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Grace Episcopal Church
Ministries

Christian Education

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Children and young people meet in the Church School Wing. Nursery Care is also provided there at that time. All children rejoin their families during the service for communion.

Lay Ministries

There are a variety of ministries in which people are welcome to serve at Grace Church. Among these are the choir, the acolytes (open to anyone 9 years and above), the greeters, and hosts for the Coffee Hours after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday services. Please see the Rector for more information.

Choir

"Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob" (Psalm 81:1). "Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell of all his wonderful works" (1 Chron. 16.99). These verses are in the imperative. It is in this spirit that we view our choir, as a vehicle wherein we can live out this command and lead those in our congregation to do the same. Our rehearsals are every Thursday, at the church, 7:00 PM. Please join us in this our musical ministry of "thanksgiving and praise to the Lord" (1 Chron. 25:3).

St. Christopher's Guild-Episcopal Church Women

All the women of Grace are members of the Guild. By means of rummage sales, bazaars, fashion shows and other events, the Guild porovides funds for many projects in the church and the community for the poor and needy. They are also available to assist at receptions after weddings and funerals.

Outreach Programs

In addition to the many ways the members of the Grace Church family are active in the community, the Parish provides both people and financial aid to assist individuals and families who are in need.  Current Outreach activites also include the following:

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Coffee sales will be on the first Sunday of every month, instead of the last Sunday as previously stated.  You can also call Wendy Heyse at 510-787-3332 for special orders.  In addition to the 12 ounce bags, five pound bags and large gift baskets are also available.  Check the Parish Hall ERD bulletin board for detailed information on the Pura Vida Coffee Company that makes this blend especially for the Episcopal Church.

Books

Books for Barrios is an charity for which ongoing donations are sought by the Outreach Committee.  Their work benefits school children in the Phillipines.

A list of needs will be posted on the church bulletin boards and in the collection box located in the church narthex.

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Place your Episcopal T-Shirt order. The T-shirts will have the Episcopal emblem on them. Adult side is $17 and children's size is $14.