Find Your Harbor

Grace Harbor is a contemporary, Spirit-filled church in Wilmington, NC. We exist to see every person encounter the love of Jesus and live a life of purpose.

I'm New Here

A Message From Pastor Alicia

New to Grace Harbor? Watch this short video to learn about who we are and what to expect on Sunday.

Pastor Alicia Byrne — Lead Pastor, Grace Harbor Fellowship

Plan Your Visit

Watch Live Every Sunday

Can't make it in person? Join us online for our full Sunday experience — live worship, message, and community.

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Find Your Community

Life is better together. Our small groups meet throughout the week for Bible study, prayer, and real friendship.

Young Adults (20s–30s)

Thursdays · 7:00 PM · Downtown Wilmington

For young professionals and couples navigating life, faith, and purpose together. Includes dinner, discussion, and a lot of laughs.

Leader: Josh & Maya Chen

Married Couples

Fridays · 6:30 PM · Various homes

A rotating dinner-and-discussion group for couples at all stages of marriage. Currently studying 'The Meaning of Marriage' by Tim Keller.

Leader: Pastor Alicia & Mike Byrne

Men's Group

Saturdays · 7:30 AM · Grace Harbor Café

Early morning coffee, accountability, and a chapter a week through the book of Proverbs. Led by Executive Pastor Brian Hall.

Leader: Brian Hall

Moms of Little Ones

Tuesdays · 9:30 AM · Grace Harbor Campus

A supportive community for mothers of kids under 10. Childcare provided!

Leader: Sarah Whitmore

Wednesday Online Group

Wednesdays · 8:00 PM · Zoom

Our virtual small group welcomes anyone, anywhere. Perfect for newcomers, snowbirds, or those unable to meet in person.

Leader: Various Leaders

Empty Nesters

Sundays · 12:30 PM · Grace Harbor Fellowship Hall

For parents whose kids are grown and out of the house. Great conversation, great food, great faith.

Leader: Dave & Carol Nguyen

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Let's Connect

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking for your church home, we'd love to get to know you.

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Community Prayer Wall

We believe in the power of prayer. Share your request and let the Grace Harbor family stand with you.

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Youth Ministry Team · 2026-03-12

Stories of Grace

God is writing redemption stories every day. Here are a few from our family.

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Keisha & Andre Robinson

Members since 2019

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Tyler Nguyen

Youth Group Alumnus

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Gloria Sanchez

Missions Team Member

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The Park Family

Members since 2021

Building Our Future

The Grace Harbor Building Campaign: Room to Grow

$2,140,000 raised 61% Goal: $3,500,000

Campaign ends: 2026-12-31

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Grace Harbor Kids

Safe, fun, and faith-filled environments for children from birth through 5th grade.

Nursery

Ages 0–23 months

A calm, safe space for our smallest members. Staffed by background-checked volunteers and trained caregivers.

Toddler Land

Ages 2–3 years

Structured play, simple Bible stories, and songs to introduce your toddler to God's love.

Grace Kids PreK

Ages 4–5 years

Interactive Bible lessons, memory verses, worship, and crafts building a foundation of faith.

Grace Kids Elementary

Ages K–5th Grade

Age-graded small groups, creative teaching, and real conversation about God, faith, and everyday life.

ℹ️ Check-in opens 20 minutes before service in the Kids Wing lobby. First-time families receive a full tour.

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Grace Harbor Youth

Students 6th–12th grade. Real community, real faith, real fun.

Spring Retreat: Unshakeable

2026-04-11

Three days in the mountains with worship, teaching, small groups, and adventure activities. Cost: $149 (scholarships available).

Pizza & Praise Night

2026-04-17 · 6:30 PM

Our monthly all-student hangout. This month: free pizza, live worship, and a short message on identity.

Serve Day: Wilmington Rescue Mission

2026-04-25 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Students will serve breakfast, package donations, and pray with guests. Great for community service hours.

Summer Mission Trip: Jamaica

2026-07-12

A life-changing week partnering with a local church — construction, VBS, and community outreach. Cost: $1,200 (fundraising support available).

Global Missions

Grace Harbor supports missionaries and ministries around the world, going where God calls and sending where we can't go.

Pastor Samuel & Joy Okafor

Samuel and Joy lead Grace Covenant Church Lagos, a rapidly growing congregation serving one of Africa's largest urban centers. We support their church plant and leadership training program.

Seeds of Hope Guatemala

Led by Rodrigo and Carmen Morales, Seeds of Hope operates a school, medical clinic, and church in rural Guatemala. Our annual mission team visits every April.

Wilmington Rescue Mission

Local partnership providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and job training for men and women experiencing homelessness in our own backyard.

Digital Bible Project

We partner with this ministry to fund Scripture translation and digital Bible distribution in seven Southeast Asian languages with no complete Bible.

Community Resources

Beyond Sunday mornings — here's how Grace Harbor serves Wilmington year-round.

Free food distribution every Tuesday 4–6 PM and Saturday 9–11 AM. No paperwork required — all are welcome.

Free one-on-one financial coaching with certified advisors from Dave Ramsey's FPU program. By appointment.

A 13-week grief support group meeting Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For anyone who has lost a loved one, regardless of church affiliation.

Monthly Saturday morning workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and career development. Open to the community.

Free academic tutoring for K–8 students, Monday through Thursday 3:30–5:30 PM during the school year.

This verse is the heartbeat of everything we do at Grace Harbor. Grace is the beginning, the middle, and the end of our story.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

— Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

Follow the Journey

@GraceHarborNC — Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily encouragement, event updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.

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Serve With Us

Every person at Grace Harbor has gifts God wants to use. Find your place to serve and discover the joy of making a difference.

Sunday Experience Team

1–2 Sundays per month

First impressions matter! Join our greeting, parking, or café teams to make every guest feel like a VIP from the moment they arrive.

Grace Harbor Kids

Bi-weekly Sundays

Shape the next generation by volunteering in our children's ministry. Background check required. All training provided.

Worship Team

Weekly rehearsal + Sundays

Singers, musicians, and tech creatives — bring your talents to our Sunday worship experience. Auditions held quarterly.

Hope Pantry Volunteer

2–4 hrs/week

Help stock, sort, and distribute food at our weekly Hope Pantry. No experience needed — just a generous heart.

Fuel the Mission

Your generosity is what makes Grace Harbor go. Every dollar given funds Sunday services, community outreach, global missions, and our building campaign. We are grateful for every gift.

General Fund

$75

Building Campaign

$200

Global Missions

$50

Hope Pantry

$30
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Baptism Stories

Every baptism at Grace Harbor is a declaration that God's grace is real, personal, and life-changing.

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Brittany & Corey West

2026-03-01

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Isaiah Freeman

2026-01-11

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The Tran Family

2025-12-28

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