2026 Weekly News

Date Posted: October 30, 2026

All Saints’ Day

All Saints’ Day, one of the seven principal feasts of The Episcopal Church, is a day to remember the saints, known and unknown.

Grace Church will welcome Midtown Brass to help lead our music at the 10:45 AM service this Sunday, November 1. As part of the liturgy during both services, we will read the names of all those from our Grace community who have died, as well as the names that have been submitted over the last few weeks. 

Wear your most colorful attire and bring a white handkerchief or napkin to wave during the New Orleans style second line procession, as we celebrate and honor the lives of all those who have gone before us!

Stewardship Ingathering

Each year, the parish community makes a commitment to live into God’s call for our lives, and we embody this participation in our operating budget. Our ingathering for the 2027 stewardship campaign is Sunday, November 1. Pledge forms are available at church, or submit your pledge online.

Make Your Pledge Online

Nonprofit Partners Fair

We’re kicking off November with a Nonprofit Partners Fair this Sunday, November 1, in the Parish Hall. Representatives from local nonprofit organizations will be at Grace from 9 AM until 1 PM to share information about the important work they do in our community—and ways you can get involved.

Come for the information, stay for the fun! The morning will include:

Local nonprofit organizations ready to tell you about their work
Volunteer opportunities for all ages and interests
Activity tables for both children and adults
Delicious treats to enjoy
Members of the Outreach Committee available to answer questions and help you learn how to record your volunteer hours

Hymn Sing

There will be a Hymn Sing in the chapel on Sunday, November 1 at 2 PM. This is a chance to sing some of your favorite hymns compiled by Claude Tatro. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you for an hour of old time hymn singing.

Time Change This Sunday

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1. Be sure your clocks are set back one hour!

Volunteer Blitz Month

Part of our parish vision statement asserts, “We are Grace, grounded in faith and relentless in compassion.” So let’s spend the month of November letting our actions prove our words!! November has been designated as our Volunteer Blitz month for 2026.

Last year, Grace parishioners logged an amazing 1,000 volunteer hours in just six weeks! This year, we’re raising the bar: 1,000 HOURS IN 4 WEEKS!

Can we do it? Absolutely—but we need everyone to pitch in!

If you are already volunteering somewhere regularly, please log these hours via the online form or a paper form at the information station at church. If not, visit the Nonprofit Fair in the parish hall or contact the Outreach Committee for a list of places where you might volunteer.

You are welcome to log your hours as you go, weekly, or wait until the end of November to log all hours at the same time. Let’s get out there and serve!

Log Your Hours Online

Documentary Filming Day & Thanksgiving Potluck

Help us bring GRACE 200 to life!

We’re creating Grace 200, a short documentary film celebrating 200 years of Grace Episcopal Church; our rich history, the people who have shaped it, and the vibrant life of Grace today.

On Saturday, November 14, a professional production crew will be here to film a special worship service. It will be a unique experience, complete with cameras, lighting, music, all-day snacks, our annual potluck Thanksgiving Feast, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at documentary filmmaking.

All parishioners are encouraged to participate! We’re hoping to fill the pews with every part of the Grace family, young and old, families and singles alike, so the film truly reflects the full breadth of our parish community. This means that your presence is important.

Get all the details and let us know you are coming!

Get Details and Sign Up

EYC Friendsgiving

Our Episcopal Youth Community will gather for fun and fellowship on Sunday, November 8 from 5-7 PM in the Youth Room.

Community Life Fair: Explore, Connect, Participate

Are you looking for ways to participate more fully as part of the Grace community? Perhaps you have gifts and talents you’d like to share, such as helping with hospitality, serving on a guild or in outreach ministries, or lending organizational or administrative skills. Or you may simply be curious about upcoming opportunities for fellowship and spiritual formation. From retreats and educational offerings to concerts and social gatherings, there are many ways to connect and build relationships at Grace!

To help everyone learn more about these opportunities, Fr. Stuart will host a special Community Life Fair during the Forum on Sunday, November 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. This forum will provide an overview of ministries, fellowship events, and formation programs, while also giving participants a chance to ask questions, share ideas, and explore where their interests and gifts might best fit within parish life.

Whether you’re curious about getting involved, looking to meet new people, or seeking a deeper connection with the Grace community, we invite you to join us. We hope you’ll come discover the many ways to grow, serve, and belong at Grace.

Dates for Your Calendar

Look ahead to upcoming opportunities for prayer, worship, and community!

• November 1 Nonprofit Partners Fair
• November 1 All Saints Day
• November 1 Hymn Sing
• November 8 EYC Friendsgiving
• November 11 Charis Circles
• November 14 Documentary Filming & Thanksgiving Feast
• November 15 Organ Concert & Evensong
• November 29 Advent Wreath Making
• December 6 Confirmation

The Glimpses of Grace Podcast

We invite you to explore the podcast on Spotify (or your podcast app of choice) or here on this website!