Churches In the early years, churches served as the foundation for life on the Grape Vine prairie. Usually meeting in homes, horseback circuit-riding preachers would visit the settlers holding worship services and prayer meetings. Not only did the churches support life in the community, they also built schools to help educate the children. And not much has changed; the mission continues today. Churches embrace our community and children from the very start of life. Most offer mothers-day out programs, pre-school classes, summer Vacation Bible Schools, musical concerts, and many opportunities for community service. Today, there are more than 30 churches in Grapevine that continue to unite a faith-based community, praying for each other, and promoting peace and love with benevolent hearts.

FaithWorks Calendar and Events

9/11 Survivor Speaks at First United Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Grapevine welcomes Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell as the special guest speaker at an event on Thursday, August 5, at 7 PM at the church's Downtown Campus (one block west of Main Street in downtown Grapevine - 422 Church Street). Lt. Col. Birdwell is a survivor of the terrorists' attacks on September 11, 2001. After hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 collided into the Pentagon, Birdwell was thrown to the ground and engulfed in flames. Of the burns that consumed 60 percent of his body, nearly half were third degree, resulting in the need for 30+ operations. Brian's recovery has been truly remarkable and spiritually he is stronger than ever before. Together, Birdwell and his wife, Melanie, share that spiritual strength and encouragement with other burn survivors and their families. The Birdwells will be guest speakers presenting "Face the Fire" at a special event hosted by The Well Women's Ministry of First United Methodist Church of Grapevine. This event is open to all in the church and community, both men and women. Bring your spouse, family and friends to enjoy an inspirational evening complete with a catered BBQ dinner. The cost is $20 per person. Purchase a table (tables seat 8) and get a special rate of $15 per person. Tickets go on sale July 7, and may be purchased online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org or in the church office (422 Church Street in Grapevine). Get your tickets early... we will sell out quickly!

First Baptist Church Plans Relocation

First Baptist Church of Grapevine was founded in 1869 with 18 members and has occupied the property at 301 E. Texas Street since 1905. The church added facilities as its congregation grew, now occupying about 7 acres. With Sunday attendance topping 1,100, the church has outgrown its facilities, per church leaders. The church has received a permit to build a campus on 29 acres at 2301 William D. Tate Ave., with a move expected by early 2011. The new campus will have a 740-seat worship center and facilities totaling more than 81,000 square feet, with room to grow. As a result of this move, a prime property in the heart of Grapevine's historic district may be going onto the market and city officials are considering how they would like the site redeveloped. Appraisers have valued the property between $14.3 and $15 million.

Grapevine Methodist Churches Merge

First United Methodist Church and Heritage United Methodist Church, both in Grapevine, have merged into one congregation under the banner of First United Methodist Church Grapevine. Originally known as Minter's Chapel, Heritage United Methodist Church was formed in 1854 by Rev. Green Minter and is thought to be the first Methodist-roots congregation in Tarrant County. Minter's Chapel relocated to its present location (4344 Heritage Avenue) after its original location was absorbed by DFW airport in 1967.  First United Methodist Church of Grapevine, formed in 1866 by Rev. El Nathan Hudgins, has been in ministry on the same site (at 422 Church Street) since its inception. The two congregations combined have been ministering to the Grapevine area for almost 300 years! The joining of the two congregations became official when both churches voted to approve the merge at their respective annual Church Conference meetings in October. The congregations celebrated their new unity in a special consecration worship service and fellowship on Sunday, December 6. The merging of these two congregations brings together two groups of people who have been committed to reaching out to Grapevine and surrounding communities. Already, the congregations have partnered to feed children through Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange's (GRACE's) summer Feed Our Kids program. They have worked together with GRACE to form a community garden. Congregation members also volunteer one Sunday each month at The Church on the Slab, a church that ministers to the homeless population of Fort Worth. These are just a few of the many ministries that First United Methodist Church Grapevine will continue to share with the Grapevine community. The newly-merged congregation will continue to hold worship services in both locations. The Heritage Campus (4344 Heritage Avenue) worship service will continue to be held at 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings. The Downtown Campus (422 Church Street) continues its four Sunday worship services in English at 8:50, 9:00, 10:10 and 11:15 AM, and in Spanish at 11:15 AM. For more information about First United Methodist Church Grapevine and its ministries, visit us online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org or call the church office at 817-481-2559.

First Methodist to Host Monthly Neighborhood Dinners

"Be Our Guest," is a community outreach program hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Grapevine at 422 Church Street. Church members will prepare a free, full home-cooked meal on the third Tuesday of each month during the coming year. You are invited to join neighbors from 6 -7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center building, behind Founder's Chapel. Everyone in the community is welcome! For more information, call 817 481-2559.

Churches in Grapevine

Assembly of God

Abundant Life Assembly of God 1520 W. Wall St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 329-0454

Baha'i Faith

Baha'i Faith of Grapevine P.O. Box 2868 Grapevine, Texas 76099 817 283-2092

Baptist

Aposento Alto 310 Pebblebrook Dr. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 251-3577

Bethel Baptist Church 1224 Hilltop Dr. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-2978

Fellowship Church 2450 N. Highway 121 Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 471-5700

Fellowship of the Parks, Grapevine Campus 730 E. Worth Street (Meeting in Faith Christian School) Grapevine, Texas  76051 817 741-3687

First Baptist Church 301 E. Texas St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-8573

Memorial Baptist Church - Church at the Cross 3000 William D. Tate Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-8533

Mt. Horuhm Baptist Church Grapevine, Texas 76051 214 321-1716

Catholic

St. Francis Catholic Church 861 Wildwood Ln. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-2685

Church of Christ

Church of Christ   325 Church Street Grapevine, Texas 76051

Grapevine Church of Christ 525 N. Park Blvd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-5600

Jehovah's Witness

Jehovah's Witnesses - Grapevine Congregation 3408 Hall Johnson Rd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-7232

Latter-Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1143 Butterfield Dr. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-0715

Lutheran

Living Word Lutheran Church 2031 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-8626

Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Grapevine 422 Church St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-2559

Heritage Church - United Methodist 4344 Heritage Ave. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 571-1111

Non-Denominational

121 Community Church 840 Mustang Drive Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-1213

Church for You P.O. Box 935 Grapevine, Texas 76099 817 416 7776

Church of God 1403 Overlook Dr. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-1410

Grapevine Cowboy Heritage Church Meets: Love & War Dining Room, 2505 Grapevine Mills Circle P.O. Box 2895 Grapevine, Texas 76099 214 930-8138

Spirit Life Church Int'l, Inc. 301 E. Texas St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 304-0636

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church in Grapevine 1002 N. Park Blvd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-7129

Unity Churches

Unity Church of NE Tarrant County 1650 Hughes Rd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-1008

Other Worship Centers

Eagle Believers Chapel 925 Minters Chapel Rd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-3434

Love Chapel Church of God in Christ 300  Turner Rd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 481-5396

New Life Family Worship Center 516 Ball St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-5433

Refuge Church 213 W. Dallas Rd. Grapevine, Texas 76051 817 488-5200