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Music at Grace

For over 20 years, the Music at Grace FREE Community concert series has been a Clarksville favorite. Every year we host 5-7 concerts featuring musical groups from the Middle Tennessee area playing a variety of musical styles. Every series includes at least one sacred music concert on or the first Sunday after the Epiphany of Our Lord. All concerts begin at 4 pm:

Special Event Saturday Oct. 4 at 9 AM + Hands-on String Instrument Experience + See, hear, and try out wonderful, exotic stringed instruments, and learn how they are built and maintained.  Ages 5+. Special Event in conjunction with the Clarksville Community Music Club does have a $5 registration fee. Call (931) 647-6750 or email office@glctn.org for more information.

Oct. 5 + John England & the Western Swingers + If you like good Texas music, you're gonna love this six-piece band bringing back the sound of western swing.

Nov. 9 + Bach Organ Music + Bach is back with the 5th major installment in the goal of all the organ music of its most profound composer; our own Dr. Jonathan Rudy at the organ bench!

Dec. 7 + Red River Breeze + This group of acoustic instruments plays Celtic and Renaissance music; a Christmas favorite back again!

Jan. 11, 2026 + Epiphany Concert - Handel’s Messiah, Part 1 + Our annual tradition, this year featuring Handel’s masterwork about Christ’s birth, passion, and resurrection in two performances!

Feb. 1 + Les Kerr & the Bayou Band + Les Kerr and his band celebrate Marti Gras in style with New Orleans blues, rock, and island rhythms to get your foot tapping.

Feb. 15 + HeartStrings with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra String Quartet + Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the most romantic way—with an afternoon of beautiful music by the Gateway Chamber Orchestra string quartet. HeartStrings sets the perfect mood with timeless melodies, beautiful harmonies, and paramount artistry.

Mar. 1 + Extraordinary Organ Music with Corrado Cavalli + We welcome acclaimed Chicago-based virtuoso Corrado Cavalli, playing familiar and new favorites magnificently on our very own pipe organ.

Apr. 19 + Easter Concert - Handel’s Messiah, Parts 2-3 + Grace’s choir and instruments continue this majestic account of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection - including the “Hallelujah Chorus!”

Jun. 28 + Prayer & Cumberland Winds “Road to 250” Concert + Clarksville’s own symphonic wind ensemble for a special concert highlighting 250 years of wonderful American music.

As always, the concerts have no admission charge.

MUSIC iN WORSHIP

We have a full music program at Grace, including Adult and Youth Choirs, Adult Handbells, Youth Hand Chimes, and both Wind and String Instrumental Ensembles. Contact Cantor Rudy for more information.

Christian Education

Sunday School for age 2 through adult meets every Sunday from 9:35 am to 10:30 am. For children, the education hour begins with a music class and rehearsal (Cherub Choir, Angel Choir, Youth Choir, and Hand chimes). Adult classes meet from 9:45-10:30 am (after coffee fellowship).

Every year a Vacation Bible School is held, usually the third week of June, for children age 2 through Middle School. Classes are generally held evenings, begin with a community meal, and the schedule goes from 5:15 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mid-Week Bible Studies

On Sunday mornings there are several choices for adult Bible Study, including two led by the Pastors. Additional Bible study groups meeting during the week, including two women’s studies, an evening LWML study, and a men’s group.

Youth Catechesis

A 2 ½-year series of catechism classes introduce those 6th grade or older to the big story of the Bible, Luther’s Small Catechism, Christian history, and Lutheran worship. Classes begin when the public-school year starts in August and finish in early May. At the end of the process is the rite of questioning, a Confirmation banquet, and Confirmation on the last Sunday in October. If you have a youth 6th grade or older, please contact the Church Office or one of the Pastors to enroll in the catechism program.

WOMEN’S GROUPS

A Lutheran Women’s Missionary League group meets monthly (except July and August) for Bible study, to plan mission projects, and to work with other LWML groups in our Zone, District, and Synod. A group of Crafty Women quilt for Orphan Grain Train as part of our support of those in need throughout the world.

JUST FOR MEN

The Men's Club of Grace Lutheran Church is for adult men of all ages and provides opportunities for fellowship, support and service. Meeting on the third Monday of the month, they enjoy a meal together, a program, and many other activities.

Serving Others

Grace supports a host of local, regional, and larger missions – including those within our local community who serve the poor, homeless, hungry, and those in need right here. These include our Food Pantry, FUEL, Hope Pregnancy Center, Angel Tree, Loaves and Fishes, Operation Christmas Child, Urban Ministries, Food for the Poor, LCMS Disaster Response, Orphan Grain Train, and many more. If you would like to support these, click on the agency and you will be directed to their website or contact the Church Office for more information.