Nursery Care is provided during our Worship Service for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old.  Our Nursery Supervisor provides consistent, loving care and activities in our nursery that is fully equipped with puzzles, toys, books and CDs as well as a changing station, rocking chair, and play n’ pack.

Faithful Frogs – Pre-School Class – Ages 3 and 4.  This class allows our younger children to use their natural energy and enthusiasm in fun cooperative group activities, listening to Bible stories, creating treasures that depict God’s world and learning traditional prayers and songs. (During the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service) 

Childcare is provided by our Nursery Supervisor during the 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study hour.  Childcare is available for children of all ages.

Children’s Time for children of all ages is a time during worship when Pastor Joan gathers the children around her and shares a message targeted just to them (although the adults love this time also).  She conveys her sermon theme in “little people’s” vernacular. (All year at Worship in the Sanctuary and Worship at the Water)
Children are then excused to Sunday School during the Fall and Spring.

Power Xpress into the Bible for children who are ages 5 thru 10.  We focus on one Bible Story for 4-5 weeks exploring the story through, cooking, art, story video and science.  Children learn to intersect their lives with Bible stories. (During the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service)   

Live It! Our Youth are building skills for Christian Living.  This fun, hands-on class addresses everyday issues in life along with relating them to the Bible.  Youth will develop skills that will help them live as Disciples of Christ today and throughout their lives.  (During the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service)

Acolytes are children ages 8+ who carry the light of Christ into our Worship Service and out with us in our daily lives.  These Youth also assist with Communion.

Mission Projects. Our Youth take part in many of Grace’s ongoing mission projects. They prepare care packages for military and college students, collect food for the Food Pantry, assist with Vacation Bible School and generally lend support when caring, enthusiastic help is needed.

New Members. Pastor Joan leads a one-month “On the Porch” class several times during the year for people who are interested in learning more about Grace Church and pursuing church membership.  If you are interested please call or email the church office.

ABS (Adult Bible Study) studies the bible passage coming up in worship that day in the sermon.  Led by Pastor Joan, the focus is on how this topic and scripture relate to daily living.   Everyone welcome, no prior knowledge necessary.  (Time is 9:00 – 10:00AM preceding Worship in the Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m.)

Women’s Study Group. The Women of Grace hold 6-8 week sessions, focusing on friendship, fellowship, faith and fun. (Flexible times – groups come together and select date and time best for them).

Evening Studies are offered throughout the year usually on Thursdays. 

The UMM sponsor an Annual Car Show, a Chili Cook-off, and they also prepare and serve dinners for the Flat Rock Community Services Christmas party and breakfast after “Sonrise Service” on Easter Sunday. Funds raised by the group are used for community, missions, and church projects.

Christian Book Club starting the Fall of 2009.  Contact the Church office for details.

An Emmaus Walk is a 72-hour spiritual retreat weekend at Inspiration Hills camp in Burbank, Ohio. The Emmaus experience is based on the scripture from Luke 24:13-35 – “A Journey with Christ”.

Its purpose is for the development of Christian leaders who are members of a local church, who wish to strengthen their spiritual lives, and are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God in an ongoing manner.

Adult Walks:Women may choose from one of three weekend opportunities for the retreat—Spring, Summer, and Fall. Men may choose from two weekends in either the Spring or Fall.

Youth Walks: A Chrysalis Flight is a similar experience for young adults from age 15-19 years old. Chrysalis flights for boys and girls are held over Martin Luther King weekend and President’s Day weekend.

The Emmaus walk is open to any Christian denomination. If you are interested in attending a walk or a flight, contact Grace Church for weekend dates and details.