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.

Jesus provides the perfect example for us, not serving episodically, but over the long term, in a very personal and relational way. Join us for the second week of #DoGood - where we will be diving deep into how we can make a lasting impact in our communities by who and how we serve! And don't forget to pick up your #DoGood bag, as we come together to support the local shelter in our area this winter, as they serve critical needs in our communities.

What if radical generosity could change our city? That’s the heartbeat of Do Good: our annual movement to GIVE, SERVE, and LOVE. For three weeks, we’ll come together as a church to unleash generosity in practical ways: giving every dollar to local nonprofits, volunteering to meet real needs, and learning how radical love transforms our neighbors and us. This is more than a campaign; it’s a chance to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Join us as we #DoGood, together. —— Instagram: @trygracecc https://www.instagram.com/trygracecc Facebook: @trygracecc https://www.facebook.com/trygracecc Message: Do Good - Give | Derek Adye | Grace Community Church | Arlington, VA #GraceCommunityChurch #TryGraceCC #2025Sermons #SundaySermon #Sermon #ChurchService #SundayService #SundayChurch #OnlineChurch #ChurchOnline #Arlington #TryGrace #aChurchForPeopleWhoDontGoToChurch #LiveService #Worship

When cycles of fear and injustice finally break, what follows isn’t silence—it’s a song. Judges 5 bursts with celebration as Deborah sings of freedom and new beginnings. In baptism we do the same: we declare that our old identity is gone, and our new one—rooted in God’s compassion, grace, and patience—has begun. This Sunday, celebrate the sound of freedom as stories are sung, waters are stirred, and lives are made new.

When the story you're living in feels stuck, broken, or chaotic—what if you're telling the wrong story? In Judges 4, God interrupts Israel’s cycle of oppression with a powerful narrative shift led by unexpected heroes. We’ll explore how Deborah, Barak, and Jael reframe their reality—and how your story can be reframed too. Join us as we rediscover the God who goes ahead of us, breaks destructive cycles, and opens the way out.

You can’t suppress your desires — you have to replace them. In this message, we discover how Deborah’s stillness under the tree shows us the path to lasting strength: aligning with God’s heart. Because the more aligned you are with God, the more alive you become.

We all have cycles—patterns we repeat, even when we know they’re destructive. In Judges 3, Israel breaks free from oppression, but without real change, the cycle just starts again. This week, we’ll explore how settling for a break from negative circumstances can keep us trapped in the same old struggles. Discover how God wants to interrupt the cycle and bring lasting transformation.

When God revealed Himself to Moses, He gave a name the world had never heard before: the Lord—Yahweh—the God of compassion. Yet when we read Judges and Joshua, God can appear angry, violent, or unjust. How do we reconcile this tension? This week we’ll explore how the Bible, read in its ancient context, reveals a God whose compassion—not cruelty—defines His identity and ours.

When you forget who you are, you repeat what you hate — just ask Jonah, or even Simba in The Lion King. This week, we’ll see how God’s compassion, grace, and patience give us a new identity that breaks the cycle. Communion isn’t just a ritual — it’s your re-anchor in the real you.

In a city full of rules, regulations, and deadlines, it’s easy to think God just wants more of the same. But Judges 2 invites us into something radically different—inner transformation through intentional reflection. This isn’t about obedience; it’s about learning to hear God in a way that actually transforms you.

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

What keeps us from stepping into the life God has already set before us? In Numbers 13, Israel stood on the edge of promise, but their reluctance and distorted vision held them back. We face the same choice today—cling to the familiarity of the past or trust God with a new future. Join us this Sunday as we explore how to break patterns of hesitation and step into the freedom and fullness Jesus offers.

We’re all busy. But in a world that glorifies hustle, Jesus reminds us that only one thing truly matters. Discover what it means to pause, be present, and build a real relationship with Him.

We’re told that chasing more will finally make us feel full. But what if it’s actually what’s draining us? This Sunday, we’ll explore a story Jesus told about a man who had everything—yet died empty. And we’ll contrast it with the life of one of history’s wealthiest figures, who discovered something far better by taking a very different path. Don’t miss this timely message about success, satisfaction, and what truly fills us.