Worship & Arts

Our Gospel & Arts Perspective

All of creation reveals God’s love for humanity and beauty. He is the source of all that is good, beautiful and true. His Spirit and purpose permeate creation, which flows out of God’s perfect community, and continues to redeem our broken world, making all things one and new. Made in the image of God, all human beings possess the ability to create and /or experience art, although our fallen nature allows us to do so imperfectly.  At the core, we're all connected through the same basic desires, needs, and hopes. Through creativity, we search to find meaning, constantly wrestling with dualities (earthly passions and heavenly longings), seeking fulfillment and purpose. In the gospel, God initiates and we respond to His goodness and beauty with new eyes; finding true identity and peace in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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Worship & Arts News:

Join us for Worship! Sundays at 10:30am!
Worship together through song, prayer & hearing God’s word Sundays at 10:30am.  If you are not able to join in-person, we invite you to participate through our online worship service

WORSHIP & ARTS NewS:

Celebrate Easter with Grace Mills River

Good Friday Service: Friday, March 29 at 6:30pm
Our Good Friday service is a time of reflection as we mourn Christ's death and in anticipation of his Resurrection. Communion will be served. (No Childcare)

Easter Sunday, March 31
9:30am: Kids Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Easter Egg-Stravaganza!! Join us for our annual kids Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 31st at 9:30am. The preschool egg hunt will be held on the GMR playground. The Elementary egg hunt will be held at the GMR pavilion. Activities begin promptly at 9:30am so please arrive a few minutes early so you don't miss the fun! Please bring your own basket.

9:45am: Special music in the gallery and free breakfast for all!

10:30am:Worship Service
No childcare or CM classes on Easter Sunday. We are encouraging everyone to worship as a family for this important holiday. We will have kid-friendly packets available for the kiddos!

Bring Flowers for the Cross!
We will continue our tradition of adorning the cross with flowers! Please bring your fresh cut flowers to place on the cross as you enter the auditorium at the beginning of the worship service.


New Class! The 96th Annual Academy Awards & the Gospel

  • Description: Do you enjoy watching and discussing films (like a book club for movies)?
    How about looking for gospel connections in his year's Oscar nominated films?
  • When: Join us for 3 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays (February 21, 28, 6) 6:30pm at the Lotz house in Mills River OR Sundays (February 25, 3, 10), 9am at GMR as we watch one film each week beforehand (homework) and then meet for discussion. The first week's homework is to watch the film Barbie.
  • Register: Each class limited to first 10 people. Registration opens February 7. Register by February 18.
    https://gracemillsriver.churchcenter.com/groups/discipleship
  • Questions:  For more info contact Craig at 231-2700 or  

Tech Volunteers Needed: Presentation Specialists

Greeter & Cafe Volunteers Needed - Contact Molly Angel -

  • Do you enjoy welcoming folks and have the gift of hospitality? If so, serving as a greeter or in the cafe might be a good fit for you. We are in need of volunteers to welcome folks as they come in for worship, make and service coffee and clean up the cafe after the service is over. This ministry has a big impact on visitors and those considering Grace as their church home.
  • Greeters and cafe clean up crew (40 mins after the service) are specifically needed at this time. If you are interested in helping in this way, contact Molly Angel, Volunteer Coordinator.

Musicians - Andrew Kerhoulas -

  • If you are a musician and would like to use your gifts to lead the body in worship, contact Andrew Kerhoulas, Discipleship & Worship Pastor.

Newcomers Meet & Greet: Second Sunday of the month

If you are new to Grace or even if you have been coming for a few weeks, we would love to meet you, say hello and answer any questions you may have! Our next Meet & Greet will be on April 14 immediately after worship.

Newcomer Meet & Greets are typically held every other month, on the second Sunday of the month. After the service on those Sundays a few staff will be in the cafe near the Information Desk to greet you and chat for a bit. It’s very informal, no presentation or agenda, just a time to say hello & help in any way we can. (There will be some bottled water and a few snacks to help tide you over until you can get lunch afterwards.)


Renewal Night: Second Wednesdays - Andrew Kerhoulas -

  • Our monthly Renewal Nights the last year have been rich and so we want to continue them for the foreseeable future. Come and seek God's face with us through prayer, simple singing, and scripture reading.
    *2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00PM - 8:15PM. January 10
    , February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8
  • Where: GMR Auditorium
  • Register: No RSVP needed. Just show up.

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A Sinner’s Prayer

Mar 17

Isn’t it curious that one thing we might most fear is precisely the way into new freedom? I’m talking about the confession of sin. Psalm 32 is a sinner’s prayer, highlighting the path from the place of sorrow and inner strife to the place of...


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Songs of Grace: This playlist is intended to help our church be more familiar with the songs we sing for worship. Enjoy! (Click here for direct access via Spotify)