Grace Presbytery’s Educator Group now meets virtually.

Attendees continue to share new ideas and inspiration, as well as learn about new Presbyterian children’s curriculum and discussions focused on liturgical planning.

Join us for fellowship and sharing via Zoom. Login information is available via Resource Center Director, Leah Wyckoff.

We hope to see you soon!

Grace Presbytery’s Educator Group now meets virtually.

Attendees continue to share new ideas and inspiration, as well as learn about new Presbyterian children’s curriculum and discussions focused on liturgical planning.

Join us for fellowship and sharing via Zoom. Login information is available via Resource Center Director, Leah Wyckoff.

We hope to see you soon!

Race in America is a 5-part online series, beginning Thursday, January 28, 2021, created to study systemic racism and the Black experience with the goal of cultivating anti-racists.

The series is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, founder and Lead Pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.

“There are few concerns of greater complexity in American society than the issue of race. Biologically, race does not exist. It is a social construct employed exclusively to exploit bodies for pleasure and profits. Most Americans only discern race on a surface level at best. They are unaware of the extent to which race has shaped and continues to shape all American institutions, including our religious spaces.” ─ Rev. Waters

You are invited to join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 28th.

There is no fee to participate, but advance registration is required.

Questions? Contact Rev. Thomas Gibbons, Co-moderator, Social Justice Task Force.

Grace Presbytery’s Educator Group now meets virtually.

Attendees continue to share new ideas and inspiration, as well as learn about new Presbyterian children’s curriculum and discussions focused on liturgical planning.

Join us for fellowship and sharing via Zoom. Login information is available via Resource Center Director, Leah Wyckoff.

We hope to see you soon!

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) invites all involved in educational ministry to embark on a 3-day, “Anything But Ordinary Time” virtual adventure.

While 2020 may feel like anything but ordinary, we know God is “making all things new.” While we yearn to be with one another face-to-face, we will instead have a closer-than-front-row seat to every plenary speaker, preacher, musician, and workshop leader. These trailblazers will inform, inspire, and challenge us to:

Create and build community through technology
Grow in how we lead through the strength of diversity
Build hope for the church, our ministries, and ourselves

Whether you are a seasoned educator/pastor, inquiring student, or a parent teaching from home for the first time, we will all walk away from our screens with a renewed sense that we are the church and God is with us no matter what.

Event details and registration are available via the APCE website.

Race in America is a 5-part online series, beginning Thursday, January 28, 2021, created to study systemic racism and the Black experience with the goal of cultivating anti-racists.

The series is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, founder and Lead Pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.

“There are few concerns of greater complexity in American society than the issue of race. Biologically, race does not exist. It is a social construct employed exclusively to exploit bodies for pleasure and profits. Most Americans only discern race on a surface level at best. They are unaware of the extent to which race has shaped and continues to shape all American institutions, including our religious spaces.” ─ Rev. Waters

You are invited to join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 28th.

There is no fee to participate, but advance registration is required.

Questions? Contact Rev. Thomas Gibbons, Co-moderator, Social Justice Task Force.

Race in America is a 5-part online series, beginning Thursday, January 28, 2021, created to study systemic racism and the Black experience with the goal of cultivating anti-racists.

The series is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, founder and Lead Pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.

“There are few concerns of greater complexity in American society than the issue of race. Biologically, race does not exist. It is a social construct employed exclusively to exploit bodies for pleasure and profits. Most Americans only discern race on a surface level at best. They are unaware of the extent to which race has shaped and continues to shape all American institutions, including our religious spaces.” ─ Rev. Waters

You are invited to join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 28th.

There is no fee to participate, but advance registration is required.

Questions? Contact Rev. Thomas Gibbons, Co-moderator, Social Justice Task Force.

Race in America is a 5-part online series, beginning Thursday, January 28, 2021, created to study systemic racism and the Black experience with the goal of cultivating anti-racists.

The series is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, founder and Lead Pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.

“There are few concerns of greater complexity in American society than the issue of race. Biologically, race does not exist. It is a social construct employed exclusively to exploit bodies for pleasure and profits. Most Americans only discern race on a surface level at best. They are unaware of the extent to which race has shaped and continues to shape all American institutions, including our religious spaces.” ─ Rev. Waters

You are invited to join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 28th.

There is no fee to participate, but advance registration is required.

Questions? Contact Rev. Thomas Gibbons, Co-moderator, Social Justice Task Force.

Race in America is a 5-part online series, beginning Thursday, January 28, 2021, created to study systemic racism and the Black experience with the goal of cultivating anti-racists.

The series is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, founder and Lead Pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.

“There are few concerns of greater complexity in American society than the issue of race. Biologically, race does not exist. It is a social construct employed exclusively to exploit bodies for pleasure and profits. Most Americans only discern race on a surface level at best. They are unaware of the extent to which race has shaped and continues to shape all American institutions, including our religious spaces.” ─ Rev. Waters

You are invited to join us Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 28th.

