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The Grace of
OTR Community Study
at Grace on Race St.
Our outreach ministry creates brave spaces for people of all ages to deepen their faith through study, conversation, service, and gatherings that build authentic community. Whether you’ve lived in Cincinnati your whole life or just arrived, we’d love to connect with you.
We’re excited to continue a new initiative of holding community studies at Grace on Race St. — open classes and conversations rooted in faith, justice, and belonging. We’ll be gathering at Grace on Race St. at 1310 Race St., right in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. These sessions are open to all — no matter your background, questions, or where you are on your journey. Our hope is to build something meaningful together — a space to learn, grow, wrestle, and be known.
If you’re someone who believes that God’s abundant grace is for everyone — that community is foundational — that social justice is part of living a life of faith — that LGBTQIA+ people are beloved — that Black Lives Matter — that you can’t love God without loving others — that climate change is real — that faith and doubt can coexist — then this might be a space where you find resonance.
Come as you are. Let’s grow together.
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The Grace of Les Misérables
at Grace on Race St
1310 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm
June 4th - July 9th
Join us this summer for The Grace of Les Misérables, a six-week study that dives deep into the themes of grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love, and hope through the lens of Victor Hugo’s iconic novel. Whether you’re familiar with the 1,400-page classic, have memorized the Broadway musical soundtrack, or enjoyed one of the many screen adaptations, this study will offer fresh insights into its powerful story.
Starting Wednesday, June 4th, and running through July 9th, we’ll meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Grace on Race St. (1310 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine). This study will explore how the imperfect, relatable characters of Les Misérables embody these ideals and how they connect to our Christian faith and calling in the world.
Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding of your faith or just want to connect with others, this study will inspire you to see how grace, love, and justice are lived out in the world today. Check out the information below to watch a short video before each session to help with discussion and bring a friend and join us for an evening of meaningful discussion and reflection. See you there!
Study Schedule
June 4th – Grace: Jean Valjean
June 11th – Justice: Javert
June 18th – Poverty: Fantine
June 25th – Revolution: Marius
July 2nd – Love: Jean Valjean’s love for Cosette
July 9th – Hope: Resilience and potential for redemption
Access Amplify Media
Amplify Media is a streaming service that delivers high quality videos with an emphasis on Wesleyan persspectives (think Netflix for Christians). Access on any device at any time for free by following the steps below to create your own account and access the HPCUMC channel. You can download Amplify Media App on your Roku or on your personal devices (cell phone, tablet, etc.) from the Apple or Google App stores. You can also access Amplify Media from your browser by going to amplifymedia.com
Create your account:
- Click here: https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify
- Click the person icon found at the top right of your screen.
- Select “Enter Access Code” from the drop down menu.
- Enter the code TVSWBP
- Enter your name, email and create a password to create your free membership.
Access The Grace of Les Mis Videos:
- Click on the magnifying glass icon to access the search feature.
- Enter “The Grace of Les Misérables”
- Watch the video for the week (schedule above)
- Want to find the study again quickly? Click “Add to Watchlist”
- Access Watchlist from the person icon at the top right of the screen.