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...
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord,make his...
We traditionally think of Advent as the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas that prepares us for the birth of Christ, but that isn't the whole story. Advent is a nuanced and layered season of preparation and focused reflection that stretches includes images of apocalypse and nativity scenes. How do...
This Feast of Christ the King sermon explores the paradox of Jesus’s kingship through the story of a unique copper crucifix that hung on a nursing home wall. The cross depicts both the dying Jesus and Christ the King side-by-side. What does true kingship look like with this humble servant...