upcoming events
SIGN UP TODAY FOR DIRECTORY PHOTOS
We will be taking new directory photos on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, & Sunday, October 22 in Price Hall. New this year - you will receive a link to view your photos on your own time to decide which pictures to order. If you prefer to have a representative from the company show you your photos immediately, you will need to make a request for that service. Use this link http://www.rebrand.ly/GUMC23 to book your photography session now! (We are working on a date to have a session at Otterbein so stay tuned!)
We will be taking new directory photos on Friday, October 20, Saturday, October 21, & Sunday, October 22 in Price Hall. New this year - you will receive a link to view your photos on your own time to decide which pictures to order. If you prefer to have a representative from the company show you your photos immediately, you will need to make a request for that service. Use this link http://www.rebrand.ly/GUMC23 to book your photography session now! (We are working on a date to have a session at Otterbein so stay tuned!)
NEW RESOURCE FOR GRACE UMC
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is what your church exists to do. But creating disciples takes resources - it takes education, training materials, & content that provokes practice. It's a life-long, every moment, everyday kind of thing. It happens anytime & anywhere...in person and online. And that's why it's good to have resources and discipleship tools readily available wherever you are. With Amplify Media, we will have that! In fact, you have access to thousands of formational videos, training resources, & discussion starters to use along every step of the discipleship journey: anytime, anywhere, & on all your favorite devices. Simply visit this link amplifymedia.com/resource-center/getting-started-2/#fvp_4,8s to learn how to set up your account today! The Access code for Grace is DFWCPX.
Pastor Joe will have a laptop set up this weekend in the Lobby to show exactly what Amplify Media is and how to use it. You will also be able to set up your account while you are here! If you have any questions, please call the office at 317-736-7962.
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is what your church exists to do. But creating disciples takes resources - it takes education, training materials, & content that provokes practice. It's a life-long, every moment, everyday kind of thing. It happens anytime & anywhere...in person and online. And that's why it's good to have resources and discipleship tools readily available wherever you are. With Amplify Media, we will have that! In fact, you have access to thousands of formational videos, training resources, & discussion starters to use along every step of the discipleship journey: anytime, anywhere, & on all your favorite devices. Simply visit this link amplifymedia.com/resource-center/getting-started-2/#fvp_4,8s to learn how to set up your account today! The Access code for Grace is DFWCPX.
Pastor Joe will have a laptop set up this weekend in the Lobby to show exactly what Amplify Media is and how to use it. You will also be able to set up your account while you are here! If you have any questions, please call the office at 317-736-7962.
INTERCHURCH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Fridays, 10:00a-3:00p
The Interchurch Food Pantry needs help on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., serving in the main building and helping to pick up food around the community in the truck. The needs remain high. To assist and serve, please contact Peggy Kinsey at peggykinsey63@gmail.com. You will stay busy!
Fridays, 10:00a-3:00p
The Interchurch Food Pantry needs help on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., serving in the main building and helping to pick up food around the community in the truck. The needs remain high. To assist and serve, please contact Peggy Kinsey at peggykinsey63@gmail.com. You will stay busy!
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN AT THE ARTCRAFT
Thursday, Sept 21, 1:30p, The Artcraft Theatre
Complimentary showtime of Singin' in the Rain open to anyone 55 and over (this showing only) courtesy of Swartz Family Community Mortuary. Your admission will also include a free small popcorn and beverage courtesy of Astral at Franklin. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, Sept 21, 1:30p, The Artcraft Theatre
Complimentary showtime of Singin' in the Rain open to anyone 55 and over (this showing only) courtesy of Swartz Family Community Mortuary. Your admission will also include a free small popcorn and beverage courtesy of Astral at Franklin. We look forward to seeing you there!
SPROUTS SCARECROW MADNESS
Saturday, Sept 23, 3:30p, Treehouse
Sprouts will join together to make a scarecrow for the Franklin “Scarecrow Madness” event, as well as playing outdoor games. Bring a snack to share and be ready for fun!
Saturday, Sept 23, 3:30p, Treehouse
Sprouts will join together to make a scarecrow for the Franklin “Scarecrow Madness” event, as well as playing outdoor games. Bring a snack to share and be ready for fun!
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, Sept 24, 5:00-7:00p, East Side Parking Lot
Our Annual Church Picnic will be on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 5:00-7:00p in the East Parking Lot. We look forward to a time of food, friends, fun, and laughter! Church will provide meat, drinks, and tableware. Please bring a dish to share based on your last name: A-E = DESSERT, F-M = SALAD, N-Z = HOT VEGETABLE. We look forward to this fun time with you & your family!
