Ringgold Church and Grace Community Christian Church (GC3) have entered an Exploration Phase—a prayer-driven season to ask whether God is leading us to become one church with two campuses (Hagerstown + Frederick). Nothing has been decided; elders, and staff; along with our church familes are simply listening for the Spirit’s direction while building relationships between the two congregations.
We believe a merger could expand kingdom reach across two counties, deepen next-generation ministry through shared volunteers and curriculum, and steward buildings, budgets, and staff gifts more wisely. During this phase we’re holding joint leadership prayer meetings and discussions to test compatibility and unity without touching bylaws or budgets.
After the exploration is fully vetted, both church families have been fully informed, then both congregations will cast an affirmation vote; until then we promise transparency, weekly updates, and a posture of humble listening.
We believe God is doing something new. Just as two families become one, we’re excited to see how this unified church can better reach our communities together.
"I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me." – John 17:21 NLT
MERGER LINKS
Learn about both churches:
60-Second Prayer Every Friday
Every Friday we will post a 60-Second prayer to our new Becoming One Facebook group. This group will serve as a great way for our churches to digitally merge and meet, integrate, and pray with one another. When the merge takes place, the Becoming One Facebook group will become our church’s main Community Facebook Group. Don’t worry… other Facebook groups will still exists but be focused for campus specific activities and connect groups.
Your voice matters. Set a daily 7:17 p.m. alarm to pray John 17:21
The Merger Moment
The Merger Moment invites you to pause, reflect, and walk the journey together—one step at a time.
Each week, you’ll find a personal and prayerful look at what it means to become one church—not just in name, but in spirit, mission, and heart. These moments are rooted in humility, hope, and the belief that God is doing something greater than we could ever do alone.
New Merger Moment blogs drop each Friday.
Emailed Updates:
Our Merger Email Updates are your weekly guide through the journey of two churches becoming one. Each email delivers key information straight to your inbox—important dates, upcoming changes, answers to common questions, and links to resources like the latest Merger Minute video or Merger Moment blog.
These updates are designed to keep you in the loop, reduce confusion, and help you feel like an active, informed part of this exciting transition.
Because unity begins with clarity—and we want you to feel confident every step of the way.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Drop any question into the Ask-It form below or foyer box—every question receives a public answer here on our Becoming One page.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.