Cookbook FAQ’s

Why are we making a cookbook?

Because it’s more than a cookbook. It’s a collection of stories from our church, beautifully bound to celebrate 10 years of revitalization. It also reaches back into the long, rich history of our church and neighborhood.

Pastor Mitch and other volunteers are writing the church’s story for the introduction so that anyone—inside or outside our church—can marvel at what Jesus has done in Poe Mill.

What if I don’t have a special recipe?

That’s fine! You can even share one you found online—just make sure it’s something you’ve made (or would make) for friends at Griggs. And you can submit more than one recepie!

Our goal is twofold: to collect recipes that are usable, But even more so to celebrate the fact that YOU  were here, breaking bread with fellow members.

While we can all google recipes, this project is about taking part in tradition. For generations, small, village churches in the Midwest and South have created cookbooks like this.

How exact does my recipe need to be?

Do your best, and we’ll fill in the blanks during editing. It doesn’t have to be perfect. For example, Pastor Mitch submitted a fajita recipe with the instructions: “Cook the meat until it’s done—you’ll just know when it’s done.”

So no pressure—just share what you can!

How do I submit a recipe?

Use the official form from the newsletter, or simply send us a screenshot of a recepie, a photo of a recipe card, or an email with a link. You can send it to Amanda, Mitch, or Julia Henderson or info@griggschurch.com

What will the cookbook look like?

A high-quality, hardcover book—something you’d find at Barnes & Noble:

• Portrait 8”x10”

• Full color

• 80lb satin paper stock

• Adhesive case wrap with matte finish

• Custom internal cover pages featuring the painting of the river behind our baptismal