The Latest News from Grace

June 3, 2024 Dear Grace Church Family, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ and pray God’s blessing on you. I’m following up on the exciting announcement made on Sunday, June 2: Grace’s soon-to-be Lead Minister, the Rev. Dr. Chris Joiner, and his wife, Kim, are on their way to Calgary. We anticipate they’ll arrive within the next two weeks. As we move toward that day, I am writing to provide information about what to expect in the weeks ahead. We are all eager to welcome and celebrate the arrival of Chris and Kim. We’ve been working toward this day for a long time, and its arrival...

Applications and donations to the Rose Baltrusaitis Music Scholarship are now being accepted for the current season. Two scholarships in the amount of up to $2000 each may be awarded to the recipients based upon musical ability, financial need and a desire to develop their musical gifts through participation and practice at Grace Presbyterian Church. Qualifications for this scholarship include the following: Applicants ideally between the ages of 13 and 25 must currently be studying music, and able to demonstrate musical talent or proficiency. How to apply: Please DOWNLOAD THIS...

This is an update on the two Interim Ministers at Grace, Associate Minister Jake Van Pernis, and the Interim Moderator for 2023 and 2023. (The Lead Minister search continues.) Interim Ministers, Associate Minister and Interim Moderator The Rev. Wendy Adams started her term June 23, 2023 and will complete her time at Grace March 16, 2024. The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins will start September 1, 2023 and continue at Grace until June 30, 2024. The Rev. Jake Van Pernis is scheduled to return to work March 17, 2024. From that time until June 30, he and The Rev. Simmins will work together to...