A very long time ago when I took my first Lamaze class, the doula asked each of us to picture an image, something comforting that we could conjure in our minds when labor became “uncomfortable”. Theoretically, conjuring that image would comfort me, allowing birth to happen naturally, as if I...
Cakes & Casseroles On Sunday, November 24, the youth will offer Cakes and Casseroles in the Parish Hall! A selection of delicious smaller portioned items, ideal for couples and singles, will be available for parishioners to purchase prior to the first service, from 7:30 until 8:15 AM. Some goodies on...
For those who may be new to The Episcopal Church, a vital aspect of our life is the Sacrament of Confirmation. While “being confirmed” is not necessary to join the Episcopal Church, we strongly recommend it as the “mature affirmation of faith” that the Prayer Book describes it to be....
We are pleased to be able to provide audio recordings of selected worship services held at Grace Church. Listen to the full Rite II service of worship from Sunday, November 17 at the link below. The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham gave the homily, The Grace of Wrecked Things, which begins...
The Summer after my first year of undergrad, I returned to my parents’ house and got a job working at the paper mill with my father. I rotated through the same shiftwork schedule my father had worked for three decades at that point. It was not always pleasant, but I...
Vestry Nominations Requested Our Annual Parish Meeting will be held Sunday, January 26 and one matter of business to be addressed will be the election of four new vestry members. The Vestry Nominating Committee will meet in the parlor at 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 17. Meetings of the nominating...
We are pleased to be able to provide audio recordings of selected worship services held at Grace Church. Listen to the full Rite II service of worship from Sunday, November 10 at the link below. Our seminarian, Edgar Otero, gave the homily, which begins at about 25:15 of the audio...
Doughn-It Feel Good to Be at Grace All are invited to join us in the parish hall from 9:00 - 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 10, for coffee and doughnuts to welcome our newest friends to Grace. This informal gathering gives each of us an opportunity to share a conversation...
We are pleased to be able to provide audio recordings of selected worship services held at Grace Church. Listen to the full Rite II service of worship from All Saints' Sunday, November 3 at the link below. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Park gave the homily, which begins at about 23:21...
Eternal Light: A Requiem The parish choir, accompanied by a chamber ensemble, will present Howard Goodall's Eternal Light: A Requiem at 6:00 PM on All Saints' Sunday, November 3. The work was commissioned in 2008 and has received countless performances since then, making it one of Goodall's most popular choral...