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Welcome to First Grace United Church of Christ!

We are a church of passion and action. We are a church connected to God’s grace, connected to dynamic faith, and connected to engaging community works. We often say around here that if it is something Jesus would do we’re not even going to vote on it or waste a lot of words over it, but instead focus on Jesus’ words and actions to make our community whole.

At first glance, First Grace can seem confusing. Are they a church? A community center? We are all that and more! At First Grace we will feed the hungry… we will serve our neighbors… we will be open and affirming of LGBT persons… we will be inclusive to the diversity of the community… we will help children and teens learn… we will provide meeting spaces for persons in recovery… we will help families in their daily caring for children… and we will worship God with leadership that is both faith-filled and faithful.

We invite you to join us for worship and breakfast, to one of our many ministries including community meals, faith gatherings, volunteer opportunities, or children’s and youth educational programming.

If nothing else we invite you to just come and experience First Grace in any capacity! Come because someting inspires or interests you, come because you feel called to God's grace and witness. One of the most important functions of being a faithful member of First Grace is being a spokesperson for our Still Speaking God, being an agent for what God is creating even today, and being a witness to the extravagant welcome we have to offer to you and this community.

THIS WEEK @ FIRST GRACE - DECEMBER 27TH - JANUARY 3RD

SUNDAY the 27th

9:30-10:15am - Friends Class - Parlor
10:00-10:30am - Sunday Breakfast - Fellowship Hall
10:15-10:45am - Open Favorite Christmas Hymn Sing - Sanctuary
10:45am - Sunday Worship - Sanctuary
10:45am - K-5th Grade Sunday School - Shortly after worship begins
Noon - After Worship Coffee & Conversation - Sanctuary

MONDAY the 28th

GENERAL CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
6:00am-6:00pm - AMOS Child Care Center - The Center
6:00am-6:00pm - AMOS After School - Church Building
6:30-7:30pm - People's Choice Pantry - 1st floor pantry

TUESDAY the 29th

6:00am-6:00pm - AMOS Child Care Center - The Center
10:00am-6:00pm - General Office Hours - Church Building
11:30am-1:00pm - People's Choice Pantry - 1st floor pantry
6:00am-6:00pm - AMOS After School - Church Building
7:00-8:30pm - Free Akron Yoga - Schroer Hall

WEDNESDAY the 30th

6:00am-6:00pm - AMOS Child Care Center - The Center
10:00am-6:00pm - General Office Hours - Church Building
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The December Joyful News

First Grace's Monthly Newsletter Online.

Click on the Joyful News cover to the left to read all of First Grace's monthly newsletter filled every staff and volunteer articles, news, events, the month's Bible lectionary, special arts events, and much more!

Free Thursday Dinner!

Join us on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of every month for a free dinner program here at First Grace from 5:30-6:30pm. January 14th & 21st. CLICK HERE to learn more or to volunteer!

Gloves & Socks Needed

The First Grace Volunteer Department is helping to collect adult and child gloves, hats, scarves & socks for the holidays! New items only. CLICK HERE to contact our Volunteer Dept.

Sunday Worship

Come for Christ, stay for the worship, extravagent welcome, and fellowship! 10:45am Sunday mornings, come at 10:00am for free breakfast in our Fellowship Hall. CLICK HERE for details.

AMOS After School

Join us for AMOS After School for K-5th graders every day (including full days for off-school days)! CLICK HERE for prices and futher details! AMOS brings education, fun, and friendships to your child every day possible! Contact us to see if you qualify for Summit County Title XX assistace.

AMOS Child Care Center

A loving and welcoming center for all children ages 6wks to Preschool, CLICK HERE to learn about how the AMOS Child Care Center can be an important part of you & your child's life and to see pictures of our brand new facility!

FaithLAB @ First Grace

Are you in 6th-8th grade or 9th-12th grade? CLICK HERE to learn more about our weekly youth groups and events on our FaithLAB nights! Come find where friendship & discipleship combine!

Wellness360

CLICK HERE to learn about Wellness360, an AmeriCorps program supporting Akron & Summit County missions and agencies focused on poverty relief.

First Grace on Facebook

CLICK HERE to check out First Grace's Fan Page on Facebook, updated daily with news you need to know, quotes, scripiture, weekly devotionals and more!

The Market Path

Did you know First Grace owns a Fair Trade store in W. Akron? CLICK HERE to visit The Market Path and learn more about Fair Trade, handmade world items, and how you can be involved!