This sermon reflects on Joseph as a quiet, working-class man whose life is disrupted by God, revealing how holiness often emerges when our plans fall apart. Framed by Matthew’s theme of Immanuel—God with us—it invites listeners to see divine presence not in spectacle, but in the ordinary, maybe inconvenient moments...
Good News of Great Joy! Christmas at Grace Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24 Our family friendly service at 4 PM will feature a pageant that will serve as The Liturgy of the Word. The pageant will be followed by Holy Communion. A special musical prelude, featuring young musicians from the...
Advent calls us to prepare for the coming of Christ. But what are we really looking for in Christ's coming? What are our motivations, expectations and goals? What choices are we making to commit to our deepest goals? The Glimpses of Grace podcast is a ministry of Grace Episcopal Church...
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to...
Beginning Sunday, January 4, we will begin a special twelve-week forum series that focuses on key aspects of what it means to be human and practice our faith. Building on prior conversations, we will focus intently on practices around creativity and imagination as we explore the deeper dimensions of our...
Messiah Sing Along The fifth annual Messiah Sing Along at Grace Church is Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 PM. Come add your voice to our volunteer chorus while our slate of soloists perform Handel’s arias and recitatives. If you have your own score please bring it, although we will have...
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive...
This sermon explores Isaiah’s vision of new life emerging from what appears dead and broken, inviting us to notice God’s quiet work in barren places. Through images of stumps, green shoots, and children leading the way, it reframes repentance as awakening rather than shame. In this Advent reflection, hope is...
This article is part of a series spotlighting nonprofit organizations that receive funding through our Grace Church Outreach Ministry. We seek to partner with organizations that work to make a meaningful difference in one or more of the following areas: Supporting individuals experiencing poverty and housing insecurity Expanding access to...
Advent Lessons & Carols The parish choir will offer Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 7 during the 10:45 AM worship service. All are welcome. This beautiful service, deeply rooted in the Anglican tradition, is meant to help us prepare for Christmas. The readings and carols focus our attention...