BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grace Avenue United Methodist Church - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://graceavenue.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grace Avenue United Methodist Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260520T190304Z CREATED:20260417T202056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T190304Z UID:10008009-1779129000-1779136200@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Women's Night Out DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation that nourishes our souls while we break bread that nourishes our bodies. Women of all ages are welcome to join for dinner and discussion. Bring your sister\, your neighbor\, or friend. It is a great time of connecting with others across our campuses and our community. Gluten free and vegetarian options are always available for dinner. Childcare available upon request at registration. Contact Laura Echols-Richter at laura@graceavenue.org with any questions. \nRegister: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=Y2RjODFmZTAtYjUzYy00Mzc0LWIxMzktYjQyNzAwZjYyMDEy URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/wno/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Home Page,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T194308Z CREATED:20260417T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T194308Z UID:10007025-1779098400-1779102000@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Movement and breathing are good for our bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Laurie leads Chair Yoga to make this less intense\, assisted yoga experience accessible for all ages and abilities. Contact Laurie Hanson-Roberts at lhr@graceavenue.org for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/chairyoga/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260520T190254Z CREATED:20260423T160030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T190254Z UID:10008017-1779018300-1779024600@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Luncheon\nSunday\, May 17 | 11:45-1:30pm | Tom Graves Hall\nThe Grace Avenue Veterans Social Group is hosting a Memorial Day luncheon for all veterans in the church and their families to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. A BBQ meal will be provided. \nPlease contact Greg Black at gregblack49@att.net\, Mike Norskog at mikenorskog@gmail.com\, or Bob Diggles at bldiggles@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/veteransluncheon/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Home Page,Men ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/memorial-luncheon-title.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185959Z CREATED:20260417T195937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185959Z UID:10006900-1778590800-1778596200@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Prayer Shawl Ministry DESCRIPTION:We are a group of adult women (men are welcome too!) who crochet\, knit\, and sometimes sew or quilt for people going through a difficult time. We make prayer shawls\, lap blankets\, hats\, scarves\, baby and preemie items\, and sleeping mats made from plastic yarn (plarn) made by members of our group. We are also making soap sacks – small crocheted or knitted bags made from cotton yarn that hold a bar of soap and can be used as a washcloth – that we are donating to the Little Elm Food Bank and Oak Lawn UMC. We support local hospitals\, outreach programs for the unhoused\, and other organizations as well as our own church members and visitors. We can teach you to crochet or knit if you’d like to learn. Join us each 2nd Tuesday and make some new friends while helping others in our community! Contact Robin Caraway at rcarawaycpa@sbcglobal.net or Tina Perello at tinagp97@yahoo.com for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/prayershawl/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T194308Z CREATED:20260417T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T194308Z UID:10007024-1778493600-1778497200@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Movement and breathing are good for our bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Laurie leads Chair Yoga to make this less intense\, assisted yoga experience accessible for all ages and abilities. Contact Laurie Hanson-Roberts at lhr@graceavenue.org for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/chairyoga/2026-05-11/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185717Z CREATED:20260417T194034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185717Z UID:10002666-1778007600-1778013000@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Disciple 2 Study DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Laura Echols-Richter \nThis study offers a four step journey from Creation to the Early Church. Knowing it is often hard to make the commitment for the whole year\, you are invited to take one step at a time beginning with Genesis. From there\, you can choose to continue (even skipping a step if needed) as we move through the Old Testament into the Gospels and the history of the early church. No prior Bible knowledge needed. Childcare available upon request. Contact Rev. Laura Echols-Richter at laura@graceavenue.org with questions. \nStep 1: Genesis – 7 weeks beginning September 16 \nStep 2: Exodus – 6 weeks beginning November 4 \nStep 3: Gospel of Luke – 8 weeks beginning January 20 \nStep 4: Acts and Early Church – 6 weeks beginning March 31 \nRegister: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=M2RjOTEyMjUtNjVkMy00MTIxLWI4ODMtYjM0MDAxMzUwMmVj URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/disciple2/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Short Term Studies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T194308Z CREATED:20260417T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T194308Z UID:10007023-1777888800-1777892400@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Movement and breathing are good for our bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Laurie leads Chair Yoga to make this less intense\, assisted yoga experience accessible for all ages and abilities. Contact Laurie Hanson-Roberts at lhr@graceavenue.org for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/chairyoga/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T113000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185838Z CREATED:20260417T201811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185838Z