Ministries

Altar Guild: The Altar Guild assists the Rector in preparation for all liturgies and is responsible for the baking of altar bread.
Lis Mitchell, Director.

Choir: The Grace Church choir donates their time and talent for musical leadership of worship, under the leadership of our choir director and accompanied by our organist. The choir regularly rehearses on Wednesday evenings and between Sunday morning services.
Leonard Atherton, director.

Christian Formation: The Christian Formation Commission assists the Rector in the planning and oversight of Christian education and formation for all ages, including Sunday school, youth programs, Adult Forum, campus ministry, and Confirmation Classes.
Mo. Kristen Dobyns
Fr. Keith Dobyns

Hospitality: The Hospitality Commission hosts parish events, welcomes and hosts visiting groups, coordinates food for the homebound and for families at times of special need, and is generally responsible for parish hospitality.
Patsy Butler, Chair

Landscape: the Landscape Commission is responsible for developing and maintaining the sacred space of our lawn and gardens.

Liturgy & Fine Arts: The Liturgy and Fine Arts Commission assists the Rector in liturgical matters, offers advice upon the Rectors’ request, studies and discusses liturgical theology, assists in articulating the rationale for liturgical changes, promotes the fine arts, and promotes the Baptismal Covenant.
Fr. Tom Blake, Chair;
Tom Mertens, President.

Newcomer: The Newcomer Commission responds to newcomers and visitors and provides information about the Christian faith, the Episcopal/Anglican tradition, and Grace Church Parish.

Neighborhood Ministries: Grace Church hosts several neighborhood ministries, including a monthly family movie night, the East Central Neighborhood Association, a coupon exchange coordinated by Take Five Community Outreach, and activities of the East Central Redevelopment Corporation.
Fr. Keith Dobyns

Outreach: The Outreach Commission coordinates parish efforts for outreach to the greater community. Projects it currently sponsors are the Christian Ministries’ Food Pantry and homeless shelter for men, and the A Better Way shelter for abused women.

Stewardship: The Stewardship Commission is responsible for year-round stewardship education and empowerment, coordinating parish pledges, and endowment, and promoting such non-financial stewardship as community projects, health, fitness, and environmental concerns.