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Grace
Church is a welcoming Christian
community that invites men and women of all races, nationalities, ages and incomes into worship, service and
leadership. We come
from many places around the country and the world.
While some of us have lived in
We are drawn together by our deeply rooted love of Christ. In response to that love we gather to worship, pray, learn, and minister to one another and the larger community. We are all seekers since the faith journey lasts a lifetime. As we learn to be open to God and to one another, our common life is strengthened by the compassionate presence of the Holy Spirit working among us. Worship
Corporate worship is central to our
congregation, for it is in the act of worship that we extend our
experience and comprehension of the faith we profess.
Our worship space is an outstanding example of English Gothic
Revival architecture. Our
worship service combines Anglican tradition and contemporary concerns.
Sunday Services Weekdays: Evening
Prayer Evensong
Spiritual
Formation: Learning Opportunities •The Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to the Christian religious
formation of children 3-12 years of age.
The Catechesis is based on the conviction that God and the child
are in a relationship. There
is a deep bond between God and the child that produces in the child a
desire to draw near to God. The
catechist’s role is to prepare the environment and make presentations
that call forth the child’s response.
The catechist, as a more experienced learner, journeys with the
child rather than trying to “pour in” information.
Catechesis has been used by Grace Episcopal Church since 1993.
We share space and materials with the Family Mass Community of
St. Giles Roman Catholic Church. •Journey to Adulthood
Program is a three-part program of spiritual formation that our young
people use as they move through adolescence to adulthood.
It provides a liturgical framework for their personal and
spiritual growth, it celebrates their individuality and creative
potential, and instructs them in skills needed for successful adult
participation in church and society.
Based on two key concepts—manhood and womanhood are gifts from
God; and adulthood must be earned—this program includes in-depth
exploration of self, spirituality, sexuality and society.
The curriculum falls into three two-year phases: Rite 13 for 7th
and 8th grade students, Journey to Adulthood (J2A) for 9th and 10th
grade students, and Young Adults in the Church (YAC) for 11th and 12th
grade students. •Adult Christian formation
offers opportunities to expand our knowledge and understanding of
Christian faith and life. Parishioners from many religious and cultural
backgrounds come together in lively discussions that broaden and
challenge us to question and expand our faith experience.
Special teaching and learning sessions are held throughout the
year. Clergy conduct
periodic inquirer’s classes for prospective new members.
Grace
and the Community Because of its
excellent acoustical qualities and the beauty of the setting, Grace
Church is sought after as a venue for musical concerts by a wide range
of organizations and ensembles. Scenes
from two movies—Home Alone and Robert Altman’s A Wedding—were
filmed in our sanctuary. Handel
Week has chosen Grace Church as the venue for its yearly concert series.
In addition, the
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Our
History & Architecture Grace Church
has been a part of the community for over 125 years.
Church
in Action The outreach ministry at
Grace Church is meant to involve all of us in linking our faith to
action.
Music
The music program at Grace Church
includes choirs for children and youth of almost any age, an adult
choir, and a movement choir.