UID:10008008-1777627800-1777635000@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:MAMAS (Moms At Many Ages & Stages) DESCRIPTION:MAMAS is an inclusive group of moms gathering to share in the beautiful craziness that is motherhood! MAMAS is a women’s ministry for moms of all ages and stages of life. Each gathering will begin with catered breakfast/brunch and contain discussion\, speakers\, or activities that focus on the many great things that we as women have to offer each other\, those we love the most\, and ourselves. Our theme this year is “Beautiful & Brutal.” We know that motherhood comes with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows – come find a community to support you through all of it. MAMAS is open to all moms at Grace Avenue and in the community. Childcare is available for any child needing it during the meeting. Registration fee of $50.00 per semester will cover all food\, supplies\, and speakers. Contact Kristen Lane at klane@graceavenue.org with questions. \nRegistration: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NjBiYmRkYjEtNzI4ZS00NmIxLWIwOTUtYjMyMjAxMGNmMjY4 URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/mamas/2026-05-01/2/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185838Z CREATED:20260417T201811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185838Z UID:10008007-1777622400-1777654800@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:MAMAS (Moms At Many Ages & Stages) DESCRIPTION:MAMAS is an inclusive group of moms gathering to share in the beautiful craziness that is motherhood! MAMAS is a women’s ministry for moms of all ages and stages of life. Each gathering will begin with catered breakfast/brunch and contain discussion\, speakers\, or activities that focus on the many great things that we as women have to offer each other\, those we love the most\, and ourselves. Our theme this year is “Beautiful & Brutal.” We know that motherhood comes with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows – come find a community to support you through all of it. MAMAS is open to all moms at Grace Avenue and in the community. Childcare is available for any child needing it during the meeting. Registration fee of $50.00 per semester will cover all food\, supplies\, and speakers. Contact Kristen Lane at klane@graceavenue.org with questions. \nRegistration: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NjBiYmRkYjEtNzI4ZS00NmIxLWIwOTUtYjMyMjAxMGNmMjY4 URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/mamas/2026-05-01/1/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185717Z CREATED:20260417T194034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185717Z UID:10002665-1777402800-1777408200@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Disciple 2 Study DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Laura Echols-Richter \nThis study offers a four step journey from Creation to the Early Church. Knowing it is often hard to make the commitment for the whole year\, you are invited to take one step at a time beginning with Genesis. From there\, you can choose to continue (even skipping a step if needed) as we move through the Old Testament into the Gospels and the history of the early church. No prior Bible knowledge needed. Childcare available upon request. Contact Rev. Laura Echols-Richter at laura@graceavenue.org with questions. \nStep 1: Genesis – 7 weeks beginning September 16 \nStep 2: Exodus – 6 weeks beginning November 4 \nStep 3: Gospel of Luke – 8 weeks beginning January 20 \nStep 4: Acts and Early Church – 6 weeks beginning March 31 \nRegister: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=M2RjOTEyMjUtNjVkMy00MTIxLWI4ODMtYjM0MDAxMzUwMmVj URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/disciple2/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Short Term Studies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T194308Z CREATED:20260417T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T194308Z UID:10007022-1777284000-1777287600@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Movement and breathing are good for our bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Laurie leads Chair Yoga to make this less intense\, assisted yoga experience accessible for all ages and abilities. Contact Laurie Hanson-Roberts at lhr@graceavenue.org for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/chairyoga/2026-04-27/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260520T185717Z CREATED:20260417T194034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185717Z UID:10002664-1776798000-1776803400@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Disciple 2 Study DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Laura Echols-Richter \nThis study offers a four step journey from Creation to the Early Church. Knowing it is often hard to make the commitment for the whole year\, you are invited to take one step at a time beginning with Genesis. From there\, you can choose to continue (even skipping a step if needed) as we move through the Old Testament into the Gospels and the history of the early church. No prior Bible knowledge needed. Childcare available upon request. Contact Rev. Laura Echols-Richter at laura@graceavenue.org with questions. \nStep 1: Genesis – 7 weeks beginning September 16 \nStep 2: Exodus – 6 weeks beginning November 4 \nStep 3: Gospel of Luke – 8 weeks beginning January 20 \nStep 4: Acts and Early Church – 6 weeks beginning March 31 \nRegister: https://onrealm.org/GraceAvenueUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=M2RjOTEyMjUtNjVkMy00MTIxLWI4ODMtYjM0MDAxMzUwMmVj URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/disciple2/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Short Term Studies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T194308Z CREATED:20260417T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T194308Z UID:10007021-1776679200-1776682800@graceavenue.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Movement and breathing are good for our bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Laurie leads Chair Yoga to make this less intense\, assisted yoga experience accessible for all ages and abilities. Contact Laurie Hanson-Roberts at lhr@graceavenue.org for more information. URL:https://graceavenue.org/event/chairyoga/2026-04-20/ LOCATION:Tom Graves Hall CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graceavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grace-Avenue-Website-13.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR