A Community Called Grace

What is A Community Called Grace?

A Community Called Grace is a faith community for young(ish)* adults in the Bemidji area.

*when we say young(ish) we mean CCG is led by folks in their 20s - 40s... and is being formed with gen x, millennials and gen z folks in mind! We're building this community for anyone who is feeling open to exploring something new! We're not sticklers about age - if you're young at heart, welcome!!

We're Lutheran Christian in origin (and leadership) but you do not need to believe what we do to join us for any gatherings.

We're an open and queer affirming/queer led faith community made up of folks who've experienced trauma in the church, folks who are curious about creating something new outside of the church and folks who want to explore Christianity with other people who are ok with doubt, questions and creativity.

We want to build a welcoming, inclusive, progressive community in which to explore faith and spirituality. If that is you too - come! We trust the Spirit will lead us into deeper conversations, more authentic relationships and connection to the One who created us and calls us beloved.

Want to learn more? Connect with us here:

Facebook: A Community Called Grace

Instagram: @called_grace

Our Wider Lutheran Network: https://www.gathernetwork.org/

Email: communitycalledgrace@gmail.com

Get to Know Us in Our Welcome Statement!

A Community Called Grace is a Reconciling in Christ community. This means that we have made a public commitment to:

Clearly welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions and name our commitment to anti-racism in our welcome statement.
Be open to calling LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC folks as pastors for our community.
Allow our community gathering space to be used for LGBTQIA2S+ weddings and blessings.
Make a yearly financial gift to support the work of the Reconciling in Christ program on a national level.

Since 1983, the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program has been a public way for faith communities to see, name, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in the Lutheran church. You can learn more at reconcilingworks.org.

Check Out Our Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events... A Quick Overview:

Coffee Shop Theology - Saturday, July 13 @ 10am (at the Coffee District)
GATHER faith & spirituality in community- Sunday, July 14 @ 5pm (at Diamond Pt. Park)
Radically Inclusive Bible Study - Wednesday, July 31 @ 6pm (on Zoom)

Cups of Grace - Caffeinated Theology

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for caffinated theology!

-An open gathering to talk about life, philosophy, faith & meaning-

Every month we get together on a Saturday morning for good coffee and great conversation! This month we'll be sharing about favorite winter traditions.. and talking about what's happening in the world.

Look for the table with the yellow sign! See you there 🙂

Upcoming:

July 13 / August 10

10am - 11:30am at The Coffee District

what is GATHER?

Faith & Spirituality in Community.

Once a Month Gathering @ 5pm, Meet at Diamond Point Park, Sapphire Pavilion!

Upcoming: July 14 / August 11

Each gathering will look a little bit different - we'll spend an hour or so together exploring bible and book studies, worship, spiritual practices, art, meditation and prayer. Occasionally we'll invite folks to teach us about what they know best. Sometimes we'll just drink good coffee and talk.

We know that community is what we're seeking and that's what we want to build.

Come exactly as you are.

You. Belong.

Monthly Bible Study - Designed for the Curious, No Bible Experience Necessary!

Join us on Zoom for our monthly bible study! Once a month on a Wednesday we'll get together for some time to be curious, ask questions, read the word of God and dig into why it matters today!

This study is LGBTQIA2S+ affirming. We begin with the belief that all people are beloved of God, exactly as they were created.

Topics will vary - Zoom link will be sent out the day of the study!

Wednesday, July 31 @ 6pm

If you're interested in participating - email communitycalledgrace@gmail.com!

New Perspectives Book Club

Our focus will be exclusively on reading work by BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP+ and Women/Femme authors who write about faith & spirituality.

How it Works:

1. Read the book on your own (preferably from a comfy spot)

2. Join us to talk about it!

Our Recent Reads:

Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us Into The Sacred by Victoria Loorz
This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation And The Stories That Make Us by Cole Arthur Riley
Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist by Elle Dowd

Spirituality is meant to be explored and faith is meant to be practiced.

A Community Called Grace tithes 10% of our resources to non-profits, faith and community organizations that are working to make our world and Bemidji a better place for all people. We commit to being transparent in our giving.

2024 Community Gifts: