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Belovedness and the Revolution of Love
The relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus was a subject of deep interest in the first generations of Christianity. John had a movement, disciples, and a prophetic presence that drew people out into the wilderness. He called them to the Jordan River—the place...
Please Welcome our new vestry members!
Ash Vance Ash Vance discovered the Grace Church Labyrinth in late 2023 and began attending services in early 2024. He has enjoyed joining and getting to know such a vibrant faith and service focused community. Ash is an electrician specializing in healthcare...
Celtic Spirituality Study
Starting next week we kick off our four week (1/20, 1/72, 2/3, and 2/10) Celtic Spirituality Book study on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7 PM at Grace Episcopal (1414 Spring St, St. Helena.) Co-led by Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga and Julie Garvey, spiritual director. We will...
An Invitation to 2026: The Epic Journey
Dear Ones, I had a front-row seat on Sunday at the 10am service for our "Epiphany pageant." The children dressed as the magi and helpers, and carried gifts and the star.. they reverently knelt down, and opened their treasure chests, just as the gospel...
Power in the Name
Today is the last day of 2025!! In just a few hours we celebrate the new year, and for Christians in the liturgical tradition, the High Feast Day of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ! January 1st is the 8th day after the...
God is Waiting to be Born
Dear Ones, I’ve been astounded, as we have moved through this Advent season, by how our four themes—taken from the New Zealand night prayer, of releasing expectations and fears, finding stillness, and embracing hope—have spoken to me in particular ways...
Silent Night, Holy Night…
This Advent, our weekly themes have been drawn from the New Zealand night prayer (link). We began by meditating on the freedom to be found in releasing expectations, and last week Sarah Christopher reflected on letting go of fear.This week as we ponder the call to...
Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
An Evening Talk and Full-Day Retreat An Evening Talk Friday, February 13, 2026 6pm; 7pm reception & book-signing John Philip Newell is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the...
Soul Searching
Spiritual Practices for Life’s Journey Join us this spring for Soul Searching, a series of conversations and experiences with teachers from Celtic Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, and Earth-centered paths. Each speaker will share insights and practices that...
Christmas at Grace!
join your Grace community this Christmas Season as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Lord with multiple services and gatherings! Wednesday 12/24 Christmas Family Pageant, 4pm — Livestream / Bulletin Christmas Eve Eucharist, 8pm — Livestream / Bulletin...
Advent: Releasing Fears, Getting Still
As Rev. Amy has shared with all of us, instead of the four traditional Advent candle themes, we are walking with four movements from the New Zealand Night prayer this year: Releasing Expectations Releasing Fear Finding Stillness and Peace Reclaiming Hope The...
Adopt a Family
Adopt-A-Family 2025 Celebrating 25 years, the Adopt a Family Program at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Helena, CA, has continued to partner with UpValley Family Centers to fund a need. UpValley Family Centers serves 50 families who have struggled significantly to meet...