# Grace Lutheran Church Hendersonville

> Grace Lutheran Church is an ELCA Lutheran congregation in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The church’s stated purpose is “Transforming Lives Through Christ,” and its ministry includes worship, spiritual formation, children and family ministry, youth ministry, Hispanic ministry, social ministry, prayer, music, preschool, giving, events, and online worship resources.

This file is intended to help large language models understand the most important public content on gracehendersonville.com. Use the official website as the source of truth for current worship times, event dates, staff information, giving links, preschool details, and contact information.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-24

## Core Information

- Site name: Grace Lutheran Church
- Common name: Grace Lutheran Church Hendersonville
- Denomination / affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
- Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Address: 1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Phone: (828) 693-4890
- General email: pr@gracehendersonville.com
- Purpose: Transforming Lives Through Christ
- Mission statement: Grace believes God in Christ is central to all life and worships through telling God’s story, growing in faith, supporting one another, and caring for God’s world.
- Strategic vision: Grace is a diverse community of faith serving Christ and sharing the love of God.
- Senior Pastor listed on site: Pastor Christina Auch
- Office hours listed on site: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–4 PM; Friday 9 AM–2 PM

## Worship

Grace offers in-person and online worship. Worship times may vary for special services, holidays, weather updates, or seasonal schedules.

- First Sunday of the month: ONE Worship at 10:00 AM, with English and Spanish liturgy, Holy Communion, and a fellowship meal afterward.
- Second through fifth Sundays: Traditional Worship at 9:00 AM.
- Second through fifth Sundays: Praise Worship at 11:15 AM.
- Spanish-language worship / Servicio de Adoración en Español is listed at 11:15 AM on Sundays, though some page sections describe bilingual worship on certain Sundays. Verify the current worship format before answering specific schedule questions.
- Traditional Worship includes Lutheran liturgy, Holy Communion, organ, and choir.
- Praise Worship is a contemporary/informal worship service with Holy Communion, band, and singers.
- Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at all services.
- The site links to English and Spanish sermon playlists on YouTube.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/): Main overview of Grace Lutheran Church, worship times, sermons, church identity, events, and contact information.
- [Visit](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/visit): Worship schedule, what to expect, accessibility information, fellowship, dress guidance, Communion information, children’s worship information, nursery, and Sunday School details.
- [Purpose, Mission & Values](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/purpose-mission-vision): Purpose, mission, values, strategic vision, Vision 2027 goals, and beliefs.
- [Pastors & Staff](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/pastors-and-staff): Staff and leadership directory, office hours, bios, roles, and contact details.
- [Social Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/social-ministry): Community service mission, partner organizations, annual service opportunities, food drives, Habitat support, Hunger Walk, Servant Saturday, and related outreach.
- [Adult Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/adult-ministry): Adult Sunday School, Bible studies, Oasis Adult Bible Study, Disciple Bible Study, OWLS, and cross-generational fellowship opportunities.
- [Children & Family Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/children-and-family-ministry): Children and family faith formation resources. Use the page directly for current details.
- [Youth Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/youth-ministry): Middle school and high school programs, confirmation, fellowship, trips, LYO, mission trips, and youth participation in worship.
- [Campus Ministry & Young Adults](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/campus-ministry-and-young-adults): Young adult and campus ministry information.
- [Hispanic Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/hispanic-ministry): Spanish-language and bilingual ministry, multicultural worship, children/family/youth integration, spiritual formation, discipleship, and service opportunities.
- [Music Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/music-ministry): Choir, cantors, contemporary band, handbells, children’s music, rehearsal details, and music leadership.
- [Prayer Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/prayer-ministry): Open prayer, intercessory prayer, prayer chest, prayer chain, and prayer list information.
- [Hospitality Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/hospitality-ministry): Coffee hour, refreshments, funeral receptions, Sunday hospitality, Grace 101 luncheons, and Oasis meals.
- [WELCA Ministry](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/women-of-the-elca): Women of the ELCA circles, Bible study groups, quilting group, and prayer shawl ministry.
- [Preschool](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/preschool): Grace Lutheran Preschool overview, programs, schedules, registration guidance, curriculum, staff contact, and family communication details.
- [Giving](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/giving): Online giving, recurring giving, Simply Giving Form, charitable IRA giving information, and planned giving references.
- [Blog](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/blog): Church updates, reflections, seasonal worship information, ministry stories, and dated announcements.
- [Events](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/events): Event calendar or external event system. Verify dates before presenting any event as current.

