The AWANA 2026-2027 season begins tonight, September 13! Registration is still open! AWANA runs September-May on Sunday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. If you have any questions please contact John Fergis. For more information and registration visit

https://gcor.churchcenter.com/registrations/events.

If you would like to receive more information about the values and philosophy of Grace Church, or if you have been thinking about joining this body of believers, our next class will be immediately following the morning worship on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Attending does not necessitate membership, but anyone desiring to become a member of Grace Church needs to go through one of these classes. Please contact the church office to sign-up and receive the information handouts for the class. For additional information, call the church office or visit https://www.gracechurchrootstown.com/membership

The choir is accepting new members. We rehearse every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and sing approximately three times a month, plus seasonal events such as Christmas and Easter. If you are a member of Grace Church and enjoy singing, contact Scott Burdett at SBurdett@GraceChurchRootstown.com!

For The Church '26 is a conference for every believer who desires to grow in fatih and find encouragement. We all face real spiritual battles - with sin, identity, guilt, failure, or the challenge of change. In the midst of these struggles, God's Word offers true hope and lasting help. This year's theme is help for the struggling heart, Friday, September 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Bible Church (15029 Enterprise Way, Middlefield, OH 44062). For more information and registration, view the full event agenda.

Seniors! Join us for our first luncheon of the new season, for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. We will meet Thursday, September 17, in the Fellowship Hall from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet is the Sign-Up Center.

Men's breakfast will resume Saturday, September 19. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Men of all ages are encouraged to come.

Seniors: Join us on Saturday, September 26, for a trip to Salem Community Theater. We will be seeing The Wizard of Oz. The van will leave the church at 6:00 p.m. and will return around 9:30 p.m. Cost is $16.30. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer at the Sign-Up Center. Butch Wilhelm needs your $16.30 by Sunday, September 20. If you have any questions, please contact Butch Wilhelm.

All ladies from high school seniors and older are invited to the Secret Sister Luncheon on September 20, 2026, to kick off our 26/27 season. The sign-up sheet for the luncheon and registration forms are at the Sign-Up Center.

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to take over leading our communion ministry. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving as the communion leader, please contact Marty Heinzman.

This app is available for your mobile device. It will allow you to sign up for an event, give financially, search the church online directory, and view the church calendar. For more information, https://home.planningcenteronline.com/.