by Communications | May 17, 2022 | Community, News
Dear Grace Church, On Sunday morning I shared my secret dream of a perfect retirement – of enjoying regular evenings out at the local pub engaged in lively and meaningful conversation “just this side of tipsy”. Well, I have no such place set aside in Des Moines as yet...
by Communications | May 11, 2022 | Community, News
Dear Ones, As I head off on my four-month sabbatical, I am filled with peace and gratitude. I’ve had a chance to reconnect with a lot of folks over the last few weeks, over the phone or text, in small groups, at the door of the sanctuary— it is just so good to see...
by Communications | May 11, 2022 | Community, News
At a staff meeting in Bishop Scarfe’s previous diocese he passed around a chart that he had received in an email. “You all need to study this,” he said, with a chuckle in his voice, “Because it really is true” The Diocesan staff spent a...
by Communications | Apr 27, 2022 | Global Outreach, News
The western world is heartbroken at the war raging upon the country of Ukraine and its citizens. Each of us is asking what can we do to help. Grace Church’s GO Committee rose to the forefront over a month ago by setting up an account to receive donations from...
by Communications | Apr 27, 2022 | Community, News, Regathering
Grace Episcopal, Saint Helena’s Community Health Advisory Group (formerly the regathering task force) has met together to discuss the up-swing in local cases of COVID. After meeting together they have established the following recommendations for parishioners of...
by Communications | Apr 27, 2022 | News
Dear Ones,I have almost recovered from COVID. Vince also contracted it; so far the children have not. I will finish my ten day isolation on Friday, April 29 and be fine to lead services the next few weeks.I have a couple learnings to share:—It is really everywhere...
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