Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church – Oak Ridge, TN

Gather in the church parking lot to process into the church with palms. In case of bad weather, plan to gather in the Fellowship Hall.

Pastor Rosy will lead a Lenten Bible study on Mondays at 10 AM for six weeks, beginning on February 19th. The study will be based on the book "Plenty Good Room," a discussion of African American spirituals. The book is not required for participation but is available on Amazon for those who would like a […]

There will be an opportunity to receive anointing for healing at this Wednesday Lenten service.

There will be an opportunity to receive anointing for healing at this Wednesday Lenten service.

A communion service will be offered at 11 AM. The service will end with the stripping of the altar for Good Friday.

At this service the First Communion students will receive communion for the first time with the rest of the congregation. The altar will be stripped for Good Friday at the end of the service.

This special worship will be a Tenebrae service, including candles and reading of the Passion.

This worship service will use the Solemn Reproaches of the Cross.

The Sunrise Service will be held in the Memorial Garden Area.

People interested in walking in nature with other Grace members can let Ruth S or anyone on the Proclaiming Commission know. Hikers are needed to plan and lead hikes and nature walks of varying difficulty. Terry D. Will lead the first hike as a part of the spring picnic. This easy hike of about two […]

The spring picnic will be held at Frozen Head State Park at Shelter A. There will be a grill, a playground for the children, streams for wading, and hiking trails. You can arrive whenever you want, but we hope you will plan to come early! Supper is at 5 PM, and everyone is asked to […]

Via de Cristo Weekend, April 18th! Would you like to experience an amazing weekend of God’s wonderful Grace? Have an opportunity to be fully immersed in His love? Laugh, sing and fellowship with other Christians? Then Via de Cristo is the place for you! To register for the spring session, contact Janet or Rick Rawl, […]

Prayer meeting, which previously met in church every third Tuesday evening, was canceled due to the pandemic. As an alternative, we are all praying on Friday afternoons at around 5:00 p.m. for 30—60 minutes, wherever you are. We are gathering prayer requests from our group as the week unfolds, with praises and petitions being texted […]

The Women of the ELCA Spring Cluster meeting will be held in Knoxville at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 20th, beginning at 9:30 AM. The theme is "Created to Shine Like Stars." Registration is $10, and forms are available in the Narthex. Please return your registration forms by Saturday, April 6th.

Preparation will take place in the Fellowship Hall, Room 101, and the Sanctuary.

Preparation will take place in Room 101, the Fellowship Hall, and the Sanctuary.

The annual Flower Festival will be held on Saturday, April 27 with a theme of "Caring for God's Creation." Plans include a plant exchange, Grace Writers and Poetry Pie Luncheon with poetry readings about the environment, a nature photo show by Grace's Photography Club, children’s activities, music program, silent auction of donated craft items, and […]

The recital will take place in the sanctuary.

All women of the congregation are invited to wear their favorite hat and bring a friend! There will be light refreshments, and ladies are asked to share what a favorite flower or plant means to them. RSVP by may 1st to the church office or Donna G.

Sessions take place in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary.

The class is by US Power Squadron TWRA and meets in Room 107.

Blanket Workshop Sunday celebrates this important ministry, now in its 52nd year. Over 100 volunteers have participated over the years.

This meeting is in Room 210.

The Southeastern Synod Assembly will be held in Columbus, Georgia, beginning on May 31st. For more information, visit the synod assembly website.

The Pet Fest team meets in Room 101.

The class is by US Power Squadron TWRA and meets in Room 107.

The next concert at Slade Trammell’s house is Sunday, June 9th, at 3 pm. Lauren Boozer will sing music from Schubert's Winterreise. All are welcome! Admission is free, and donations are accepted. Note: GPS leads everyone to the basement, but there is public parking at the top of the neighborhood.

The annual festival is on June 15th. There will be a Herb Lunch on the 14th, and the gardens tour will be hosted all three days. The festival headquarters is Jackson Square.

Walk Thru the New Testament through the use of story and hand motions. This event takes place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22nd, beginning at 8 AM. The instructor will be Bryan Harvey. Cost is $5, and reservations can be made at 865-982-4285.

Grace's Photography Club will be taking pictures for the directory. The photo sessions will be held between the two services. Photos also can be submitted to the church office if preferred.

Fabian Mott of Mott-McKamey Funeral Home will do a presentation between the services in the Fellowship Hall on funeral planning.

School backpacks and teachers will be the recipients of special blessings at both services on July 21st.

Learn to use QR codes at this training session in the Fellowship Hall between the services on July 21st.

Barbara Sparks and Slade Trammell will perform flute sonatas of J. S. Bach on Sunday, June 28th, at 3 PM. The program, which will raise funds for Grace's music ministries, is the first in a series of three and will take place at Slade's home.

Drop-in assistance with smartphones or tablets is available every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 4 to 6 PM at the Oak Ridge Library Auditorium.

Meet Paul G at the Northern Boundary Trailhead parking area off the Turnpike. This is a moderate hike lasting about 1.5 hours. Bring water and expect some exertion!

Assisting ministers, liturgists, ushers, greeters, and lay readers are asked to attend a training session on Sunday, August 4th, after each service. The session will be held in Room 101.

Assisting ministers, liturgists, ushers, greeters, and lay readers are asked to attend a training session on Sunday, August 4th, after each service. The session will be held in Room 101.

Worshipping Commission meets in Room 101. Contact the church office for more information.

Grace Photography Group meets one Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in Room 101. Anyone with a camera is invited to attend. The next meeting is August 17th. Contact Stan Long for more information.

Grace will host a movie night on Saturday, August 17th, from 7 to 9 PM. Bring your own chair and join us on the front lawn. Popcorn and water will be provided. The movie will be fun for the whole family, and the community is welcome to attend. (If temperature is above 85 degrees, the […]

Please contact Nancy M. if you would like to volunteer for the Grace table.

Pastor Rosy will lead a Bible study on Monday mornings for six weeks, beginning July 15th. The study meets in Room 101 and is based on the book Soul Keeping by John Ortberg.

This course will be offered to anyone who would like to be CPR/First Aid certified. The cost for the class is $80, payable to the church by check with the class name in the memo line. This class is highly recommended for ushers and greeters.