By Christian McIvor You may not have noticed it, but the world is deep in the throes of a water crisis. Globally, over 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and over half of the world’s population (4.2 billion) lack safely managed sanitation services. This leads to the deaths of almost … Continued
From Pastor Chrissy How are questions, struggles, and doubts about faith handled in our church? This is one of the questions posed at a recent Wednesday night, Growing Young discussion. The conversation that ensued meandered through all the small group, Bible study, and relational aspects of the church. In the context of those close relationships, we … Continued
By Erin Delgado Every year on February 20, countries around the globe celebrate World Day of Social Justice. At its core, social justice is about equal rights and equal opportunities for all people. Around the world, societies face both circumstantial and systemic inequality of resources, opportunities, and privileges. It is up to us to recognize … Continued
A Note from Pastor Chrissy In the document attached you will find an encouraging report of Greystone’s reach in the final months of 2022. Through discipleship, worship, missions and advocacy, we have grown closer to God, closer to one another, and we have even grown in number! In these months we have also shifted our … Continued
By Kelly Roberts It happened. It was tragic. All of humanity suffered—but none more than the Jewish people. This month marks so many important remembrances for those committed to social justice, and Greystone honors Holocaust Remembrance Day this January 2023. Holocaust Memorial Day Resources For those who have just a minute or two to remember, … Continued
Following Jesus Sermon Series Beginning Sunday, January 15, Pastor Chrissy will walk us through “Following Jesus,” a 7-week sermon series on Matthew’s Gospel. We hope you’ll join us on this worship journey leading to the upcoming Lenten season. Sunday Morning Schedule: 9:30 am – Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am – Gathering Music 10:00 am – Worship … Continued
By Pastor April Alston Having grown up in Baptist churches in the south, I have been attending potluck meals all of my life. From the plywood and sawhorse tables of my childhood church to the fellowship hall meals of my youth and adult life, potluck meals have been the common thread connecting every church I’ve … Continued
By Laura Nelson November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. As we move into a season of thankfulness and look forward to gathering with loved ones, it’s important that we continue to educate ourselves and find ways to help those in our community who are experiencing this time as one of additional stress and danger. … Continued
A Note from Pastor Chrissy Wow, it is hard to believe that we are in the final stretch of 2022. What a year this has been! As many of our programs are picking back up from their pandemic pauses, we are experiencing new life in so many ways. The pages of this document (and previous … Continued
By Bob Millikan This month, our Spirit of Justice Team is highlighting two important focuses for October. The first is Tackling Hunger Month, which encourages people to provide food for those in need of daily meals. Greystone will help in this effort with our Rise Against Hunger event Sunday, October 2, where we will pack … Continued