Parish Programs
Grace Episcopal Church
Worship + Education + Service + Festivals
Worship
As a people, we center our life on worship. Through our liturgies we reflect our spirit of thanksgiving. The Holy Eucharist is our principal service on Sundays and each Weekday. The daily office is read each morning. We observe holy days as appointed. See our weekly schedule for details. We encourage the involvement and participation of all who worship here.
Daily Eucharist…
Grace Church, 3700 Canal Street, offers daily Morning Prayer and Eucharist (Matins and Mass) at 7:00 a.m. Mondays thru Saturdays. This 25-30 minute service is well received. The service is in the chapel on Mondays – Thursdays, and in the chancel on Fridays and Saturdays. Parking is available on Canal Street or on S. Telemachus Street.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament each First Wednesday…
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is offered at 6:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month as part of weekly Wednesday Evensong.
Our clergy preach sermons grounded in biblical faith, but related to contemporary life. Many others contribute as readers, acolytes, eucharistic ministers, cantors, and choir members so that our worship is a community celebration.
Education
We believe that education enables all to grow in faith. Children are welcomed and included at Grace Church. Every week we provide Sunday School and childcare, and offer our young people activities to intrigue their expanding interests.
- Child care is offered each Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday School for Children begins Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
- There is Bible study and discussion for adults each Sunday at 8:50 am.
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We hold a Wednesday evening education series for adults several times a year.
Grace Church Liturgy Workshop
Grace Church Liturgy Workshop Liturgy emerges out of the life of community. Grace Church Liturgy Workshop (GCLW) explores how liturgy and community intersect. Based on the concept of theater workshops, GCLW runs in eight week sessions which develop an experimental liturgy together. The Rev’d Clayton Morris, Liturgical Officer of the Episcopal Church was at Grace Church on September 4-5, 2004 to work with the parish in developing this model.