stories of impact

 “Grace Marin has been with us through many stages of our lives. It nourished us as a dating couple, equipped us and prepared us for our wedding when we were engaged, and continues to encourage us now as a married couple with young children. Domenico and I are constantly reminded of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for each of us personally, and that humbles and guides us in our marriage. Having grown up at Grace Marin, our children feel known and feel a sense of true belonging. Grace Marin is a place of tangible examples of grace for all ages and within all aspects of life. At Grace Marin, there is no shying away from real-life struggles and there is a genuine celebration of life’s joys too! It is more than just a church to attend on Sundays - Grace Marin is our family doing life together.” 

 “Grace Marin has been with us through many stages of our lives. It nourished us as a dating couple, equipped us and prepared us for our wedding when we were engaged, and continues to encourage us now as a married couple with young children. Domenico and I are constantly reminded of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for each of us personally, and that humbles and guides us in our marriage. Having grown up at Grace Marin, our children feel known and feel a sense of true belonging. Grace Marin is a place of tangible examples of grace for all ages and within all aspects of life. At Grace Marin, there is no shying away from real-life struggles and there is a genuine celebration of life’s joys too! It is more than just a church to attend on Sundays - Grace Marin is our family doing life together.” 

- Aubin Giampaoli

“I first came to Grace Church of Marin as a visitor for one of the Easter services. I was impressed by the way people welcomed me at the church. Someone always asked how I was doing and that made me feel good to know that someone cared. I have since grown to love the discipleship group which has helped me and my daughter grow. At Grace Marin, you don’t always have to have it all together, and that is ok.”

“I first came to Grace Church of Marin as a visitor for one of the Easter services. I was impressed by the way people welcomed me at the church. Someone always asked how I was doing and that made me feel good to know that someone cared. I have since grown to love the discipleship group which has helped me and my daughter grow. At Grace Marin, you don’t always have to have it all together, and that is ok.”

- Francilia Narcisse

&nbsp;“I came to Grace Marin seven years ago as a widow with young children, feeling insecure and unsure, recently transplanted from Washington DC. The church quickly became an essential partner in my life journey. The church stood by my side and wrapped its arms around me and my children as we mourned, grieved, and&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;rebuilt our life together. The last seven years of our lives are filled with special memories of sharing meals and celebrating holidays with the church. Our church family still shows up at my children’s sports games and cheers them on! Grace Marin continues to help me navigate through single parenting and future planning. I wouldn’t know how to do life without this church.”

 “I came to Grace Marin seven years ago as a widow with young children, feeling insecure and unsure, recently transplanted from Washington DC. The church quickly became an essential partner in my life journey. The church stood by my side and wrapped its arms around me and my children as we mourned, grieved, and 
 rebuilt our life together. The last seven years of our lives are filled with special memories of sharing meals and celebrating holidays with the church. Our church family still shows up at my children’s sports games and cheers them on! Grace Marin continues to help me navigate through single parenting and future planning. I wouldn’t know how to do life without this church.”

- Soo Kim

“Grace Marin could be a tremendous community partner for Capernaum Young Life, an organization that serves adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It would mean a lot for Grace Marin to welcome this unique group of young people and their families to utilize its facilities. As a member of Grace Marin and a parent and volunteer for Capernaum, I feel proud of the church’s hospitality. An ADA-compliant church building at 921 Sir Francis Drake would meet the critical needs of organizations like Capernaum that are always looking for a friendly space in the community that is accessible to those with disabilities for meetings and activities.”

“Grace Marin could be a tremendous community partner for Capernaum Young Life, an organization that serves adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It would mean a lot for Grace Marin to welcome this unique group of young people and their families to utilize its facilities. As a member of Grace Marin and a parent and volunteer for Capernaum, I feel proud of the church’s hospitality. An ADA-compliant church building at 921 Sir Francis Drake would meet the critical needs of organizations like Capernaum that are always looking for a friendly space in the community that is accessible to those with disabilities for meetings and activities.”

- John Pappas, 
 Parent and Volunteer at Young Life Capernaum

“Rod Miles has been a valuable and committed volunteer with Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships for over five years. We are so excited about his vision for 921 Sir Francis Drake as a space for youth and community members to gather and connect. He has proven his dedication to the health and well-being of local youth, and MHYP is grateful for his work that aligns with our goal to create a positive, supportive, safe environment for Marin families.”

“Rod Miles has been a valuable and committed volunteer with Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships for over five years. We are so excited about his vision for 921 Sir Francis Drake as a space for youth and community members to gather and connect. He has proven his dedication to the health and well-being of local youth, and MHYP is grateful for his work that aligns with our goal to create a positive, supportive, safe environment for Marin families.”

- Kelsey Fernandez, 
 Executive Director for Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships

“Grace Marin has been our beloved community partner for many years. In addition to financial support, members of Grace Marin have volunteered and provided gifts for single moms and children experiencing homelessness. This church has a big heart for Marin County, and I trust their church building in San Anselmo, once renovated, will be used to welcome all people of Marin with the same warmth and generosity we have seen them exhibit in all the things they do in the community.”&nbsp;

“Grace Marin has been our beloved community partner for many years. In addition to financial support, members of Grace Marin have volunteered and provided gifts for single moms and children experiencing homelessness. This church has a big heart for Marin County, and I trust their church building in San Anselmo, once renovated, will be used to welcome all people of Marin with the same warmth and generosity we have seen them exhibit in all the things they do in the community.” 

- Carrie Schrimshire 
 Executive Director of Gilead House, Novato, CA