ABOUT GRACE FELLOWSHIP

OUR MISSION

To be a community that is FOR people. For far too long, the church has been known for what it’s against, but we want to be known for what we’re FOR.

When we say we are “a church for people who don’t go to church”, it might sound odd, but it’s actually pretty simple:

We know that there are people who have been hurt by the church, who have questions or doubts about God and faith, people who carry shame – and for these reasons (and more), they hesitate to walk into a church. But we want so badly for our community to know the unconditional love of Jesus.

So we want you to know that you are welcome here.

We are FOR you & you are always welcome at Grace.

SIDE NOTE FROM US TO YOU

What we’re passionate about is loving our neighbors and pointing them to Jesus and a relationship with Him. We’ll never claim to be perfect people and we haven’t got it all figured out, but we just KNOW that there are people in our community that need to know that there is a God is who FOR them and who loves them. That there’s grace for you and a community of people who want to walk with you and support you in life. That’s why we’re always saying we’re here FOR you because Jesus was, has been, and is here FOR us when we’re hurting and searching, and we so badly want to spread that same love and hope to others. So if that sounds good to you, we’re your people.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

About the Scriptures: We believe the Bible is inspired by God and bears witness to His relationship with humanity. We prioritize the teachings, example, and character of Jesus Christ as the fullest and clearest revelation of God, through which all Scripture is understood.
About God: We believe in one God, revealed most fully through Jesus Christ, who came in the flesh to make God known and to bring life and restoration to the world.
About Humanity: We believe all people are created in the image of God and are deeply valued. Though humanity has experienced brokenness and separation from God, we believe God continually seeks to restore that relationship. We affirm the dignity of every person and, following the example of Jesus, commit to showing love, compassion, and grace to all.
About Purpose and Community: We believe our community exists to follow the central command given by Jesus: to love one another. This love is expressed through our relationships, our service, our pursuit of justice, and our care for all people.
About Salvation: We believe that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God has made a way for restoration and forgiveness. Salvation is a gift of grace, available to all, and is received by trusting in Jesus and walking in His way of love.
About the Christian Life: We believe the Christian life is a daily commitment to follow Jesus—living in love, humility, and obedience to His teachings. As we grow, we are shaped more and more into His likeness.
About the Church: We believe the church is a community of people committed to following Jesus and living out His command to love one another. As His body, we seek to reflect His life in the world through love, service, and unity.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When are your services?

Grace Fellowship meets every Saturday night at 4:30PM for coffee, snacks & fellowship & 5PM for worship & a message.

Our service typically lasts no longer than an hour.

We also provide a lesson & activities for kids of all ages during the service.

What about my kids?

Have children? No problem, we’ve got you covered. We provide a lesson & activities for your kids of all ages during the service – we use the Orange curriculum! We also have a staffed nursery available. We love the little ones, and understand the importance of a safe environment for children to learn about Jesus.

What should I wear?

It’s casual here. Most people wear jeans!

Does Grace Fellowship have membership?

Here at Grace, we want you to know that when you walk through the doors, you belong here and can consider this place your home church, no title necessary. Since we don’t have traditional membership, we don’t have people “join” the church as a “member” – but we hope you become fully engaged in the life of the church. You can engage with us through serving, connecting in a group, inviting others, and giving systematically. Those who are fully engaged with us are considered our members.

Why don't you have a traditional membership?

Traditionally, membership has been known to represent joining a church, calling it your church home, and/or taking the first step toward involvement and volunteering. However, we feel the word “membership” has also carried a lot of baggage and can be an unnecessary barrier to involvement for attendees. This oftern causes some misunderstandings and feelings of exclusivity, especially when it comes to voting. This goes against our desire to be a church where anyone can get involved and grow.

We’re glad you’re here! Please let us know how we can help you take some next steps.

What about leadership?

For those who would like to assume a leadership role, it’s important that we’re all aligned regarding beliefs and accountability. Because we don’t have traditional membership, we ask that anyone interested in entering into leadership meet specific prerequisites that help us know we’re on the same page. Each leadership application will include questions around the person’s spiritual background, leadership background, and a certified background check.