The Online Directory is available now! Within the next week you should be receiving an invitation to join the online directory in Church Center.

The directory is a private place for the people in your church to communicate with one another. Only people invited to the directory can see the others or share their information. When you invite someone, they will receive an email with their contact information and the option to approve their listing in the directory. Each invited person can choose the information they want to show about themselves or their household.

For security, your email address will not appear, but others can send you an email through Church Center. You will then have the opportunity to decide whether or not to respond and share your email with them.

Download the Church Center app to stay updated about events, sign-ups, giving and small groups. 

Be sure to update your profile the first time you login. We transferred information from our last database, and want to be sure all of your contact information is correct. Also, create your household if it hasn’t already been done, add your birthdate, anniversary date, and add a current photo. This will help tremendously when trying to remember the name of that person you recently met.

Grab a shoebox in the lobby on Sunday and fill it with toys, school supplies, and personal care items. Bring your filled box to the lobby on or before 11/23.

If we run out of boxes in the lobby, a regular shoebox or similar shaped box will work fine.

Your box becomes a tangible expression of God’s immense love for a child. For many, it is their first gift ever!

As we approach Thanksgiving, we invite you to share with those in our community who do not have enough food. We will collect food for the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. Collection boxes will be in the lobby. Last day to donate is 11/23.

Due to your generosity, the deacons will also be giving a monetary donation to the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet from the Deacon’s Fund on behalf of Sierra Grace.

We are also aware that some within our own body will find it a challenge to finance a celebratory meal this month. Our deacons have funds to assist the people in this body and the people of our community as needs arise. If you are finding your budget stretched to the limit, the deacons would like to bless you with a gift as an expression of the blessings God has poured onto and through this congregation.

Drop a note on a Connect Card into the offering box with contact information and information about your need, and the deacons will connect with you. This can be as simple as “help with food costs” or “my washing machine died.”

Looking for a way to serve? We have a new “Help Wanted” volunteer board which lists opportunities for you to get involved while using your gifts and talents in various ways.

Help is needed in Hospitality

Help with set up or take down of the coffee service in the lobby is needed. It’s a blessing to be a part if this ministry that strives to make our church welcoming to everyone. Contact Mike 530-906-5840 or Toni 530-401-8968.

We are having a Thanksgiving Party & Celebration outreach event for Acres of Hope on 11/15 from 11am-4pm.

Volunteers are needed to help with food, games, arts & crafts, worship music and bible verses. Contact Josh Lane (530) 305-3390 or joshlane35@yahoo.com.

Come one, come all for a fun-filled Saturday complete with a potluck feast! The morning starts off with a turkey trot at 10am followed by a flag football game. Then food and fellowship at noon as we gather around to give thanks for all our blessings. Hope you can join us! Everyone is welcome.

Join us for Christmas shopping and refreshments on Saturday, Nov 29th from 10-2pm. We have beautiful items made by our WEEP women in Kenya which make wonderful and unique gifts.

The event is at the HEART office is located at 11960 Heritage Oak Pl, Auburn.

Interested in serving the homeless in our community? Many helpers are needed and families are welcome. Contact Kari Beauchamp at 530-368-6840 or Lisa Casey at 916-995-6470.

Find comfort for the season with Surviving the Holidays seminar by Grief Share. You will join others and receive support and practical tips for facing holiday challenges after loss. The seminar will be held in the Conference Room on 12/7 from 1-3pm. Register by scanning the QR code or the button below.

“I have learned so much through the training and practice of SM about being a loving listener. I have been blessed by getting to know and care for those I have been able to serve.” Toni Keyes

As Sierra Grace members we have been trained to compassionately listen and maintain confidentiality. For more information call our church office at (530) 889-9089.

Hey all you techies out there! We are in need of help in the sound booth, specifically on the sound board. If you are gifted musically, love worship music and are eager to serve, we would love your help. Training is available! Stop by the sound booth and see Paul for more details.

The Meal Train is an opportunity to bless those in our congregation with a meal during life’s challenging times. Times such as a recent surgery, the loss of a loved one, or welcoming a new baby. Sign up below to receive email notifications when someone needs help with meals. You will be blessed as well.

We currently have one active meal train for the Kors family.

As most of you probably heard, Aaron has taken a sabbatical through the end of the year and will return in early January. The purpose of a sabbatical is to take an extended break to completely unplug from ministry and come back recharged, and even more passionate about ministry and about God.

During this time, I’d like to invite you to pray regularly for Aaron and his family. Also please pray for the leaders of our church who continue to minister during Aaron’s break. If you need to speak to an elder, please reach out to Gary, Mike, or Ryan. If you have other needs or questions, please reach out to Monica and she will direct you to the correct person.

Monica Argenbright – monica@sierragrace.org 530-889-9089

Ryan Delfs – ryandelfs@gmail.com 916-284-8432

Gary Greenacre – ggreenacre@wavecable.com 530-320-4131

Mike Wilson – mike@m-w-consulting.org 503-949-8702

We are excited to announce that live translations of the worship service will be available in multiple languages including Spanish.  The program will also transcribe in English, which will give our deaf and hard of hearing community a way to participate.

This is a great opportunity to tell others about how they can be connected in their native language while attending here at Sierra Grace.

There is a poster in the lobby with a QR code and instructions to access the translation.

Below is the link that is only live during our second worship service which begins at 10:45am.

The course will be held at High Street Bible Church on Sundays, January 4 – May 3rd from 2:00 ~ 5:00 pm

If you have any questions, please contact: