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A Welcoming & Affirming Church

In response to God’s unconditional love for all people made known to us in Jesus Christ, we are called to be a welcoming and affirming community. As such, we are committed to a humble way of life and faith that models acceptance and that seeks justice, equality, and wholeness of life for all people.

Therefore, we embrace and include people of every race, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, family configuration, physical or mental ability, and socio-economic status into the full life and ministry of our church.

We celebrate diversity and believe that authentic faith can transform differences into an inclusive community of growth.

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Our Mission

"To become fully devoted followers of Christ who create communities of grace that heal and transform lives."

Our Vision

"We are a Christian community where transformation is continual, differences are celebrated, and love is central."

Our Values

Christlikeness

We want to be like Jesus, and Jesus gave of himself to love others.

How am I making a choice to be like Jesus?

Compassion

We make room for all people recognizing that everyone matters deeply to God and no one is beyond redemption.

How am I creating a safe culture to embrace people who are not like me?

Community

We take our next step in our faith journeys in relationships that are marked by truth-telling and love.

Am I taking the next step of my spiritual journey with someone else?

Meet the Team

Vincent Rife

Lead Pastor/Elder

Lorraine Carroll

Associate Pastor/Elder

Maria Fisher

Worship Leader

Jney Uplinger

Worship Leader

Janet Kluin

Pastoral Assistant

Katinka Rife

Counselor

Elder Community

Jennifer Castelo

Elder

Susan Haugenes

Elder

Sharon Learn

Elder

Lynn Pebole

Elder

Deidre Seaman

Elder

Barry Seaman

Elder

Cary Smith

Elder

Rayon Watson

Elder

Jason Whitley

Elder

What We Believe

Beloved Community

Grace Christian Church’s Vision for Racial Justice
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)

We believe that all people bear the image and likeness of God with equal status. Therefore, all people must be treated with dignity and respect. As followers of Jesus Christ, we condemn racism in every form, conscious or unconscious, individual or systemic, and feel compelled to stand against any attitudes and actions that diminish or harm any persons or group.

We confess as sin preferring our own comfort over the discomfort that comes from speaking against prejudice. We also confess as sin that our hearts have been dull to the suffering of our black and brown brothers and sisters. As one part of our body hurts, we must all hurt. As one part suffers, we must all suffer.

At Grace, we not only pray for a world that is peaceful and just, but we feel called to help bring it about. On every front, we vow to partner with God and other allies to help fashion a world where EVERYONE has an equal opportunity to flourish and thrive.

We commit to listen to the voices and wisdom of those who have experienced the demeaning realities of racism. We also commit to act in the interest of Biblical justice in all the places where God has given us influence. We vow to pray and actively work for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done on this earth as it is in heaven.

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Join us for our worship service, Sundays at 10:30am.
Or feel free to reach out and let's connect. We can't wait to meet you!

Service Times

Sunday Morning Worship
10:30am

Location

1961 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Email Us

information@gracechristianchurch.com

Call Us

732-542-7373