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LECTORS (LAY READER)
Grace Church uses lay readers to bring the word of God to the congregation by reading aloud the scriptures from the Bible. As prescribed by the Episcopal Edition of the Revised Common Lectionary, we read the assigned scriptures for that Sunday. The Revised Common...
LAY EUCHARIST VISITOR
The lay eucharist visitor volunteers are trained to bring the eucharist to members who are unable to get to a Sunday service. This includes a time of sharing about the last worship service and time for connecting and listening. Here is the prayer we say during the...
LAY EUCHARIST MINISTER
The lay eucharist minister assists the priest with the administration of communion. If you’re interested in any of these roles, please contact:office@grace-episcopal.org unless otherwise noted.
GREETER-SUNDAY MORNING
On Sunday mornings we need people to greet parishioners and welcome visitors. It is the time to say, "We're glad you are here!" After the service, we encourage you to connect with the visitors and introduce them to other parishioners. If you’re interested in any of...
CHOIR
The Grace Church Choir is a volunteer group that meets every Sunday morning one hour before the 10:00 a.m. service. (9:00a.m.) We prepare hymns ,service music and special music to be presented during the offertory part of our worship service. This choir is open to...
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild serves God and the people of Grace Church by keeping the altar a holy and inviting place for worship. Parishioners are needed each Saturday for setting up the altar and on Sunday after the service. The Altar Guild works in teams. We have a monthly...
ACOLYTE
The use of acolytes in a worship service dates back to the early church nearly 2,000 years ago. While the official duties have evolved over time, the primary purpose of the acolyte has always been to serve the Altar and the Priests. For the most part, this service...
Contemplative Reading Circle
Dates: OngoingTimes: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pmCost: FreeContact: Sue Cottrell at sue.cottrell@yahoo.com
Yoga
Dates: OngoingTimes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pmCost: Fee with instructor Helen McGee of ElementalHarmony.complease visit the website for rates and more informationMats are available; no experience necessary.
Building the Beloved Community
Dates: 2/24/2021-4/7/2021Times: Wednesdays, 6-7pmCost: Free Register Here What are the skills and tools that can help us build the beloved community and meet God in each other? Rev. Anne and Rev. Robin from St. Mary’s Napa from will co-lead this series. We will look...
Lent 2021 Grace Episcopal Church
RE-GATHERING TASK FORCE
Grace Church’s Regathering Task Force seeks to plan ways we can again come onto our beautiful campus and worship together in one another’s company, but in a way that is safe both for our congregation and community. Our guiding values are safety, inclusion, community,...
