About GraceGrace Presbyterian Church is a large church located in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood, where we’ve been for over 100 years.

Approaching scripture with our hearts, minds, and spirit, we desire to understand what the story of God can teach us about how to be generous, loving participants in our own time and context.

Our Vision

Transforming lives through God’s grace

Our Mission

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we grow disciples of Jesus Christ to love our neighbours and effect social change.

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Grace. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with.

403-244-5861 office@gracecalgary.org www.gracechurchcalgary.com

Advent &Christmasat GraceYou are welcome here!

1009 15 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 0S5

What is Advent?In Latin, Advent means coming. When children say, “I can’t wait for Christmas,” they convey what it means to live in Advent. With joy they are waiting for an event that is good, that has been promised, and is, for now, hidden from sight. Advent marks the period of four Sundays before Christmas. In this time, we prepare for the gift of the Christ child who is born into the world. Advent is indeed a preparation for Christmas, but it is more: it is a vision of what God will yet do in the world.

One symbol of this waiting is the lighting of the Advent Wreath. We practice this liturgy on each of the four Sundays in Advent as we light the candles of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The Christ Candle is lit on Christmas Eve.

Christmas PageantsCome and share our joy with the Church School Christmas Pageants during our morning worship services:

December 9Footprints to the Manger

December 16Deck the Halls

December 23God’s Gift to Us

Beltline OASISBeltline OASIS (Older Adults Sharing in Support) is an exciting partnership between Grace Presbyterian Church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, and the City of Calgary. The twice-monthly event brings together new friends and great people for food and fun, reflection and learning.

December 6, 10:30 am to Noon At St. Stephen’s Anglican ChurchCome for cookies and coffee, Christmas crafts, and music provided by Grade 1 and 2 students from Connaught School. Get in the spirit of Christmas!

December 20, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm At Grace Presbyterian ChurchChristmas is in the Air! Susan Woodward, Music Director at Grace, will lead us in song, laughter, and Christmas cheer. Join us for Christmas music and lunch. We’re serving a traditional holiday meal of shepherd’s pie and angel food cake!

Worship Services

December 2, 10:30 amFirst Sunday in Advent – HOPESacrament of Holy Communion

December 2, 7:00 pmEvening Grace Sacrament of Holy Communion and Healing PrayerThe days of Advent anticipate coming joy and hope, but stress, loneliness, and feeling overwhelmed are present too. At this service, we want to acknowledge the many ways this season is experienced by looking at how many of the complicated emotions people feel during Advent are reflected in the Christmas Story. We want to create space for those who are enthusiastic about the season, and for those whose experience of the holidays is more difficult.

December 9, 10:30 amSecond Sunday in Advent – PEACE

December 16, 10:30 amThird Sunday in Advent – JOYCongregational carol singing from 10:15 to 10:30 am, just before the service.

December 16, 7:00 pm Evening GraceBe still and know. Take time to pause and to rest by gathering in the sanctuary to listen to Advent reflections spoken and sung. The Choir and the Handbell Choir will provide special music. A time of fellowship, food, and conversation will follow the service of worship.

December 23, 10:30 amFourth Sunday in Advent – LOVEChoir and String Quartet

Christmas EveDecember 24, 4:30 pm

A Service for Families with Young ChildrenA fun and informal service; a space for kids and kids-at-heart, who can’t contain their excitement! Nursery care will be available.

December 24, 7:30 pmLessons and Carols Choir and Guest InstrumentalistsThis unique service celebrates the themes of Christmas and the story of Christ’s birth through music and readings. Nursery care will be available.

December 24, 10:30 pmSacrament of Holy Communion Vocal Quartet

December 30, 10:30 am

Christmastide: The Twelve Days Between Christmas and EpiphanyThe celebration of Christmas continues at Grace with the singing of carols and reflection on the naming of Jesus.

EpiphanyJanuary 6, 10:30 am

We mark the revealing of the Christ Child to the world! This will be an intergenerational worship service.

January 6, 7:00 pmEvening GraceHealing Prayer