Worship at Grace Church

Sunday Services

Our Rite I service at 8:15 AM each Sunday morning includes a Scripture reading, a sermon, prayer and Holy Communion. The Rite II service at 10:45 AM is a traditional service using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the 1982 Hymnal. From August until May, music is led by the Parish Choir and occasionally the Choristers. On Wednesdays at 12:10 PM, Holy Communion and laying on of hands for healing is offered in the chapel.
> see a sample worship bulletin
> listen to a Rite I service
> listen to a Rite II service

Nursery

The nursery is located in the children's education wing and is available to all children from birth to four years of age. The nursery is open during Sunday worship services and by reservation for other programs and events, as advertised.

Children's Chapel

Children learn by doing, so if they are going to participate in the worship services they have to learn by worshipping. Therefore, children age 3 (by September 1) - 6 participate in Children's Chapel on Sundays from 10:45 - 11:15 AM. Children's Chapel is an opportunity for little ones to learn about worship, and helps them make the transition to "big" church. They learn a child's creed, the Lord's prayer, and discuss the Gospel lesson of the day on their level. Children join their parents in church at announcement time. Children's Chapel meets in room 210 of the Children's wing, just down the hall from the church nursery.
Note: Parents are asked to take turns assisting in Children's Chapel.

Lectionary Readings

Grace Church began using the Revised Common Lectionary for Sundays beginning on Advent I of 2003. You may read this week's gospel here. The other readings for the week can be found here.

Opportunities to Assist with Worship

Aside from regular church attendance, there are varied ministries which can enable growth through service to our Grace community. These groups and programs allow a direct or indirect contribution to the success of a particular mission: to provide for worship which is grounded in the Anglican tradition of Christian spirituality. All are welcome and encouraged to explore one or more of the opportunities listed below.

• Acolytes assist the clergy and other worship leaders with our worship services on Sundays and at other times. All youth in grades six through twelve are invited to serve as an acolyte. Initial and ongoing training with regard to duties is provided. Contact the parish office to express interest in serving as an acolyte.
• Ushers work on teams of four to assist in the non-clergy aspects of worship services, including greeting and seating parishioners, collecting the offertory, and assisting parishioners during communion.
• Greeters help welcome parishioners and visitors to Grace Church on Sunday mornings.
• Lectors assist in public worship by reading the Word of God.
• Prayers of the People Volunteer lay people lead the intercessions on Sunday mornings.
• Chalice Bearers assist the clergy in worship by administering the bread and wine.
• The Altar Guild prepares the altar for services and cares for the linen and silver.
• Lay Eucharistic Visitors take communion to homebound parishioners.
• The Flower Guild plans, orders, and arranges flowers for services in the nave and chapel, including weddings, memorial services, and special receptions in the parish hall. If you would like to donate flowers in honor or memory of someone special, please download a donation form or pick one up from the information table.
• The Brass Guild is responsible for polishing the brass in the sanctuary and chapel.
• The Needlework Guild beautifies worship spaces at Grace Church in ways which enhance the liturgical experience of all that worship there. On May 2, 2004 Grace Church dedicated the kneelers stitched by the guild over a period of 22 months.
  > learn more about the kneelers here