7:30 am Pancake Breakfast / Hope Hall

10:00 am Traditional (Sanctuary, Facebook Live, and YouTube)

Facebook Live Stream Worship: While all are welcome to attend worship in the sanctuary at 10:00 am, we live stream worship every Sunday at 10:00 am from our Facebook page (Grace In The City).

Revised Common Lectionary Bible Readings: Along with many Christians throughout the world, we follow the Revised Common Lectionary which is a 3-year cycle of Bible readings.

First time visitor? Please read our welcome letter from the Pastor.

We also offer additional services during the church year for special events and festivals.

Accessibility: Both the Sanctuary and Hope Hall are accessible to those who use wheelchairs and walkers. Fully-accessible restrooms are available in Hope Hall before and after service.

Becoming a Member of Grace Lutheran Church

We welcome new members of Grace with open arms and are grateful for your partnership in ministry! Here at Grace, ALL are welcome. If you would like to make Grace your church home, please contact the Pastor at info@graceinthecity.com or 602-258-3787. We periodically offer new member classes. Membership is not a requirement for participation in any aspect of Grace’s ministry with the exception of serving on the congregational council.

Connections: An evening of music, message, & munchies is a lay-lead program intended to serve those seeking a spiritual connectedness and/or a faith community in the Phoenix downtown area. The evening is focused on those looking for spiritual connectedness through an alternative to traditional worship for those uncomfortable or not interested  in, conventional Lutheran worship services.

Connections welcomes and encourages all to worship and connect including: 

●  Young professionals and young families living in the downtown area.

● ASU Downtown campus undergraduate and graduate students living on-campus, ASU staff, and associate facility members working on the Downtown campus.

● Anyone looking for a place to belong.

Special Worship Services

Throughout the year, notably Christmas, Lent, and Holy Week, we observe special worship services.  

Preparing for your Funeral or Memorial Worship

We are honored when members and friends of Grace decide to hold funeral or memorial worship services at Grace. This is one way we can be community for each other—at a very difficult time. Preparing for your funeral or memorial worship ahead of time can be helpful for your family and church family so that we can honor your wishes. If you would like to indicate your preferences for your funeral or memorial worship, you may download the form here or request a copy from the church office (officemanager@graceinthecity.com).

 Sunday Service - Second Sunday of Easter April 27, 2025

Scripture Reading

Luke 24:13-35

This Sunday, we'll hear about two disciples on their way to Emmaus. Troubled by the crucifixion of Jesus and the confusing news of his empty tomb, they were joined by Jesus, who they did not recognize. He engaged them, detailing the Scriptures about the Messiah's suffering and resurrection. When they arrived in Emmaus and shared a meal where Jesus broke the bread, their eyes were opened, and they saw him; then he disappeared. Empowered by a renewed faith, they returned to Jerusalem to share their life-changing experience, underscoring the enlightening influence of Scripture and the deep connection found in sharing meals together.

GUEST PREACHER

This Sunday, we welcome Pastor Mary Louise Frenchman who will be filling in while Pastor David is on vacation.  Pastor Frenchman is the pastor of the Native American Urban Ministry (NAUM), which is housed at Grace In The City and a ministry partner of Grace Lutheran Church.

Please welcome Pastor Mary Louise this Sunday!

Music This Sunday

GUEST ORGANIST

This Sunday, we are pleased to welcome Eddie McCoven as our guest organist. Eddie McCoven is a lifelong church musician who has played for various congregations in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. His specialty is American hymnody and gospel music. In the popular music world, Eddie has been a session pianist, keyboardist, and backup vocalist for several independent and minor label artists.

A native of Southern California, Eddie holds degrees from San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and Pacific Lutheran University. He is currently a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Eddie's full-time career outside of the church is in journalism and multimedia production. 

Please welcome Mr. McCoven this upcoming Sunday!