Parish Life
Members of the Grace family, youth and adult, have many chances to get together
outside of services for fun, fellowship, service, and education.
Parish Groups & Activities
Youth Group and Youth Christian Education
The youth group at Grace is a scene of constant evolution as our mix of youth changes. For more, see the youth's page.
ECW (Episcopal Church Women)
ECW is one of our most active fellowship groups, meeting monthly for Saturday Breakfasts. They organize an annual public luncheon with a different theme each year for the food, clothing and entertainment. Last year's luncheon was a 50's theme, with 'Lucielle Ball', 'Frank Sinatra', 'Patsy Cline' and Elvis all in attendance for live entertainment. They have several smaller programs for the group such as fashion shows and bridal shows. Additionally, the ECW sponsors an annual 'Parable of Talants' craft sale within the Parish...
Adult Christian Education
Adults' needs to learn more and discuss issues concerning their beliefs and spirituality are not forgotten at Grace. As with the Youth programs, the adult programs are varied and flexible. Especially for the adults, there is no perfect time or format for getting together, so a wide variety of times and formats have been used, depending on schedules and needs at the time. Programs run for limited numbers of sessions and child care has even been provided for some programs if the adults with young families wanted to participate.
Our programs recently have been...
- Weekly daytime Bible Study of Luke's Gospel
- 5 week Wednesday evening meal followed by a study and discussion of Joseph from Genesis (with child care after dinner!)
- Travelling Labyrinth walk (we've had this one several times actually)
Choir
The Choir participates in the 10:00 Sunday service from September through May, generally with an anthem. They also put on more involved music programs for the Christmas and Easter services. It is a small but dedicated group and they are blessed to have Mary Ann Switz leader and playing the Organ. She so much more than an average size parish would expect to enjoy. This group is much appreciated by the rest of the congregation.
Coffee Hour
Services are typically followed by casual fellowship in the Parish Hall. For many, this time to simply chat over coffee is as fulfilling as worship service.
Hospitality Committee
One of the true blessing of our church family! In addition to organizing our Parish potlucks, this group serves our communal needs with receptions and meals for special occasions and for bereaved families after funerals. They also organize home cooked meals for people or families during times of trouble such as sudden serious illness or injury.
More...
Gracie's Back Door (Thrift Store)
Altar Guild
Retired Men's Breakfast
Annual Sunday Picnic Service
