Since 1972, much of GRACE’s ecumenical “presence” in the community has come through its educational ministries, which require a collaborative style, “doing together rather than alone.” They include:

• Providing resources for Christian Unity Issues and Worship
• Civil Dialogue: Interreligious Cooperation (Fall 2005) 
• Faith Seeking Understanding Series:Judaism (Fall 2005) 
• Msgr. Charles W. Popell Lecture and Dialogue on Christian Unity (with Aquinas College) TBA 
• Program Planning and Development (with various groups): current issue areas include environmental stewardship, end of life issues, shelter awareness, child advocacy (identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect); domestic violence, poverty (West Michigan Call to Renewal), and premarital communication (Community Marriage Policy)
  

Affiliates in Ministry

ACCESS
ACCESS, or All County Churches Emergency Support System, is an affiliated ministry of GRACE. ACCESS provides a computerized network linking Key Food Pantries throughout the area to better screen and serve clients.

Fish For My People
Fish For My People serves transportation needs in the community. Persons in need of rides are connected with volunteer driving teams from area congregations. Call 774-2045.

Church Women United
GRACE provides the ecumenical organization, Church Women United, with assistance in mailings and other organizational needs.

Compassionate Friends
GRACE provides the ecumenical organization, Compassionate Friends, with assistance in mailings and other organizational needs.

Interfaith Dialogue Association
GRACE provides sponsorship of Interfaith Dialogue events, as well as assistance in mailings and other organizational needs.