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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
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SUMMARY:Next Steps Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Considering making Grace your church home?\nJoin our Next Steps Class to learn about the mission and ministries of Grace and how you can get involved. You’ll discover meaningful ways to support our mission\, build connections through Community Groups\, Life Groups\, and Bible Studies\, and have a chance to ask any questions along the way. \nNext 3-week class: Sundays\, January 11\, 18\, and 25 \nContact Theresa Brandt for more info.
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/next-steps/2026-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Events,Featured,Men,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
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SUMMARY:Youth Winter Retreat
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/youth-winter-retreat/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Featured,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
CREATED:20251205T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T171336Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Services
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nJoin us for Christmas Eve! We will have 2 services: 3:00 p.m and 4:30 p.m. Childcare for 5 years and under is available at 3 p.m.
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/christmas-eve-services-2/2025-12-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T121500
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
CREATED:20251113T213744Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza with the Pastors
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URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/pizza-with-the-pastors/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T104500
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SUMMARY:A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\n\nThe 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\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\nSometimes what we believe about the Christian life comes from a single but prominent point of view—an older Christian we look up to\, a preacher\, or a parent. But is there only one way of living the life of a Jesus follower? \nThe Christian life—even one centered on grace—can still feel like a long list of dos and don’ts. But what if there’s more (and less) to our faith than we typically believe? In this series based on the book A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God by Larry Osborne\, we will tackle popular assumptions about Christian living that create stress and failure rather than growth and joy. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/a-contrarians-guide-to-knowing-god-2-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
CREATED:20251024T201354Z
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SUMMARY:A Not-So-Silent Night
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Christmas event\, A Not-So-Silent Night\, will be on December 6th at 6 p.m. Come enjoy a walk-through story of the birth of Jesus\, decorated trunks on Gingerbread Lane\, games\, a movie\, and more! The event is free! Please register for a time slot below. \nREGISTRATION
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/a-not-so-silent-night/
LOCATION:Grace Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Featured,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T215717Z
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SUMMARY:SMACTalk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SMACTalk: Supporting Mothers of Adult Children on November 18th for a time of worship\, giving\, dinner\, and a panel discussion on holiday expectations with adult children.
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/smactalk/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
CREATED:20251112T210934Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260419T101340
CREATED:20251031T145936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163658Z
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SUMMARY:Conspiracy of Kindness
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, we’re once again focusing on others through Conspiracy of Kindness. For nearly 10 years\, we’ve chosen to spend less on ourselves in order to give more to others. This year’s focus is: \nLocally\, we want to meet specific needs within our community. Please let us know of anyone or any gospel-centered organization we could help. \nGlobally\, we’re partnering in Guatemala\, where we have a mission team going in June. We hope to raise enough funds to build five houses and provide ten bunk beds. \nYou can participate by:\n1. Submitting a nomination for local needs (deadline is December 31st).\n2. Praying and deciding as a family how you might give an “over-and-above” gift this Christmas.\n3. Giving to Grace\, designating your gift as “Conspiracy of Kindness.” \nNOMINATE  GIVE  
URL:https://grace-efc.org/event/conspiracy-of-kindness/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Featured,Missions
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