There is no fee to participate, but advance registration is required.

Questions? Contact Rev. Thomas Gibbons, Co-moderator, Social Justice Task Force.

The Youth Worship Celebration is an opportunity for the youth of the presbytery to gather to praise God and give thanks.

Worship and music leaders are invited from various Grace Presbytery congregations. Speakers are usually members of the senior class, and communion servers are youth from across the presbytery who have been elected by their church to serve as elders and deacons.

The Youth Ministry Committee recruits a special planning team to organize this service.

The host church (location) and worship time will be announced in February 2021.*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Please watch the website, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

KidQuake weekends are a little like summer camp and a precursor to YouthQuake.

1st – 6th grade children are invited to attend. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, small group Bible studies, mission projects, and old and new friends.

Churches must send sponsors with children and children must come with a church; however, the sponsors will not be responsible for programming at the event. The sponsors concentrate on participation and supervising their group.

Past and future youth camp counselors provide the programming along with Austin College ACtivators and other presbytery leaders. A team of Grace Presbytery educators plan the event.

Registration cost per child includes housing, meals, all programs and a t-shirt.

Online Registration will open in 2021*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Please watch the website, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

One weekend only! GAP (God’s Awesome People) Weekend is open to all presbytery youth in grades 6th – 8th.

Participants will grow in faith in Jesus Christ, experience the beauty of creation, and worship God.

This adventuresome weekend in the piney woods also features mission projects, singing, canoeing, low ropes, hiking, archery, and small group activities.

Come see old friends and make new ones at GAP! We want to see you there!

Online Registration will open in 2021*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Please watch the website, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

KidQuake weekends are a little like summer camp and a precursor to YouthQuake.

1st – 6th grade children are invited to attend. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, small group Bible studies, mission projects, and old and new friends.

Churches must send sponsors with children and children must come with a church; however, the sponsors will not be responsible for programming at the event. The sponsors concentrate on participation and supervising their group.

Past and future youth camp counselors provide the programming along with Austin College ACtivators and other presbytery leaders. A team of Grace Presbytery educators plan the event.

Registration cost per child includes housing, meals, all programs and a t-shirt.

Online Registration will open in 2021*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Please watch the website, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

KidQuake weekends are a little like summer camp and a precursor to YouthQuake.

1st – 6th grade children are invited to attend. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, small group Bible studies, mission projects, and old and new friends.

Churches must send sponsors with children and children must come with a church; however, the sponsors will not be responsible for programming at the event. The sponsors concentrate on participation and supervising their group.

Past and future youth camp counselors provide the programming along with Austin College ACtivators and other presbytery leaders. A team of Grace Presbytery educators plan the event.

Registration cost per child includes housing, meals, all programs and a t-shirt.

Online Registration will open in 2021*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Please watch the website, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

The stated meeting of Grace Presbytery will take place Saturday, May 1, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Richardson.

Please note: Developments related to the pandemic, as the date of May 1 nears, will affect whether or not this meeting takes place in person. We ask that you save the date and stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates in the spring.

In the interim period, our presbytery council is authorized to act on behalf of Grace Presbytery.*

Questions may be directed to the presbytery office or Rev. Gerry Tyer, Stated Clerk.

*Standing rules delegate the authority of Grace Presbytery to the Presbytery Council: “In the event of a natural disaster, a state of emergency, or other situation which would delay, postpone or cancel a meeting of the presbytery, the Presbytery Council is delegated the authority to act on behalf of Grace Presbytery.

Grace Presbytery’s annual youth mission trip takes place each summer.

It is a great opportunity for youth throughout our presbytery to enjoy fellowship and hands-on mission work at a low cost to participants, while traveling to a new location/community each year.

Plans are made with our youth and youth sponsors in mind. Typically plans include Sunday travel, work Monday through Friday, with a day off on Wednesday for social activities, and travel home on Saturday.

Please save the week of June 13, 2021,* and watch for more details in the spring.

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Watch the presbytery website for updates, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.

Synod Youth Workshop (SYW) is a unique conference for high school youth adult and adult sponsors 23 years and older. Time is balanced between small group and large group activities and discussions designed to offer students the space to encounter God and one another.

Join youth from across Grace Presbytery (grades: rising 9th ─ graduated 12th) for a week of fellowship, mission projects, worship & more!

SYW is sponsored by Grace Presbytery, Synod of the Sun, University of Tulsa, and College Hill Presbyterian Church.

SYW 2021: WhataGreatGod
Keynote: Martin Osae, Commissioned Pastor, Ghanaian Fellowship ─ a PC(USA) New Worshipping Community in Irving, Texas

Watch for registration links in early 2021.*

*Due to uncertainty concerning the pandemic, we cannot guarantee this event will occur as scheduled. Watch the presbytery website for updates, and stay in touch staff members regarding potential changes/cancelations.