What is Grace Week?

Grace Week is a simple invitation from The Sandwich Way to our community:

For one week, let's be a little more intentional about how we treat one another.

The transition into a new school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring stress, new routines, big feelings, busy schedules, and unexpected challenges.

Children are adjusting.
Families are adjusting.
Teachers are adjusting.
Businesses and community organizations are adjusting.

We're all adjusting.

Grace Week is a reminder that we don't always know what someone else is carrying. A little patience, kindness, understanding, or an extra moment can make a difference.

No event. No purchase. No complicated program.

Just an opportunity to lend grace.

Want to Participate?

Everyone has a different level of grace they are able to lend and this can change day to day, but for this week, as an example,

You might:

Slow down.
Let someone merge. Give yourself an extra minute.

Be patient.
Remember that everyone is adjusting.

Choose kindness.
A kind word can change the temperature of a moment.

Give someone an extra moment.
Especially when a child, parent, teacher, or coworker is having a difficult day.

Assume there may be more to the story.
We rarely know everything someone is carrying.

Give yourself grace, too.

Your turn!!

What does giving grace look like to you? Make a video sharing how you are spreading grace today!

#GraceWeek2026

Grace Week | Columbia, MO | The Sandwich Way

Families. Schools. Businesses. Neighborhoods. Community organizations. Local government.

We all play a part in the environment we create around one another.

When we lend grace, we help make our community a little easier to move through.

Grace Around the Community

We're asking  Columbia:

What does grace look like to you? Share a Video online!  #GraceWeek2026

Businesses & Community Organizations: Lend Grace!

You don't have to create a program or host an event to participate in Grace Week.

Simply help us spread the message in a way that fits your organization.

You can:

  • Display a Grace Week window cling
  • Share Grace Week with your customers or community
  • Create your own grace-inspired message or video
  • Encourage your team to practice grace
  • Offer a small act of kindness
  • Simply remind people that we all need grace

Want to participate?

#GraceWeek2026

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One Week. One Community. More Grace.