Children's Ministry
Safe, fun, Christ-centered programming for infants through 5th grade. Sunday school, midweek clubs, vacation Bible school, and family events throughout the year.
Learn more โFor over forty years, Grace Harbor has been a place where doubt and belief sit at the same table. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking for a church to call home, our doors โ and our hearts โ are open to you.
"Church is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners. If you've ever felt that your questions were too big or your past was too heavy, you've come to the right place."
I'm Pastor Jonathan Wells, and along with my wife Margaret and our three kids, I'm grateful to serve as the lead pastor of Grace Harbor Fellowship. Our congregation is a beautiful tapestry of teachers and tradespeople, students and retirees, doubters and dreamers โ drawn together by the simple belief that we need each other on this journey of faith.
We are a non-denominational, Bible-centered community rooted in the historic Christian tradition but committed to engaging the questions of our day with grace, humility, and hope. We believe the gospel is good news for everyone, and we work to embody that good news through weekly worship, small group discipleship, and serving our neighbors across Asheville and around the world.
Whether you're exploring Christianity for the first time, returning to faith after time away, or simply looking for a community to belong to โ we'd love to walk alongside you. Come as you are. We'll save you a seat.
Worship is at the heart of who we are. Join us in person or online โ every gathering is open to everyone.
Our main worship service with full choir, children's programming, and a relevant message from Scripture. Casual dress, come as you are.
In-Person & OnlineA contemplative service of candles, communion, and quiet reflection. A sacred space to slow down and listen for the still, small voice of God.
In-Person OnlyDinner together at 6, teaching and small groups at 7. A midweek touchpoint to recharge with teaching, fellowship, and prayer.
Family FriendlyEvery member of our congregation is uniquely gifted. Discover a place to grow, serve, and belong โ whether you're seven or seventy-seven.
Safe, fun, Christ-centered programming for infants through 5th grade. Sunday school, midweek clubs, vacation Bible school, and family events throughout the year.
Learn more โOur middle and high school students gather for authentic community, biblical teaching, retreats, mission trips, and a whole lot of laughter every Sunday evening.
Learn more โFrom our 60-voice chancel choir to the contemporary praise band, music is a treasured gift in our worship. Auditions open; hearts willing required.
Learn more โOur hands extend beyond our walls. Local food drives, homeless shelters, global partnerships in Haiti and Guatemala โ find your calling to serve.
Learn more โMiss a Sunday? Catch up on the latest sermons from our teaching team, available to watch or listen anytime.
Pastor Jonathan Wells ยท Sunday, March 16
In week three of our series Hope Rising, we turn to the story of Peter stepping out onto the water โ a sermon about the moments when our faith is tested not by absence of storms, but by our willingness to keep our eyes on Jesus through them. Discover why the most courageous prayers are sometimes the shortest ones.
From Bible studies to family picnics, there's always something happening at Grace Harbor. Here's what's coming up.
Over 8,000 eggs, inflatable obstacle course, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Open to the whole community โ invite a friend!
A powerful, candlelit service of scripture, song, and silence as we journey through the final hours of Christ. Childcare provided for ages 0-5.
High school students and parents โ come hear about our summer mission trips to Guatemala and inner-city Atlanta. Q&A and signup info included.
A Saturday retreat focused on spiritual renewal for women of all ages. Featuring author and speaker Lisa Robinson. Includes lunch and refreshments.
The church is not a building โ it's the people. Here's how Grace Harbor has shaped the lives of some of our members.
"We walked into Grace Harbor on Easter Sunday three years ago, completely burned out on church. No one asked us to sign anything or fill out a card โ they just handed us a coffee and a hug. We never left."
"The youth ministry here changed my son's life. He went from a quiet kid who hated school to leading our small group Bible study. The volunteers genuinely care โ they know his name, his struggles, his favorite snacks."
"I was a lifelong atheist who wandered in after my divorce, just looking for a quiet place to sit. Two years later I was baptized in this very church. The grace here is real โ it changed everything."
New to church or new to town? Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from first-time visitors.
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're planning your first visit, looking for a specific ministry, or just curious about who we are โ our team is here to help.
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