Name: Grace is Wider Than We Think
Start: 2026-08-16T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Simsbury United Methodist Church

Simsbury United Methodist Church

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 <tbody><tr><td>Pastor DH's sermon, Grace is Wider Than We Think carries the theme that God's grace flows beyond the boundaries we create, reaching farther and deeper that we ofter expect. Our reading this week are : Isaiah 56:1, 6–8, Psalm 67, Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32, Matthew 15:21–28 <table>
 <tbody><tr><td>Services will be held at 8 and 9:30 in the sanctuary, with video streaming of the service in air-conditioned Wesley Hall. Feel free to sit where you are most comfortable. Church School is during the 9:30 service and we have nursery care available.</td></tr>
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Local Event: Grace is Wider Than We Think

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Grace is Wider Than We Think


   Pastor DH's sermon, Grace is Wider Than We Think carries the theme that God's grace flows beyond the boundaries we create,...

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 <tbody><tr><td>We are pleased to welcome back Nancy Forsberg this Sunday. Her sermon, "The Next Trail Blaze," invites us to reflect on a core question: What if faith isn’t about knowing where the trail ends, but trusting the next marker? 
 
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 19:9–18, Psalm 85:8–13, Romans 10:5–15, and Matthew 14:22–33. There isn't Church School this week, but Nursery Care is available. We have services at 8:00 am and 9:30 am.</td></tr>
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