Grace Lutheran Church Sewing Circle’s members helped many people in 2022, both locally at 10 area nursing homes and globally through Lutheran World Relief. A large chain of people is […]
Boy Scout Troop 153 members who are pursuing the Eagle Scout rank faced many challenges during the pandemic years. Some had completed nearly all of their requirements when COVID began, […]
An artistic presentation gave a new look to the worship service Oct. 16 at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Artist Paul Oman painted an entire scene on a 54- by […]
Members of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock gathered on Sept. 11 for their 10th annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” day of service. This nationwide celebration by the Evangelical Lutheran Church […]
The Direct Assistance Program of the Woodstock Area Community Ministries had returned to in-person services. The program allows clients in need to obtain emergency financial aid for food, clothes, transportation, […]
The congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock recently recognized Marge Birk for her 50 years of service and leadership of the Grace Sewing Circle. “It is a joy to […]
The congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock gathered on Sept. 12 for its annual day of service, “God’s Work. Our Hands.” This is a nationwide celebration by the Evangelical […]
Grace Lutheran gives time for good deeds on annual service day
The spirit of love and sharing can be found in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church. The Sewing Circle, a group of about a dozen dedicated women from the congregation, […]
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