Episcopal 101 Class Begins Sunday For those new to the life of this parish--and those who have been here for a while but would appreciate a "refresher course"-- an Episcopal 101 class will be offered from 9:30 - 10:20 AM on Sundays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, and 21....
Ash Wednesday We will observe the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service on February 17 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. The liturgy we share will be amended to emphasize the context we find ourselves in, with an option to place ashes on family member's foreheads--or our own. The...
The Annual Parish Meeting of Grace Episcopal Church in its 193rd year was held on Wednesday, February 10 via Zoom. Following is a link to the annual report, a recording of the meeting, and a copy of the remarks made by the Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham, which includes vestry election...
In the opening book study for the School for Christian Practice at Grace, we began exploring the image or practice of pilgrimage, of how the Holy Spirit is always on the move--and how we are called to share in this movement in our own practice of faith. It is difficult...
Annual Parish Meeting Our Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled this Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Come hear key reports of parish business and learn who the parish has elected as our four new vestry members. Annual Parish Meeting Order of Worship & Business Return Completed Ballots Vestry...
Annual Meeting & Vestry Election Our Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. A link will be posted online and made available in the newsletter. Also, don't forget that the parish will elect four new vestry members from a slate of eight. The...
Ballots and Bios Mailed The election of the vestry is a pivotal moment in the life of a parish community. The twelve people you choose as your vestry take their place in partnership with the rector and staff to provide for the life of the entire community. Information about our...
Book Study: Christianity After Religion The first offering of The School for Christian Practice will be a book study of Diana Butler Bass's pivotal work Christianity After Religion. The book study will be on Zoom, and we will offer two times each week, Mondays or Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00...
I wanted to share with you that I will be focusing intently this entire year on an in-depth study of the Transfiguration, both as a story and as a framework for our own spiritual growth. I will be taking a sabbatical in May and June to spend time resting and...
A Call for Gratitude I challenge you to share in a campaign for gratitude by taking the time to write a letter or card to express your gratitude to the doctors and nurses, custodial staff, housekeepers, food service providers, security officers, supply techs, and team members at Northeast Georgia Medical...