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Decoding Bishop Scarfe
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 good amount of time laughing...
Agreement #4: Confidentiality means not telling someone else’s story.
In my job(s), I am grateful to reap the wisdom of young people. Over the years I’ve found that often children and teenagers understand some fundamentals about life that have become overcomplicated and therefore lost to us grownups. One such example sticks vividly in...
Ukraine Refugee Family Arrives in St. Helena
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...
New Community Health Recommendations
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...
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...