Grace United Methodist Church Austin, TX

Adult
United Methodist Women's Group - Grace has two UMW groups, the Sunshine Sisters and the Nightingales. Contact the church office for more information.

Dinner for Six/Eight -The Nurture Committee randomly selects these groups based on a list of those who would like to participate. This is an opportunity for dinner and a chance for fellowship outside of the church. Each participant prepares and brings a part of the meal. Participation in outside group activities such as concerts, plays, games, etc. are often combined with dinner to make for a very enjoyable gathering for all involved.

Adult Sunday School Classes, Sundays, 9:45 - 10:45am -

NOAH (Not Over Any Hill) Bible Study Class. This study and discussion group follows the Methodist Adult Bible Studies Series. The group meets upstairs in the Education Building near the choir room. Current leader is Stanley Peterman.

Friendship Bible Study Class, A Women's Group. Like the NOAH group, the Friendship group follows the Methodist Adult Bible Studies Series. The group meets in the Parlor in the Education Building. Current leader is Pat Newell.

The Seekers. This informal study and discussion group meets in the foyer of the Education Building, just outside of the Conference Room. Current leaders are Tom Calnan and Mickey Caldwell.

The Library Bible Study Class. This class takes a wide-angle overview of the New Testament. The group meets in the library of the church office. Current leader is Rev. Linda Kessie. Children's Sunday School class meets when the Library Class meets.

Children's Sunday School The Children's Sunday School class meets when the Library Bible Study Class meets, led by Mitch Mooney and parent volunteers. This is different from Children’s Church that coincides with the 11 am Worship Service.

Children’s Church Children’s Church occurs at the same time as regular worship service. Children attend the regular service in the church sanctuary and may leave, if they wish, after the Children’s Time or the first scripture reading for Children’s Church. They return to their parents during the last hymn or for communion. Children’s Church includes Bible lessons and activities led by experienced teachers. Children are also welcome to stay in the regular worship service.

Special Studies Series
Special classes and study series occur throughout the year, usually including Advent and Lenten Study Series. Announcements about upcoming classes are made in Worship Service and appear in the Pulpit & Pew monthly newsletter and on the website. Call the church office for information.

Music
The Grace Notes Choir - rehearses at 7:00pm on Wednesday evenings. Music ranges from hymns and gospel to works of the great masters. Full choir, a cappella, quartet, solo, and instrumental music can be heard during Grace services. The choir is supplemented by traditional organ and piano. Music director is Stefen Kane and organist/pianist is Les Young.

Outreach/Volunteer
Grace endeavors to meet the needs of our community through participation in several outreach and volunteer opportunities. Grace is a polling place for elections, is used by the South Austin Caregivers (contact at 445-5552) for office space, and is also a meeting place for the South River City Citizens group. A partial listing of other outreach events can be found below:

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