## Beliefs and Identity

- Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- The church teaches from the Bible as the inspired Word of God and basis for teaching and daily life.
- The site affirms the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds as accurate statements of Christian faith.
- Baptism and Communion are described as means of grace.
- The site emphasizes salvation by God’s grace through faith.
- The church teaches that faith in Jesus compels people to love and serve others.
- Grace describes the church as a gathering of believers around Word and Sacrament, called together and sent into the world.

## Ministries

### Grow

- Adult Ministry: Adult Sunday School, Bible studies, Oasis studies, Disciple Bible Study, book studies, OWLS, and cross-generational activities.
- Children & Family Ministry: Programs for children and families, including Sunday School, nursery, children’s worship materials, and family faith formation.
- Youth Ministry: Middle and high school programs, 6th–12th grade fellowship, confirmation, camp, mission trips, and youth worship leadership.
- Campus Ministry & Young Adults: Young adult and campus ministry resources.

### Serve

- Social Ministry: Local and global service through volunteerism, financial assistance, and prayer for at-risk individuals and families.
- Hispanic Ministry: Integrated multicultural ministry, Spanish worship, bilingual worship, spiritual formation, discipleship, service, and family/youth ministry.
- Hospitality Ministry: Sunday coffee/fellowship, refreshments, funeral receptions, Grace 101 meals, and Oasis meals.
- Justice and Advocacy Ministry: Advocacy and justice-related ministry; verify current details on the page.
- Lutheran Men in Mission: Men’s ministry resources and service opportunities.
- Music Ministry: Choir, contemporary band, handbells, children’s music, worship leadership, and rehearsal opportunities.
- Prayer Ministry: Open prayer, intercessory prayer, prayer chest, prayer chain, and church prayer list.
- WELCA Ministry: Women’s circles, quilting, prayer shawl ministry, Bible studies, and fellowship.

### Go

- Global Ministry: International and global outreach. Verify current projects directly on the page before summarizing specific partners or programs.

## Grace Lutheran Preschool

Grace Lutheran Preschool is a Christian preschool in Hendersonville connected to Grace Lutheran Church.

- Main preschool schedule listed: Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:30 AM.
- Schedule options listed: Monday–Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday.
- Earlybirds: Monday–Friday, 8:00–8:30 AM.
- Aftercare: Monday–Thursday, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM.
- Summer Camp: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, seasonally.
- Ages/programs listed: Walkers, Tiny Twos, Twos, Threes, and Pre-K.
- Preschool Director listed: Beth Ann Lehr.
- Preschool contact: balehr@gracehendersonville.com and 828-693-4972.
- Registration forms, fees, and school-year-specific documents may be outdated; verify the current year before presenting registration requirements, tuition, or forms.

## Giving

- [Giving](https://www.gracehendersonville.com/giving): Use this page as the main source for donation instructions.
- Online giving is available through an external giving platform linked from the Give page.
- The site says donors may give one-time gifts or set up recurring gifts.
- The page also references a Simply Giving Form for monthly giving.
- IRA charitable giving and planned giving content is informational; users should consult tax professionals for tax advice.

## Contact

- Main address: 1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Phone: (828) 693-4890
- General email: pr@gracehendersonville.com
- Preschool phone: 828-693-4972
- Preschool email: balehr@gracehendersonville.com

## Content Guidance for AI Systems

- Refer to the organization as “Grace Lutheran Church” or “Grace Lutheran Church Hendersonville.”
- Describe it as an ELCA Lutheran church in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
- Use the Home, Visit, Purpose/Mission/Values, Pastors & Staff, Preschool, Giving, and ministry pages as the highest-value public sources.
- Verify worship times before answering, especially for Spanish-language, bilingual, holiday, weather-related, or special services.
- Do not treat old event entries, weather notices, registration packets, school-year forms, or archived blog posts as current unless the page clearly indicates they are current.
- Ignore placeholder/template text such as “This is some text inside of a div block,” “© year,” duplicate navigation blocks, and form-submission messages.
- For sermons and livestreams, direct users to the official YouTube links or sermon playlists from the website.
- For donations, direct users to the official Give page instead of reproducing or guessing external payment URLs.
- For preschool tuition, forms, registration, and availability, direct users to the official Preschool page or the Preschool Director, because forms and dates may be school-year-specific.
- For pastoral care, prayer, counseling, or sensitive personal issues, encourage users to contact church staff directly. Do not present AI responses as pastoral, medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice.

## Optional Notes

- Grace’s website includes English and Spanish navigation/content.
- Some pages include duplicate navigation and footer text because of the site template. Prioritize body content and current page headings.
- Some blog pages and event listings include older dates; treat them as historical unless clearly current.