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Grace Episcopal Church
Seeking and Serving Christ in all Persons
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Worship Services
1st Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, June 26
Holy Eucharist
8 am
In-Person & ZOOM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 am
In-Person & YouTube
Vespers, 5 pm
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Morning Prayer
Monday - Friday
8:30 am, Chancel
In-Person and ZOOM
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Embracing Evangelism
9:15 pm, Parish Hall
As Episcopalians, we promise in our Baptismal Covenant to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. That’s a bold statement, requiring us to not only act, but also to tell.
Join us on Sunday 6/26. 7/3, 7/17, 7/24/ and 7/31
in the Parish Hall at 9:15 for Embracing Evangelism.
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Mark your Calendars
Sunday, June 26, 4 pm - Children/Youth Family Picnic/Swim - Hansen's
Sunday, June 26, 5 pm - Vespers
Thursday, June 30, 6:30 pm - 8 pm Community Sing on the Courtyard
Friday, July 8, 6:30 - 8 pm - Music in the Garden @ Boxerwood
(and 7/22, 8/22, 8/26) Let there be songs to fill the air!
Sunday, July 10, 10:30 am - Holy Eucharist at Lake Robertson with picnic to follow
Wednesday, July 13, 20 & 27 How to Tell a Story Discussion and storytelling practice with Martha Burford. Email interest and questions to martha@graceepiscopallexington.org
Sunday, July 17, 4 pm Grill Night at Matt Fogo and Kevin Manning's home
Saturday, July 23, 5-7 pm - Taste of Haiti fundraiser for St. Marc’s School Cerca La-Source. Wonderful Haitian cuisine. $15/adult, $10 for children 6-17, 5 and under Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church 473 Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro –
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Congratulations
Graduates!
John Thomas Loughhead
Rockbridge County High School
(JT is headed to Elon this fall!)
Sophia Brown
Wake Forest University
Elizabeth Grist
Washington & Lee University
Pierson Hotchkiss
Wofford College
Jenner Smith
Whitman College
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More Summer Mission Opportunities
Thursday, July 21 from 4-6 pm - Campus Kitchens - Pack Backpacks to support elementary-age children who are food insecure during the summer while not attending school.
Sunday, July 24 - 2 pm - RARA Food Pantry - restock pantry shelves
Contact sharon@graceepiscopallexington.org if you can help.
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How to Tell a Story
That great storyteller, Jesus, knew the power of stories. Stories connect us and inspire us. When we share our stories, we learn of each other’s hopes, values, tribulations, and jubilations. We all have stories to share. Will you join me in some reading and later workshopping to share our stories?
The Moth Radio Hour has just published a book How to Tell a Story. Will you join me 6:30-8:00 on three Thursday evenings in July: 13th, 20th, and 27th to read excerpts and engage in playful practice? Email me at martha@graceepiscopallexington.org or marthooo@gmail.com or call or text me at 804-514-8839. I also encourage you to order the book!
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Music in the Garden
Grace Episcopal Church has joined in the 2022 sponsorship of Music in the Garden at Boxerwood. Gates open at 5:30. Pack a picnic, bring a chair and we’ll see you there!
Friday, June 24 Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs
Friday, July 8 Beverly Street
Friday, July 22 Caravan of Fools
Friday, August 12 Honest Labor
Friday, August 26 The Ruckus Bluegrass Band
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On June 18 Samson Mamour, Cara Modisett, and William Yagel were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate by Bishop Mark Bourlakas here at Grace. The new deacons have begun their curacies as follows: Samson here Grace, Lexington; Cara at Trinity, Staunton; and William at Grace, Radford.
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Thank You!
June 12th observance of my 50th anniversary as a deacon was truly gratifying on so many levels. Our deep gratitude to Fr. Tuck; Martha and the choir; Sharon, Lisa, and Connie for their efforts; the Finance Committee for two wonderful receptions; and to all who shared in, for us, a particularly joyous day – reaffirming, yet again, how grateful we are to be part of this parish family for (as of this month) the past 35 years.
David and Melissa Cox
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Summer Camp at Phoebe Needles | |
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Faces of Grace - Richard Jones
My name is Richard Jones. I was born in Charlottesville, VA. I spent 34 years in prison and was released in August. 2021 Upon being released I was in a program called STEPS from Grace Episcopal Church. My lead mentor was David Gates, and now is Anna Crockett.
The STEPS program has brought me a long way. I'm the man I am today because that program gave me a second chance in society. I have mentors and true friends. I am a bested man. I feel the magnitude of love here in Lexington, VA. Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
God has been the main factor in my life. I grew up a Baptist. I joined Grace Episcopal Church and was confirmed as an Episcopalian in December 2021. There is so much love in Grace Church and so much love in the community. There's so much love in Lexington VA that I can cut it with a butter knife. People actually let you cross the road and actually wave to you.
My path of discipleship is to pray for and minister to the people I meet. That’s why they call me “The Preacherman.”
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Vestry Minutes
Vestry Minutes are available on our website under the vestry tab.
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Happy Birthday
Paula Cushman (6/1), Ed Dooley (6/1),Bill Stearns (6/2), Philip Brooke (6/2),
Sophia Brown (6/4), Grigg Mullen (6/5), Bill Luton (6/7), Eleanor Penn (6/8), Michael Wirtz (6/13), Penny Henneman (6/14), Michelle Mackie (6/15), Judy Schram (6/16), John Thomas Loughhead (6/17), Matt Fogo (6/18), Alden Mastin (6/18), Susan Lawrence (6/20), David Grizzle (6/20), Sandy Harcus (6/24), Lu Dooley (6/29), Michael Finnell (6/29)
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