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...
Grace Episcopal Outreach MInistry SpotlightBonus content on the Glimpses of Grace podcast feed Welcome to the next episode of the Grace Episcopal Outreach Ministry Spotlight, a series on the Glimpses of Grace podcast highlighting community partners supported by the Grace Episcopal Outreach Ministry in Gainesville and Hall County, Georgia. Each...
When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you...
Those planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish; they shall still bear fruit in old age.Psalm 92:13-14 The approaching bicentennial of our parish offers an opportunity to reflect not only on 200 years of faithful ministry, but also on the future God is calling Grace Church to embrace....
Parish Feast Day We will celebrate our annual parish feast day: the Feast of the Holy Cross on Sunday, September 20. There will be one combined service, a Choral Eucharist, at 10:00 AM followed by a pasta lunch and fellowship in the parish hall. Parish feast days give a community...
Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowd...
In Exodus, when the prophet Miriam helped lead the people across the Red Sea she was inspired to sing the song in her heart of praise. What is that song of our heart? What flows out of us in those unguarded, joyful, anxious, or fearful moments? In our private moments?...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of our church's ministries for men: the Monday Morning Men's Group. What began in 1996 as a small gathering of men seeking fellowship, reflection, and spiritual growth has become a lasting tradition that continues to enrich the lives of participants today. The...