Welcome
Welcome to Grace Methodist Church
Union South Carolina
201 South Church Street
Contact Us at 864-427-1266 or mail@graceunion.org
Welcome to Grace…a loving family inviting everyone to come & experience God’s love fresh & new. Join us and let’s share the gospel in life as we serve our community.
Mission:
To love God completely and to serve Jesus Christ unselfishly
Grace is a Safe Sanctuary Church
If Everyone at Grace Served Like Me, What Kind of Church Would This Church Be?
Looking ahead at GREAT THINGS FOR GRACE!
Please let the church office know if you ever need transportation to an event!
Grace’s Sunday School Classes
Children’s Class - Children’s Room
Adult’s Class - Clyburn/Whitener Classroom
Fellowship Class - Conference Room
The classes start at 9:45 am and are led by members of Grace who give of their time and talents to teach us about the word of God. The children's class even gets a treat and drink while learning a valuable lesson from Karen Hibbard. Larry Goff, Jan Thompson, and Leroy Kennedy focus on teaching all aspects of being a Christian in the adult class. A Fellowship Class for young adults will start in the near future. We hope you will join us in one of these meaningful classes.
Secret Santa 2025
The Secret Santa program at Grace United Methodist Church is now underway. Over the last 35 years, Union County has unselfishly given children in our community the opportunity to experience the true meaning of the holiday. The program, sponsored by the Adult Sunday School Class at Grace Methodist Church, has a goal of serving 315 children (ages 10 and under) this year.
We are asking citizens of our community to sponsor at least one child. Parents have submitted a list of 3 gifts for each child and sponsors are asked to purchase at least one of the gifts from the list but may purchase all three. In addition, we are asking that sponsors include an item in each package that relays the message of God’s love.
Our sponsorship drive will run through December 12, with the last day to return gifts on December 13. If you would like to sponsor a child, please email us at grace-secretsanta@outlook.com or leave a message at 864-426-2776. We truly appreciate the community’s generosity over the years of delivering packages to deserving children at Christmas!
Brooke Valentine
Secret Santa
Grace Methodist Church
Union SC
Grace Methodist Christmas Cantata
The Chancel Choir of Grace Methodist Church will present “The Christmas Light” by Patrick M. Liebergen during the 11:00 am worship service on Sunday, December 14th. The musical texts and dramatic narrative remind us of the hope, peace, joy, and love associated with the Advent season and of the coming of God’s light on Christmas Day. Soloists will include Joe Copley, Tina Cordell, Jackie Weber, and Sally Summers. Rev. Nels Ledwell and Dr. William Weber will serve as narrators. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. Nels Ledwell is pastor and Thomas E. Bishop is organist/choirmaster.
SONSHINERS/MCF
The Sonshiners have gotten off to a good start. They meet every Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. The children enjoy playtime, supper, a lesson, and visiting with Pastor Nels. Please encourage children from 4K - 6th grade to attend and bring friends!
New Church Directory Almost Ready!
The new directory is almost ready. We are waiting on our new minister so we can finalize everything.
Family Night Suppers
There will be no Family Night Suppers for November and December 2025.
Rockers for Christ
The Rockers for Christ Brunches are on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Come and be prepared to enjoy a wonderful brunch created by Mimi Charles and Judy Caston. Each month, we feature a guest speaker or a variety of entertainment options. Be sure you make plans to come and invite friends to join you!
There will be no Rockers for Christ during November or December 2025, due to the Holidays.
Vim and Vigor
Get ready to exercise away those extra pounds!! Vim and Vigor takes place each Monday and Wednesday starting at 4:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us! It's lots of fun!
Blessing Boxes
We have two Blessing Boxes. They are both frequently visited, so please bring your donations and place them in the Blessing Boxes or take your donations to the church office. Please help us keep these boxes supplied for our community members in need.
Worship Service Videoed on Facebook
Please Note – We video the Worship Service to Facebook, and events are videoed and/or pictures are taken for future use. If you are uncomfortable with being in a video or snapshot, please take the proper precautions so you will not be seen. Thank you for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance
“LOOP” hearing devices are available from the ushers for those who need assistance in hearing the service better. They are located at the narthex entrance.
Announcements
No Family Night Supper
We will have no Family Night Suppers in November or December 2025 due to the holidays.
Church Office Closed
In observance of Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025, and New Year's Day 2026, the church office will be closed on Wednesdays, November 26, December 24, and December 31.
Secret Santa Gift Drop-Off Hours
Secret Santa is in its 36th year, and we’ve been blessed by 36 years of no child left unsponsored. This year, our goal remains the same: to sponsor every child and give them a Christmas they might not have otherwise.
During November, we are accepting sponsors and assigning them a child or children. These sponsored children will be catalogued with their sponsors so that if one child’s bag is missing, we can find the sponsor. Parents will receive a letter during the first week of December informing them of their child/children’s sponsorship, and we begin collecting bags filled with wonderful toys in December. The best part is the last day when these gifts are given to their parents. It is such an uplifting day filled with the spirit of Christmas. If you are interested in sponsoring a child during this season or would like more information, please contact Secret Santa at 864-426-2776. Your help is always greatly appreciated!
DATES FOR GIFT DROP-OFF
Time: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Days: Monday - Wednesday
December 1-3, 2025
December 8-10, 2025
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
December 6, 2025
December 13, 2025
Grace Sunday School Classes
Grace’s Sunday School Classes start at 9:45 am and are led by members of Grace who give of their time and talents to teach us about the word of God. The children's class gets a treat and drink while learning a valuable lesson from Karen Hibbard. Larry Goff, Leroy Kennedy, and Jan Thompson focus on teaching all aspects of being a Christian in the Adult Class. We hope to have a Fellowship Class for young adults in the near future. We hope you will join us in one of these meaningful classes.
Children's Class: Children's Room at the end of the Education Building and to the left.
Adult Class: Clyburn-Whitener classroom in the Education Building to the left of the exit to the breezeway.
Fellowship Class: (in the future) Conference Room to the right after coming in the parking lot side door to the Educational Building.
Blessing Boxes
Thank you for your contributions to the Grace Blessing Boxes!
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Union, South Carolina
Warming up, then noticeably cooler weather again Sunday
48°
49° 29°
Sunny
Feels Like: 52°Humidity: 36%
Wind: 6 MPH
Office Hours
- Monday– 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tuesday– 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday– 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday
- Sunday School– 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
- Sonshiners/MCF– 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday
- Church Office Open– 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday
- Church Office Open– 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday
- Church Office Open– 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday: EPHESIANS 5:15-6:24 | COLOSSIANS 1:1-23
- Monday: COLOSSIANS 1:24-4:18
- Tuesday: PHILEMON 1:1-25 | PHILIPPIANS 1:1-2:11
- Wednesday: PHILIPPIANS 2:12-4:23
- Thursday: JAMES 1:1-3:18
- Friday: JAMES 4:1-5:20 | 1 TIMOTHY 1:1-2:15
- Saturday: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-6:10
