Messiah Sing Along Join your voice with professional musicians at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 PM to sing Christmas portions of Messiah by G. F Handel. Sherri Seiden, sopranoStephanie Wilson, mezzo-sopranoJonathan Pilkington, tenorIvan Segovia, bassLynn Swanson, music director/conductor Your ticket for admission to the sing-along is...
Dear People of Grace, Christmas is just around the corner! I love this time of year when we can feel the anticipation rising even more. Already, this Advent has been an extraordinarily rich time, and I am grateful for all the ways this community continues to support the spiritual and...
While exploring Matthew Fox’s book Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic–and Beyond, we recognized how our conversations continually returned to the way our image of God affects and shapes our image of ourselves and one another. Of course, our images of God and ourselves and others are...
Lessons & Carols This beautiful service, and Anglican tradition, is meant to help us prepare for Christmas. Scripture will be read and Advent carols will be sung by the choir and congregation. This year, the parish choir will offer Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 12 during the 10:45 AM...
I promise I will do my best to keep this short, but I did want to follow up with you and share a very important update on both our budget planning and visioning for 2022. If you would take the time to read this post or watch the video (same...
Advent Retreat: The Path of Illumination Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham will lead a one day retreat on Zoom, Saturday, December 11 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This free online retreat is being held in conjunction with Contemplative Outreach Atlanta. This retreat time will invite us into a deeper reflection...
When talking to a friend about Stuart’s new book, The Heart of a Calling: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness in Congregational Ministry, she said that she imagined it would be “funny”, because of Stuart’s reputation for lightheartedness. This prompted me to write my own endorsement of his book and issue my...
Advent Wreath Making On Sunday, November 28, parishioners of all ages are invited to come make Advent wreaths together from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Parish Hall. There is no need to sign up. Thirty wreath forms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. One wreath per household please and...
Parish Office Closed The parish office will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and is always closed on Fridays. The clergy and staff wish you and yours a very Blessed Thanksgiving! Christmas Flowers & Greenery Beautiful flowers and greenery enhance our celebration of The Nativity of Our Lord at Grace...
Pandemic Regathering Survey A pandemic regathering survey was recently mailed to parish households. We need to hear from you as we listen for where the Spirit is leading us as a community, and make plans for the future! Please take a moment to prayerfully respond to the survey anytime before...