WHO WE ARE
OUR STORY
Grace Community Church, Streator, IL – Celebrating 40 years of ministry. What began as a prayer meeting in a living room has blossomed into a fruitful church family and passionate community of believers that not only offers a diverse array of ministries, but is also a haven for the arts and worship. As a body, Grace is characterized by a desire for God’s presence over program, passionate worship without regard for time, and a spirit of family and community with faith in the miraculous.
Service times are Sundays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Honoring Our Past
Through the life-changing testimony and vision of founding pastors Chuck & Sharon Giacinto, what began as a prayer meeting in their living room has blossomed into a fruitful church family and passionate community of faith.
Our Story Begins With a Miracle
Following a seven-year terminal illness, Sharon Giacinto was healed when close friend, Shirley Hart Krieger, boldly prayed. Her husband, Chuck Giacinto, was instantly delivered from alcoholism. With a passionate desire to share their newfound love for Jesus and to pray for others, they began a home prayer meeting often drawing more than one hundred people to their home twice a week. Listen to the complete story that birthed Grace Community Church.
Stepping Boldly Into Our Future
After 40 years, the mission remains the same: reaching out with God's redeeming love and miracle transforming power, bringing the Word of God to people of all ages and of all backgrounds. It is our passion to see Jesus glorified and ultimately win a harvest through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We invite you to be a part of our future here at Grace.
Not a Building - But a People
At Grace we believe the church isn’t a building - it’s people. When those people know who they are in Christ and why they believe what they believe, together we can see real transformation in lives, in families, and in cities. Together as a community of faith, we can change the world around us for His Kingdom.
Grace Community Church in Streator, Illinois celebrated 40 years of ministry on October 2, 2022. The following documentary-style video tells the miraculous healing story of how one prayer became the catalyst that birthed Grace Community Church. Hear personal stories from many founding and current members.