Ministries at Grace
Whether you're looking to deepen your spiritual journey or connect with others, there's a place for you here. We invite you to join our ministries and be a part of a community that shares love, faith, and service. Let's grow in faith and make a positive impact in our community.
Scroll through our many ministries below to learn how you can get involved at Grace!
Food Pantry
Several members of our congregation volunteer at the Chester-Mendham Food Pantry, located in Chester. The pantry is a 501c3 non-profit and is run and staffed by volunteers. They are open every Wednesday from 9-11am, and one Saturday per month. For their clients that are unable to come to the pantry, they deliver groceries once a month. Grace collects donations of nonperishable goods for both the Chester-Mendham Food Pantry and the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morristown. If you know of someone who is food insecure, please let us know, and we can help them connect with the appropriate pantry.
Music at Grace
The music program at Grace includes the Chancel Choir, the Handbell Choir, and the Praise Team. Being part of the music program is a great way to connect with others and enjoy weekly fellowship. If interested in participating in music at Grace, contact us via our contact form or talk to our music director Margaret Erath at (908)229-4535.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to all ages, and rehearses on Wednesday nights from Labor Day – Memorial Day. We sing a variety of musical styles from Classical to Traditional to Spirituals. This group sings in church twice a month, plus major festivals.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights and plays once a month
during worship. New members are always welcome! It is helpful to be able to read
music, but it is not a requirement. Anyone 6th grade or older is welcome.
Praise Team
The Praise Team is a select choir. We usually sing a cappella music, though not always. Good music reading skills are essential for the group. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings immediately following worship. This group sings once per month during the service.
Fellowship
At Grace, we strive to create fun, engaging, family-friendly fellowship activities to foster a strong community in our congregation. Listed below are our recurring fellowship events that we hold year-round. To see our unique fellowship events, please visit our Events webpage.
Bible Study
The Tuesday Bible Study group meets every Tuesday at Grace (and via Zoom) from 12:30pm-1:45pm. This ecumenical group is led by Pastor Julie from September through June. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. All are welcome to join the study and rich fellowship! Please contact Pastor Julie if you are interested in more information.
Romeos
ROMEOs is a group of retired men eating out monthly on a Friday, currently at the Chester Diner. It was initially founded by a Grace member - Les Fredericks. Not limited to Grace members. Current coordinator is Paul Wolfmeyer (201-404-6914) who can be contacted for more information. There is no program, just conversation and fellowship.
Juliets
The JULIETs (Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together) is a monthly luncheon group for women. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Redwoods Bar & Grill in Chester. Participation is open to all, regardless of Grace membership, and provides an opportunity for great fellowship. If interested or would like additional information, contact Helen Wolfmeyer at hbwolfmeyer@comcast or (201-826-1760).
Book Club
Our long-standing Women's Book Group meets the 4th Wednesday from September through June in the Parish Hall at Grace Lutheran Church. The books read and discussed are chosen collectively by the group; the books selected range from classics to new releases and include non-fiction, fiction, and biographies. Our discussions begin promptly at 1:30pm and end by 3:00pm. If interested in joining the group, please contact Helen Wolfmeyer at hbwolfmeyer@comcast or
(201-826-1760).
Mah Jong
A new group at Grace, this fun beginners group meets on the second and fourth Mondays every month from 1:00PM-3:00PM. No experience required, this group is meant to be a fun fellowship opportunity for members of the community to come together and play (or learn to play) American-style Mah Jong. This group is designed for beginners and Mah Jong sets are provided - come as you are!