Words of Grace Blog
Former Handbell Choir Director Honored with Ringer-Signed Photo
Lucy Butterworth, our former Handbell Choir Director, retired in November after four decades of faithful witness and ministry.
February 8 Black History Month Fundraiser to Benefit Historic Mount Olive Cemetery
The Madison County Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a February 8 Black History Month Fundraiser to benefit the the Long Ridge Community’s Historic Mount Olive Cemetery.
Connecting with Our Retirement Home Neighbors - Rescheduled + Coming Soon
The upcoming connection with our retirement home neighbors is being rescheduled and an announcement will be made at a later date.
Coming This Month: Sacred Ground - A Winter Dialogue Series on Race and Faith
In collaboration with the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Mars Hill and the Madison County Racial Justice Coalition are participating in a Madison County-based dialogue series on race and faith - starting in January.
5 Easy Ways to Worship Online With a Welcoming, Inclusive + Affirming Community
Explore five easy ways to worship alongside a welcoming, inclusive and affirming church in Mars Hill that shares God’s love for all. Whether live on Sunday or on your own time, here’s to to watch wherever you are.
Mars Hill to Honor the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King with Breakfast, Hike on January 16
Beginning with a community breakfast, hike and peace march, our community plans to honor and remember the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo Album: Advent + Christmas 2022
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the Advent and Christmas Season - from Decorating in November through Epiphany Sunday in January.
Important Update: Candlelight Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship
Worship alongside us this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as we join our sister congregation to celebrate the season.
Blue Christmas Service - When Seasons May Not Feel As Bright: December 21 at 6 pm
Our Blue Christmas coincides with the Winter Solstice as well as the traditional feast day for Saint Thomas the Apostle, making some connections between Thomas's struggle to believe the tale of Jesus' resurrection, the long nights just before Christmas, and the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss.