We live in a world that constantly tells us who we should be — yet leaves us anxious, exhausted, and unsure of who we are. But what if your worth doesn’t come from achievement, appearance, or approval? What if it comes from a Voice older than creation itself? Come discover a self-worth that isn’t achieved… it’s received.

Hope by definition points to something that hasn’t happened that we want to happen. But what should happen in the gap between now and what we hope for? In the life of Moses, who helped liberate his people in the book of Exodus, we see an example of how the hope we carry in our hearts requires action. Hope is more than something we carry in our hearts, but also something we hold in our hands. God has given all of us something in our hands to act upon the hope we carry in our hearts!

Everyone’s asking the same quiet question: “Is it even worth getting my hopes up anymore?”; As we head into 2026, we’re launching a new teaching series called Hope Starts Here—a practical, honest look at why hope is essential for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health… and how to actually get it back. We’ll explore the ancient Hebrew idea of (hope as a “rope” you can hold onto), the power of awe and perspective, and why choosing hope over cynicism can change the trajectory of your year.

We all hope for something. But what if hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a force that stretches us between memory and possibility? In a world stuck on repeat, Isaiah offers a disruptive vision: forget even the miracles of the past. Join us as we explore what it means to anchor ourselves to a God who’s still creating—and calling us to perceive the new thing He’s doing.

Join us for a guided time of scripture, prayer and reflection. This time is designed for you to enjoy a moment of stillness and gratitude. Grab a cup of cocoa, a warm blanket and enjoy.

Our lives are filled with demands on our time, our attention, and our affections. And because those demands oftentimes compete, we live with constant tension. This Sunday, we’re looking into a part of the Christmas story that helps us find a way out. Join us as we learn together what it has to tell about how to make room for peace.

This Sunday, we’re discovering why joy is so much more than a feeling — it’s the first gift God wired into the human heart. In Luke 1, joy leaps to life the moment Mary and Elizabeth meet, and both Scripture and neuroscience show us why connection is the birthplace of joy. Come hear how God’s shining face brings joy into our lives, and how you can carry that joy into your relationships this Christmas.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

December is crowded—calendars, headlines, even our minds. Advent invites us to make room: for awe that slows us down, for faith that says “let it be,” for joy that grows in community, and for peace that meets us right where life is loud. In Luke’s opening chapters, ordinary people make space—and God fills it with presence. Join us as we practice simple, practical rhythms to make room for Jesus this Christmas.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.