for-joy-in-christ/2026-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Groups,Featured,Men,Women,Young Adults,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T091500
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SUMMARY:Young Adults Community Group
DESCRIPTION:The best way to grow in a relationship with Christ is in relationship with others. Our Community Groups are a place where you can connect with others in a learning community; finding Biblical direction for life’s sometimes difficult journey. For more information about Community Groups contact Pastor Blair. \nThe Young Adults Community Group is studying the gospel of Luke.
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/young-adults-community-group/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Groups,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:A Symphony for the Soul
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/a-symphony-for-the-soul-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Events,Community Groups,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Be Confident: Foundations of Our Faith
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/be-confident-foundations-of-our-faith/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Events,Community Groups,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/a-contrarians-guide-to-knowing-god-2-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Groups
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SUMMARY:Bad (and Better) Boys of the Bible
DESCRIPTION:The best way to grow in a relationship with Christ is in relationship with others. Our Community Groups are a place where you can connect with others in a learning community; finding Biblical direction for life’s sometimes difficult journey. For more information about Community Groups contact Pastor Blair. \n\nWe often learn more from what not to do vs. what to do. Join us as we explore the lives of Biblical “Bad Boys” and see how all of us fallen humans are susceptible to the same temptations that defined them. We’ll also see how “Better Boys” persevered and sought the Lord in times of trouble.
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/bad-and-better-boys-of-the-bible/
CATEGORIES:Community Groups
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