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Rev. Amy Health Update
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...
Spring Beautification
For those who have participated in semi-annual workdays in the past, you know what a blessing it is to serve your Grace Community in this way. Because of regathering restrictions, our Cleanup days have been postponed but we still have ongoing maintenance projects that...
Holy Week is here!
Dear Ones, In Holy Week we walk with Jesus and his disciples through the events of the last days of his earthly life--the tenderness, the injustice, the agony, the apparent finality of death. Why do we face into these terrible events intentionally, remembering...
Holy Week at a Glance
Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist and Foot-washing** Good Friday 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross/Viacrucis (Bilingual)12:30 PM Traditional Good Friday Service** 7:00 PM Taize Chant Service on the Labyrinth Holy Saturday 8:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter /VIgilia...
Nursery Caregiver Position Ope
The Children and Youth Ministries team is looking to hire a part-time Nursery Caregiver for Sunday mornings. This portion helps provide high-quality childcare for children aged 0-3 on Sunday mornings, and for children of all ages at other events as needed. Nursery...
Agreement #3: Listen With Your Whole Self
AGRREMENT #3: LISTEN WITH YOUR WHOLE SELFWhen you are listening to another person share their thoughts, feelings, opinions or experiences, suspend your own – to the extent possible, push “pause” on your thought stream… Sarah: Helen, what is your experience of deep...
Q&A About Rev. Amy’s Upcoming Sabbatical
Reverend Amy is going away on a sabbatical this summer. What is a sabbatical? A sabbatical is an extended time away from work for rest and renewal, often including elements of study or travel. Sabbaticals are common in religious and educational institutions and...
Grace Outreach: Supporting Ukraine
Dear Grace Family,GO (Grace Outreach Committee) met this week and discussed how our Church Family can provide assistance to the children and families of Ukraine during this nationwide state of emergency. GO has voted to match up to $5,000.00 in donations that will be...
An Update from the Regathering Task Force
We think it is very safe to say that we have regathered as a church! The Regathering Committee has decided to change our name to reflect the times. Drum roll please… The Regathering Task Force is now the Community Health Advisory Group. We will continue to meet every...
Grace Outreach: Supporting Ukraine
GO has voted to match up to $5000 in donations! Please drop off your check or cash indicating that it is to go for Ukraine. We will be accepting donations until April 30th, at which point we will match the amount and send the money to the Episcopal Relief and...
It’s Time to Bring our Intercessory Prayer Ministry BACK!
Please read this open letter to intercessors -- those with experienced and those who newly want to take up this ministry -- from Helen Christianson: Dearest Intercessors, We have long had a powerful ministry of direct, one-to-one prayer with people during and after...
A Word From Grace’s Re-gathering Task Force
As a church, we have been able to stay open with hybrid worship and to keep our programs running because we have been careful and continued with masks and sanitizing. We are: Singing with masks indoorsHosting meals and gatherings with careful protocolsOffering...