City:  Concord
State:  North Carolina
Contact Name:  Donald E. Anthony, Pastor
Email:  Lebuick@aol.com
Address:  58 Chestnut Drive, Concord, N.C.   28025  P. O. Box 891
Pastor’s Name:   Donald E. Anthony
Worship Times:   Bible Class  9: 45    Worship 11:00 A.M.  Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 Thursday Bible Class 7: 30 p.m. 

Fast Facts:
Grace was founded in 1883 by The Reverend David J. Koontz.  Rev. Koontz was the first African American to ordained by the North Carolina Synod.    Grace is the oldest existing Missouri Synod Lutheran Congregation founded by an African American.

Grace celebrated it’s 130 year history in November, 2013 with a week long celebration of ministries that culminated in a Harvest Home/Anniversary Celebration with the Rev. Dr. Bryant Clancy serving as the preacher for the afternoon.

Grace operated a day school that helped educate many members of the Concord Community until the 1960’s. Immanuel Lutheran Seminary was started on Grounds of Grace and later moved to Greensboro, NC. 

Grace is actively involved in it’s community as it provides housing and food for “My Father’s House” a ministry that that helps homeless families  retain housing, jobs, and life skills.  

Continues to provide a “Learning  Center” to help students with homework or other academic needs. Supports three dance ministries that has youth, teens, and seniors. 

Confirmed 16 youth and had 4 complete First Communion on Reformation Sunday 2013

Pray for:  Our Men’s Ministry  Initiative
Creative Ministry opportunities within our community.  We believe that there are people in our community who may not attend a traditional worship, but would be open to a small group gathering centered around the Word and the Sacraments.