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...
What Are You Not Telling Me? Join us for an Easter season Bible study facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Park on April 12 & 26 and May 3 & 10 at 5:30 PM. Our objectives will be to have some fun exploring four Biblical texts, their accompanying history of...
As you know, I will be away for May and June for my sabbatical time. It promises to be a time of rest, reading, reading--and road trips. I thought it might be helpful to share a bit about what I will focus on, as well as some logistical details during...
Easter at Grace Church Join us at Grace Church, in person or online, to celebrate the Resurrection! This Great Vigil service is the pivotal moment in our celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. This is the service that symbolically marks the transition of Jesus Christ from death to life, and...
Dear People of Grace, I want to make clear what our regular liturgy schedule will look like beginning Sunday, April 11. I have worked with the bishop's team to find a way to use the protocols within our particular space, adding in elements of our worship so our experience of...
Holy Week at Grace Church Join us at Grace Church, in person or online, this Holy Week. Palm Sunday traditionally has two sections, the first being a celebratory entrance with the waving of palms and the second being a focused reflection on the Passion of Our Lord. This year, we...
This homily is #6 in our Lenten sermon series, Essentials of Prayer. Today is the Fifth Sunday in Lent, and, as we look toward beginning Holy Week with Palm Sunday next Sunday, this is the last in this particular sermon series on prayer. Looking back at the prior weeks, we...
Worship in the Nave! Worship returns to the nave on Palm Sunday at 8:15 AM! On Sundays and throughout Holy Week, there will be a mix of in-person options for both indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as continued online worship for those who are more comfortable at home. Details,...