Advent is a time to watch and wait and be present; to look for hope, peace, joy, and love in our lives. Join us for one of the opportunities below, as we prepare our hearts for the mystery of Christmas.
Sunday, December 1 at 9:30 AM
On Sunday, December 1, parishioners of all ages are invited to come make Advent wreaths together from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Parish Hall.
Sundays in Advent
During the four weeks of Advent, Grace Church is collecting food for the Gainesville-Hall County Food Pantry. Will you please help by taking a grocery bag and returning it with cans of corn or green beans, canned fruit, tuna, dried beans such as lentils, 16 oz jars of peanut butter, jars of pasta sauce, bars of soap, or toilet paper?
Bags can be picked up in the lower lobby starting December 1. You may return the bags to the lower lobby or to the church office. Monetary donations can be made online, please note Outreach as the contribution type and Food Pantry in the memo line.
Tuesday, December 3 at 6 PM
If you’re longing for a time to rest and reflect, please join us on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 PM in the Nave. Rebecca Turk is returning to Grace to lead us in a sound bath for Advent.
Sunday, December 8 at 10:45 AM
The parish choir will offer Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 8 during the 10:45 AM worship service. All are welcome. This beautiful service, an 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.
Saturday, December 14 from 10 AM – 2 PM
The annual Patrick Kelley Memorial Blood Drive will be held at Grace Church on Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the parish hall.
December 15 and 22 at 12 PM
Christmas Pageant rehearsals are scheduled on December 15 and December 22 following the 10:45 AM service. If your child/youth would like a spoken part or would like to play a main character (Mary, wise man, etc.) they should plan on attending these rehearsals. Parent assistance is also requested, let Fr. Brandon know if you’d like to help.
Sunday, December 15 at 4 PM
The fourth annual Messiah Sing Along at Grace Church is Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 PM. All ages and musical abilities are welcome. Grace encourages families to come with their children to hear or sing Messiah!
Wednesday, December 18 at 5 PM
Children, youth, and their families are invited to spread some Christmas cheer, caroling at Lanier Village Estates on Wednesday, December 18. We will gather in the parish hall at 5 PM for dinner and fellowship. Anyone who would like to participate in a white elephant gift exchange should bring an unmarked, wrapped gift. The gift should not exceed $15. Theme: Things That Start With the First Letter of Your First Name. We will caravan to LVE and sing carols at 6:30pm. Bring a friend!
If you plan to attend, please let Fr. Brandon know by Monday, December 16 so he can get an estimate for how much pizza to order.