Men's Retreat: Arete, Faith, and a Rule of Life for Connection Among Men Registration for the men's retreat closes Sunday, October 18, so be sure to reserve your spot before the deadline. In a time of disconnection and polarization, how do men pursue a life of purpose, virtue, and deep connection?...
The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do...
Parish Q&A Orientation Zoom Call Fr. Stuart will host a parish orientation zoom call at 7 PM this Sunday, October 11. Anyone in the parish, whether new or longtime members, is welcome to join. If you have questions about parish life, communication, ministry contacts, prayer lists, or how to get...
Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he...
In this week's Gospel, St. Paul asks us to examine our motivations. Where do we come from and what are our expectations? Regardless of your roots or what you expect to gain, the answer should be "to follow Christ". Following Christ doesn't bring prestige or status – it empties us,...
Blessing of Animals Grace Episcopal Church invites you and your pets to a Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM. Held each year in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, the service provides not only an opportunity for our...
Jesus said, “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves...
Ezekiel and Jesus challenge us to notice the stories we tell about ourselves, about others, and about the world—and to recognize when those stories might be excuses, blinders, or barriers to God’s work. Rather than remaining trapped in blame, defensiveness, or our expectations of how things should be, we are...
Outdoor Eucharist for the Autumnal Equinox Our next Outdoor Eucharist service at Grace will be at Linwood Nature Preserve at 8:15 AM on Sunday morning, September 27, linking this Eucharist with the Autumnal Equinox. All are welcome to come share in this liturgy that explicitly honors how we can integrate...
Following the wisdom of Phillipians 2, we must empty ourselves and look past superficial narratives and our own projections. The foundations of our parish are incredibly strong, and that basic grounding supports us as we do the real spiritual work – Grown-up Church. How can we stay grounded in our...