Sunday, Sept 24, 5:00-7:00p, East Side Parking Lot
Our Annual Church Picnic will be on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 5:00-7:00p in the East Parking Lot. We look forward to a time of food, friends, fun, and laughter! Church will provide meat, drinks, and tableware. Please bring a dish to share based on your last name: A-E = DESSERT, F-M = SALAD, N-Z = HOT VEGETABLE. We look forward to this fun time with you & your family!
ENJOYING THE PSALMS
Sunday, Oct 15 - Nov 19, 10:15a, Y201
Join Charlot Nash beginning Oct 15 at 10:15a in room Y201 for a 6-week Sunday School class "Enjoying the Psalms". This class will explore the poetry, prayers, authors, and emotions expressed in the Psalm, and how Jesus referenced the Psalms. For more information contact Charlot Nash at charlot.nash@gmail.com.
Sunday, Oct 15 - Nov 19, 10:15a, Y201
Join Charlot Nash beginning Oct 15 at 10:15a in room Y201 for a 6-week Sunday School class "Enjoying the Psalms". This class will explore the poetry, prayers, authors, and emotions expressed in the Psalm, and how Jesus referenced the Psalms. For more information contact Charlot Nash at charlot.nash@gmail.com.
HARVEST WALK
Sunday, Oct 1, 1:00 (Registration), 2:00p (Walk), West Side Parking Lot
The Harvest Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County to help eliminate hunger in our local community. Registration will begin at 1:00p with the walk beginning at 2:00p in the West Side Parking Lot here at Grace on Sunday, Oct 1. For more information or to register, visit www.jcpantry.org/harvest-walk.
Sunday, Oct 1, 1:00 (Registration), 2:00p (Walk), West Side Parking Lot
The Harvest Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County to help eliminate hunger in our local community. Registration will begin at 1:00p with the walk beginning at 2:00p in the West Side Parking Lot here at Grace on Sunday, Oct 1. For more information or to register, visit www.jcpantry.org/harvest-walk.
SAVE THE DATE - LIFELINE SCREENING
Monday, Oct 2, 8:00a-5:30p, Price Hall
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Grace United Methodist Church on Monday, October 2, 2023. A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque)
An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
An Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.1
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm. AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a serious medical emergency.
Atrial Fibrillation
A 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation. AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and other heart-related complications.2
These 4 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register by calling toll free 1-844-591-7160, text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607 or online at https://llsa.social/HSC
Monday, Oct 2, 8:00a-5:30p, Price Hall
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Grace United Methodist Church on Monday, October 2, 2023. A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque)
An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
An Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.1
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm. AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a serious medical emergency.
Atrial Fibrillation
A 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation. AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and other heart-related complications.2
These 4 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register by calling toll free 1-844-591-7160, text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607 or online at https://llsa.social/HSC
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Thursday, Oct 5, 7:00p, Sanctuary
The Franklin Community Band will be presenting a concert at Grace United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm. The FCB has been serving the community for the past fifteen years and offers performances year round. The band is an all-volunteer group, with dedicated musicians from all walks of life who come together to create a fun and engaging musical experience for all. Always entertaining, the FCB will perform a wide variety of music on October 5, including Broadway tunes, movie themes and music by Indiana composers.
Thursday, Oct 5, 7:00p, Sanctuary
The Franklin Community Band will be presenting a concert at Grace United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm. The FCB has been serving the community for the past fifteen years and offers performances year round. The band is an all-volunteer group, with dedicated musicians from all walks of life who come together to create a fun and engaging musical experience for all. Always entertaining, the FCB will perform a wide variety of music on October 5, including Broadway tunes, movie themes and music by Indiana composers.
LIVING THE QUESTIONS
Sundays, Oct 8, 10:15a, A104 (Library)
An Invitation to Journey: Faith is not a destination, but a journey! Join retired seminary professor, Bruce Roberts for this thought provoking, engaging, and insightful study where participants are provided the space and context to pursue their questions of faith, church, God, Jesus, Christianity, and more. This study celebrates the power of questions and recognizes the value of the journey itself when it comes to thinking about and thinking through what we believe. Class begins, Sunday Oct. 8 at 10:10a in room A104 (Library). For more information call 317-736-7962
Sundays, Oct 8, 10:15a, A104 (Library)
An Invitation to Journey: Faith is not a destination, but a journey! Join retired seminary professor, Bruce Roberts for this thought provoking, engaging, and insightful study where participants are provided the space and context to pursue their questions of faith, church, God, Jesus, Christianity, and more. This study celebrates the power of questions and recognizes the value of the journey itself when it comes to thinking about and thinking through what we believe. Class begins, Sunday Oct. 8 at 10:10a in room A104 (Library). For more information call 317-736-7962
LEAVES OF GRACE DINNER THEATRE TRIP
Wednesday, Oct 18, 10:30a, East Parking Lot
The Leaves of Grace Team at Grace Church is planning a trip to the Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, October 18th, to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"--The biggest cast for any of the theater's productions will perform the Bible-based story of Joseph, the favored son whose brothers sell him into slavery. In the midst of dark situations, he finds his ability to interpret dreams -- a skill that changes his life.
