Anyone seeking new ways to serve, or interested in an intentional community to support the ways you are already serving, is invited to consider if the Benedictine-steeped Community of Hope International (COHI) might be a calling. The Community of Hope is first of all a praying community – modeled on...
Free Vaccination Clinic June 26/July 24 The City of Gainesville (City Council Ward 3 representative Barbara Brooks), St. Paul United Methodist Church on Summit Street, Brenau University, Grace Episcopal Church, and Gainesville Parks and Recreation are partnering up to hold a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The first dose will be...
Confirmation Grace Episcopal Church will host a service of confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation for the Georgia Mountains Convocation this Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 PM. The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright will officiate. Congratulations to all those being confirmed, received, and reaffirmed! The Return of ROTA Things here at Grace are...
Nursery Resumes Sunday, June 6 Nursery for ages four and under will resume on Sunday, June 6 during both the 8:15 and 10:45 AM services. Temperature checks will be given, and CDC protocols about hand washing, cleaning, distancing, etc., will be observed. Children will not be required to wear masks....
New Parish Protocols In light of new guidelines issued by the CDC, as well as updated regathering protocols from The Diocese of Atlanta, the staff and vestry of Grace Church recently made some changes to our parish protocols. Processions and the distribution of Communion in one kind at the altar...
Graduate Recognition Last chance to submit graduate recognition information! If you will graduate (or have a child graduating) this spring/summer, please submit the online information form on or before this Monday, May 10. Grace Church typically honors all graduates from high school, college, and graduate school each spring. Our annual...
Family Movie Night Please join us for some fun and fellowship on Friday, May 7 at 8:00 PM as we enjoy watching a family-friendly movie together in the Grace Center parking lot! Bring your own chair/blanket to sit on, snacks, and don’t forget your mask! We’ll have some activities for...
Today is the last Sunday before I begin my sabbatical this coming Thursday. I am very aware that sabbaticals are incredible privileges, and I am very aware that I really need one. I am aware that the entire team will hold things graciously and ably while I am away, and...
An Invitation to Gather Sunday In looking at this Sunday's lectionary readings, I continue to be struck by the way the texts challenge us to delve even more deeply into what it means to be a Christian community. I have learned so much during these past fourteen months--and I continue learning! Don't...
Compline Update The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen. Compline via Zoom was one of Grace Church's very first virtual offerings when the pandemic began in March of 2020. Since then, a small but faithful group has been meeting every weeknight to end their...