Grace Weekly - Together

Widow Lunch Bunch

Let's have lunch! Once a month, come and enjoy fellowship and lunch with those who have journeyed the path of grief. Learn from one another and be uplifted with joy. Psalm 30:5b tells us "weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Join with us on the fourth Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m., at la Madeleine, 10001 Westheimer Rd., Suite 2123.

McKechnie Scholarships

The Trustees of the Grace Presbyterian Church (GPC) Endowment Committee are pleased to announce that funds are available for the Grace Presbyterian Church McKechnie Scholarships to be awarded by end of May 2024. These scholarships were established in honor of Dr. David McKechnie, upon his 25th anniversary as a pastor of Grace.

Scholarship requirements: Parent, guardian or student must be active in the life of Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas. Student must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited primary or secondary school or college or university for which scholarship application is submitted. Applicants will need to demonstrate satisfactory academic standing which includes a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a four-point scale) or equivalent and successful class completion rate. A short essay is part of the application.

The online application is available HERE, and the application deadline is May 15, 2024.

G4 Young Adults Gathering

G4 is Grace's weekly Young Adults Gathering. It is an opportunity for young adults at Grace and in West Houston to be in community with other young adults while digging into the Bible and seeing how it speaks explicitly to this unique season of life.

Where: Every Tuesday night in the Welcome Center at 7 p.m. 

Who: It is made up of single and married young adults, ages 19-35.

How you can help:

First, Getting the Word Out!
This gathering is still in it's infancy, having only started in March. Please, pass this on to any local young adults you know!

Second, Volunteer!
If you have a heart for this demographic, please consider volunteering!

To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jordan Goodie.


Discover Grace

Grace Presbyterian is a big church with so much going on, it can be easy to feel a little overwhelmed by it all. Discover Grace is designed for folks that are newer to Grace. It is an opportunity to meet with Pastor Julia, other staff, and deacons and to get know Grace Presbyterian Church through conversation. We will share about Grace's mission and vision and the opportunities to step into what we call the "Rhythm of Grace." We will answer questions you have and share about the ministries at and through Grace. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Children can attend the age appropriate Family Ministry gatherings during the reception time or you can bring you kids along with you. We will make sure they have an activity and a snack as well. The next reception will be on Sunday, May 19 at 11 a. m. in Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall-B. You can let us know you plan to attend HERE or simply drop in. The best way to enter the room is by using the exterior, middle double doors off of the courtyard. 

Covenant Partner Course

The new Covenant Partner Course is our process for learning more about the key theological essentials of Grace, and the vision, the mission, and the strategy of Grace. The course is led by pastors, elders, deacons, and staff and it is our unique way of talking about membership in a congregation. During the course, you will be invited to explore if joining as a “Covenant Partner” is the right next step in your journey of faith in Jesus. Refreshments and drinks will be provided.

The next course will take place on Sunday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Let us know you are coming by registering HERE.

The Footsteps of Paul Tour

Next fall, Pastor Julia will be leading a 13-day tour of Greece and Turkey, including a four day cruise of the Greek Isles. The tour will take place October 20 - November 1, 2024 and offers the opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the world and learn more about the apostle Paul, the greatest evangelist the church has ever known. It promises to be an exciting journey, filled with cultural and learning experiences, fellowship, and friendship. Sign up early and reserve your spot! Spaces are limited and we anticipate the trip will fill up quickly. More details are available HERE. Please feel free to contact Julia with any questions.

Mo-Ranch All-Church Retreat

Join your Grace family and friends of all ages this Summer for an All-Church Retreat at beautiful Mo-Ranch, July 25-28 (Thursday-Sunday)! Nestled on 500-acres along the spring-fed Guadalupe River, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly (2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024) is located in the heart of the beautiful Hill Country in Hunt, Texas, just outside of Kerrville. 

Our guest speaker for the weekend will be The Rev. Doug Meikle. Doug is passionate about building well-formed disciples who in turn influence the broader community in ways that lead to flourishing people and organizations. Doug is the founder and CEO of TrueWorks, a Houston non-profit focused on the redemptive aspects of faith and work. Prior to becoming ordained in ECO, Doug pursued a successful 30-year career, holding executive and functional leadership positions in sales, marketing, business improvement, and engineering. 

Our weekend will begin with check-in at 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The retreat ends Sunday following worship, (approximately 11 a.m.). When registering, you'll be asked to make a $400 deposit, and your final balance must be paid by April 15. The price breakdown for the weekend is:

  • First Adult in Room (room fee, meals, and t-shirt included)--$885.00
  • Each Additional Occupant, Ages 12 and Older (room fee, meals, and t-shirt included)--$135.00
  • Each Additional Kid, Ages 4-11 (room fee, meals, and t-shirt included)--$100.00
  • Each Additional Child, Ages 0-3 (room fee, meals, and t-shirt included)--$50.00

If you have question contact Traci Baudin at tbaudin@gpch.org. 

The deadline to register and pay in full is April 15! Register now by clicking HERE!

Grace's Greatest Baker

We're looking for our next Grace's Greatest Baker:

We know we have some pretty fantastic bakers in our congregation! Can you take on last years winner, Maggie Gardiner? Whether you want to try a new recipe, or you have a tried-and-true, passed-down-for-generations specialty in your family, we would love to enjoy your delicious treats on Easter morning--but only one will be named Grace's Greatest Baker!

Some suggested items are: cinnamon rolls, cookies, treats, cake-pops, sweet breads, Gramma's cookies--you get the idea!

Bring 2 dozen of your treats on Saturday, March 30 from 1-5 p.m. to the Kitchen in Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall on a platter or large plate. The goodies will be served on Easter morning. You can choose to disclose what you are bringing in the comments, or keep it a surprise. If you are entering, please put your name on the dessert you are bringing, so we know who to celebrate when you win!

If you would like to bake something but not be entered into the competition, you are more than welcome. You can sign up for a spot and just comment to not be entered. 

Sign up for a spot HERE.