It seems like only yesterday that Grace Covenant Church was nothing more than a dream. The idea of a new church, a different church, a vital and energetic church where all would be welcomed, where questions were encouraged, where mission to those in need mattered, and where Easter was everyday was so appealing that soon these dreams and ideas began to become reality.

In 1986 the congregation was chartered with 123 members. We met in the cafeteria of Indian Valley Elementary School for worship and other Sunday morning activities but from the very beginning this has been a seven-day-a-week congregation. That's because our members take their faith with them wherever they go. They always have! In doing so, the good news of the Gospel is spread far and wide.

The congregation moved into the first portion of its current facility in 1989 after quickly outgrowing the school cafeteria. Soon we held two worship services each Sunday. Several years later, and in recognition of the diversity of meaningful worship experiences we added a third service to the schedule. Likewise it wasn't long before the congregation constructed the second phase of the building, completing our education wing in 1992. We were popping at the seams.

The facility has become home to over six hundred members, two pre-schools, and a variety of community groups who use the building as their base. These groups help bring life and growth to our dream of serving. Hardly a day passes when the building is not bustling with activity. We like it like that!

Times have changed since the 80s and so has the church. Now we have a complete staff to help support the members in their many ministries. Our music program is recognized as one of the finest in a city that is filled with great church choirs. The congregation's commitment to serving the needs of the poor and neglected continues to motivate generosity as significant numbers in the congregation give of their time and their talents. Our educational offerings for children, youth and adults are unsurpassed. Over the years the church has developed a reputation for being an advocate for the homeless, the excluded, and the overlooked. We are particularly proud to be known by the good work we do in God's name.

Likewise we are grateful for a membership that really does try to practice hospitality and love toward one another and toward our guests. We are a congregation that has been blessed abundantly and we are anxious to express our gratitude to God by caring for one another in much the same way that God cares for us.

Today we are living our dream and entertaining other dreams that will draw us closer and closer to being the people God calls us to be. We are blessed so that we might bless others.

In 2010 we celebrated our 25th anniversary as a community of faith on June 20.  Be sure to join us for the next 25 fantastic years.