JOIN US AT OUR EVENTS
Sharing God's Love Through Community
At Grace Community Church, our events are more than dates on a calendar — they are opportunities to serve, celebrate, and connect with the people of Topeka. Each year, four cornerstone events anchor our ministry seasons.
Three of these events are outward-facing outreach opportunities where we serve our neighbors and community. The fourth is inward-facing, designed to bring our church family together in joy and celebration.
Together, these four events form the rhythm of our year — moments that remind us who we are, who we serve, and how God is at work through us.
Our Four Annual Events
FEBRUARY
1. Night to Shine Outreach
A night of joy, honor, and celebration for individuals with special needs.
Grace Community Church partners with the Tim Tebow Foundation and other local organizations to host Night to Shine, a worldwide prom experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
Each February, we put on a full red-carpet celebration filled with music, dancing, limo rides, food, and endless smiles. Volunteers from our church serve as buddies, hosts, photographers, and prayer partners to make each guest feel like royalty for the evening.
Night to Shine has become one of the most powerful expressions of God’s unconditional love in our community, reminding us that every person is wonderfully made in His image.
APRIL
2. Easter Outreach
An egg hunt with eternal purpose.
Each spring, our Easter Outreach brings families from across the neighborhood together for a fun-filled day of egg hunts, laughter, and connection. Hosted at the Hitchens home and surrounding neighborhood, the event features over 1,000 eggs hidden across the yard for multiple age-group hunts throughout the day.
Beyond the excitement, it’s a time to share the message of the resurrection — that Jesus is alive and that hope is real. This event allows us to meet new families, build friendships, and invite them into the greater story of what God is doing through Grace Community Church.
AUGUST
3. August Church Birthday Celebration
A time for family, food, and fellowship.
Each August, we turn our attention inward to celebrate the life of our church family with our annual Church Birthday Celebration.
This event looks a little different every year — sometimes it’s a picnic, sometimes a block party, sometimes a full-on church cookout — but the heart remains the same: we celebrate what God has done and look ahead to what He will do next.
It’s a time to reflect, reconnect, and rejoice together in the community God has built at Grace Community Church.
OCTOBER
4. Halloween Outreach
Turning a night of costumes into a night of connection.
Every Halloween, Pastor Louie and our church family transform his neighborhood into one of Topeka’s most welcoming and memorable trick-or-treat experiences.
With over 1,000 kids coming through, we use all of our church’s creativity and resources to make the evening fun, safe, and joy-filled for families. From decorated yards and candy stations to friendly faces and warm conversations, this event is a simple yet powerful way to show Christ’s love to our neighbors.
Why We Do What We Do
In every event we host — whether it’s serving the special needs community, celebrating the resurrection, or handing out candy on Halloween — we do it for one reason: to build genuine relationships that reflect God’s love.
Our goal is not just to hold events, but to be present, visible, and available to the people of Topeka. We believe that through these moments, God works through us to grow His Kingdom, one relationship at a time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find out what specific events we have coming up for you and the rest of the Grace Community Church family.
Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets at 9 am on Sundays and 6 pm on Wednesdays. For more information, sign up in the entryway.
Halloween Costume Drive for SENT
Dates: Ongoing Location: Grace Community Church Help SENT provide Halloween costumes for children in our community! We are collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes of all sizes. Donations can
Serve-tember
September 2–October 4, 2026 Serve-tember is back! Throughout the month, The Tribe will be putting an extra focus on serving like Jesus and looking for ways to make a difference
Eagle Scout Project Garage Sale
Garage Sale: September 10–12, 2026 Location: The Red Barn, 4834 SE 37th Logan Cole is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and his project will provide new landscaping around Grace
Arbor Court Visit
Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:30–8 p.m. Meet at: Grace Community Church The Tribe will be spending the evening visiting with residents at Arbor Court Retirement Home, and adults from Grace
Homecoming Weekend
September 12–13, 2026 Grace Community Church Join us as we celebrate 28 years of Grace Community Church! This year’s Homecoming Weekend will feature special guest Dan Kimball, author of How
Serve at SENT
Thursday, September 17, 2026 5–7:30 p.m. SENT, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd., Topeka The Tribe is heading to SENT for an evening of serving, and adults from Grace are invited
Panama Mission Trip Interest Meeting
Sunday, September 20, 2026 After Worship Service Conference Room Grace is exploring a mission trip to Panama in the summer of 2027. If you think you might be interested in
Grace Groups Fall Session
Begins the week of September 20, 2026 Six-week session Grace Groups are a chance to connect with others, grow in faith and spend time discussing life together in a smaller
Serve with ReJoyce
Thursday, September 24 & Thursday, October 8, 2026 6–8 p.m. Grace Community Church Join us at Grace for two opportunities to serve alongside ReJoyce. We’ll gather at the church from
Prayer Walk
Sunday, September 27, 2026 2–3:30 p.m. Meet at Grace Community Church Join us for an afternoon Prayer Walk as we spend intentional time praying for our community and the people
Baptism Sunday
Sunday, October 4, 2026 During Worship Service We will celebrate baptisms during our Sunday morning service on October 4. If you have made the decision to follow Jesus and are
Potluck Breakfast
Sunday, October 11, 2026 9 a.m. Grace Community Church Come early and join your Grace family for a potluck breakfast before worship! Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October
Discovering Grace Community Church
Wednesdays, November 4 & 11, 2026 6:30–8 p.m. Grace Community Church Want to know more about Grace Community Church, what we believe and what it means to be part of
The Next Adventure
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2026 6:30–8 p.m. Grace Community Church Join us for The Next Adventure, a four-week Wednesday evening class during December. The class will meet