The cost of the trip is $55.00, payable upon signing up. Make check out to Grace UMC/Memo-Beef and Boards. Persons may sign up at the Welcome Center in the Lobby during the weekends of September 9/10, September 16/17, September 23/24 or September 30/October 1. We will be carpooling and will need volunteers to drive. Please indicate when you sign up if you can drive and how many passengers you can take. Drivers will be given a check request form to complete to receive $25 to help cover the cost of gas.
Plan to leave Grace Church on October 18th at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by the play at 1:00 p.m. Arrival time back to Grace at approximately 4:30 p.m. Questions, speak with Joyce Coleman at (317) 285-8614 or Bev Bonsett at (317) 738-3875.
Wednesday, Oct 18, 10:30a, East Parking Lot
The Leaves of Grace Team at Grace Church is planning a trip to the Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, October 18th, to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"--The biggest cast for any of the theater's productions will perform the Bible-based story of Joseph, the favored son whose brothers sell him into slavery. In the midst of dark situations, he finds his ability to interpret dreams -- a skill that changes his life.
The cost of the trip is $55.00, payable upon signing up. Make check out to Grace UMC/Memo-Beef and Boards. Persons may sign up at the Welcome Center in the Lobby during the weekends of September 9/10, September 16/17, September 23/24 or September 30/October 1. We will be carpooling and will need volunteers to drive. Please indicate when you sign up if you can drive and how many passengers you can take. Drivers will be given a check request form to complete to receive $25 to help cover the cost of gas.
Plan to leave Grace Church on October 18th at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by the play at 1:00 p.m. Arrival time back to Grace at approximately 4:30 p.m. Questions, speak with Joyce Coleman at (317) 285-8614 or Bev Bonsett at (317) 738-3875.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Saturday, Oct 21, 3:30-5:00p, North Parking Lot
The Children’s Ministry Team will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” on Oct 21 from 3:30-5pm (in the parking lot behind the playground equipment). Members of the congregation as well as All God’s Children Preschool are invited to participate. Be sure to reserve a space by October 1st! Our goal is to have at least twenty “trunks” that are decorated and ready to pass out candy or trinkets for children to enjoy. If you know that you will be unable to attend, we will also be collecting candy and prizes to supplement those being handed out.
Saturday, Oct 21, 3:30-5:00p, North Parking Lot
The Children’s Ministry Team will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” on Oct 21 from 3:30-5pm (in the parking lot behind the playground equipment). Members of the congregation as well as All God’s Children Preschool are invited to participate. Be sure to reserve a space by October 1st! Our goal is to have at least twenty “trunks” that are decorated and ready to pass out candy or trinkets for children to enjoy. If you know that you will be unable to attend, we will also be collecting candy and prizes to supplement those being handed out.
COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
Saturday, Oct 29, 3:30-5:00p, SYC
Saturday, October 29 from 3:30-5pm in SYC - Sprouts will gather and prepare “Cookie mix in a jar”, which will then be sold in November to raise funds for use in purchasing Christmas gifts for community school children in need. Bring a snack to share. Students will have time to play ping-pong, foozeball, and board games after preparing the cookie mix.
We are collecting clean new or gently used mason jars, which the Sprouts will use when making their "cookie mix in a jar".
Saturday, Oct 29, 3:30-5:00p, SYC
Saturday, October 29 from 3:30-5pm in SYC - Sprouts will gather and prepare “Cookie mix in a jar”, which will then be sold in November to raise funds for use in purchasing Christmas gifts for community school children in need. Bring a snack to share. Students will have time to play ping-pong, foozeball, and board games after preparing the cookie mix.
We are collecting clean new or gently used mason jars, which the Sprouts will use when making their "cookie mix in a jar".
FAITHFUL & INCLUSIVE: THE BIBLE, SEXUALITY, AND THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - ZOOM ONLY CLASS
Thursdays, beginning Nov. 2, 6:30p, Zoom
Joe will be offering a Faithful & Inclusive ZOOM class beginning on Thursday, November 2 at 6:30p. To join this zoom only class, please email Pastor Joe at joesanford@franklingrace.org to sign up and receive the link for the class.
Thursdays, beginning Nov. 2, 6:30p, Zoom
Joe will be offering a Faithful & Inclusive ZOOM class beginning on Thursday, November 2 at 6:30p. To join this zoom only class, please email Pastor Joe at joesanford@franklingrace.org to sign up and receive the link for the class.
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Grace United Methodist Church
1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-736-7962 grace@franklingrace.org Weekend Worship Services Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am |
