Storm season is here

Storm season is here

A few words from the Disaster Response Team (DRT) of Grace Presbytery, courtesy of Rev. Jim Reinarz Many of us are finally recovering from the winter storm of 2021, but be aware that spring storm season is now upon us. As most Texas are aware, spring storms can bring...
An Update: Disaster Response

An Update: Disaster Response

Dedicated to alleviating and supporting our congregations in recovery efforts following last month’s winter storm, the Presbytery Council’s allocated funds, gifts from member churches, and provisions from Presbyterian agencies have provided immediately-available...
Weather-Related Emergencies

Weather-Related Emergencies

Updated February 26, 2021, to include damage report, emergency funding documents, and additional resources.Dear Grace Presbytery Community, We have all been affected to varying degrees by the latest crisis of this polar vortex. We are dealing with great loss ─ loss of...
Welcoming Steve Shive in 2021

Welcoming Steve Shive in 2021

Together with the Personnel Committee, Grace Presbytery Council is excited to announce the arrival of interim general presbyter, Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Shive, effective January 15, 2021. In anticipation of Steve’s arrival early next year, he has shared a...
Parting words from Rev. Mike Thompson

Parting words from Rev. Mike Thompson

When I was accepted into Grace Presbytery, I had no idea that I would spend the next 42 years serving within its bounds. I served First Presbyterian Church in Marlin for 8 years, United Presbyterian Church in Cleburne for 25 years, Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in...
COVID: Worship Recommendations Remain Unchanged

COVID: Worship Recommendations Remain Unchanged

Friends,In the last month, since our October update from Presbytery Council, much has changed. The landscape of the pandemic has taken yet another turn as both COVID cases and hospitalization rates increase rapidly. This is a trend we are witnessing here in our state...