Whether you are reading scripture, leading others in prayer, adorning the altar, or serving at the worship service, our worship is possible because of our team working together, each giving their gifts to the glory of God. Find out more about how you can give:
Come into the holy of holies. Just as the women came to care for Christ's body on the first Easter morning, so do the men and women of the altar guild care for the body of Christ in our midst today. This sacred calling helps prepare and tend the sacraments, vestments, and altar adornments for worship.
Beginning in fourth grade and continuing through high school, children are invited to serve in worship as acolytes. Acolytes serve by processing with the torches, Gospel book, and cross.
The adult vocal choir of Grace serve by providing musical support and leadership for worship services throughout the year. The adult choir sings every Sunday, from September through late May or early June, depending on the church calendar. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, from 7:30-9:30, usually starting on the Wednesday just before or just after Labor Day. No audition is necessary to sing in the adult choir, though prior experience is helpful. Similarly, one doesn’t need formal music training to participate, though the ability to read music helps a great deal. The adult choir is open to singers from high school on up. Meeting with the director in advance of participation is requested.
Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them.” Grace’s Healing Prayer Ministry team lives this every Sunday. During the service, the team’s members gather in the Chapel to welcome anyone carrying the weight of sickness or worry. The team offers their prayers and anoints with blessed oil. Anything said in the chapel is heard in confidence and written on the healing team’s hearts for additional prayer.
Hospitality is a gift of the Spirit. The Hospitality Committee coordinates funeral receptions and other celebrations throughout the year.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist clergy during worship by administering the chalice during communion.
Lectors bring voice to the scripture readings and prayers of the people.
Ushers welcome, greet, and assist the Circle of Grace before, during, and after worship. Ushers collect the offertory and assist during communion. Ushers are often the first face of Grace for newcomers, and play an important role in welcoming visitors to Grace.
At Grace, you’re a member of our community the moment you pass through our doors. We want to be sure that we share that message with our newcomers.
Nothing brings people together like sharing a meal. At Grace, we offer this opportunity every Sunday between services. It’s a great breakfast at a great price for the whole family, a chance to get to know each other better, and you don’t have to cook!
Circle of Grace Dinners might be for you! This rotating supper club pairs eight to twelve people together to share a meal in your home , or the home of one of your fellow Circle of Grace diners.
Through mission, ministry, fellowship, and formation, the women of Grace Church work together to foster fellowship for all women of Grace through social and spiritual formation. We have many opportunities to foster your own spiritual growth and connection at Grace – it’s what makes walking into Grace special!
We gather for spiritual formation and provide opportunities to retreat to Christ-centered stillness and contemplation.
Our mission is to serve the men of Grace through fellowship and formation. We also provide opportunities for spiritual retreats.
We gather on Saturday mornings to share a simple breakfast. To support our spiritual journey of discovering Christ within us, we dive into the great adventure of our formation as men with an examination of Christ's teachings. We also provide opportunities for spiritual retreats.
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