Ministries
REACHING OUT IN GRACE
Ministries
REACHING OUT IN GRACE
At Grace Episcopal Church, we seek to express the love of God through worship, service to the community and caring for one another. Each in our own way, we use our gifts to share the inner light of God with others, recognizing that each and every human being is beloved of God.
We support a wide range of ministries that provide opportunities to participate in worship services, minister to homebound church members, take part in outreach to the greater Washington County community, and enjoy the fellowship of other church members.
Through our ministries, we walk our Christian journey, grow in the knowledge and love of God in Christ, and deepen and enrich our relationships with each other.
Aspens, Cedar Mountain courtesy Blaine Cox, Instagram.com/explorethesouthwest
Our ministries are organized in accordance with the SWEEPS model used by many Episcopal churches:
- Service
- Worship
- Evangelism
- Education
- Pastoral Care/Parish Life
- Stewardship
Each member of the Bishop’s Committee serves as a liaison to one of the SWEEPS arms to help facilitate increased communication and coordination between all facets of our church life and ministries. If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries or, better yet, would like to actively participate in them, just contact the Liaison listed below by emailing office@gracestgeorge.org and typing the ministry and liaison name in the subject line. We would love to hear from you!
At Grace Episcopal Church, we seek to express the love of God through worship, service to the community and caring for one another. Each in our own way, we use our gifts to share the inner light of God with others, recognizing that each and every human being is beloved of God.
We support a wide range of ministries that provide opportunities to participate in worship services, minister to homebound church members, take part in outreach to the greater Washington County community, and enjoy the fellowship of other church members.
Aspens, Cedar Mountain courtesy Blaine Cox
Instagram.com/explorethesouthwest
Through our ministries, we walk our Christian journey, grow in the knowledge and love of God in Christ, and deepen and enrich our relationships with each other.
Our ministries are organized in accordance with the SWEEPS model used by many Episcopal churches:
- Service
- Worship
- Evangelism
- Education
- Pastoral Care/Parish Life
- Stewardship
Each member of the Bishop’s Committee serves as a liaison to one of the SWEEPS arms to help facilitate increased communication and coordination between all facets of our church life and ministries. If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries or, better yet, would like to actively participate in them, just contact the Liaison listed below by emailing office@gracestgeorge.org and typing the ministry and liaison name in the subject line. We would love to hear from you!
SERVICE
Members of Grace reach out in many ways to serve residents from throughout Washington County. Liaison: Michael Tabor
- Community Soup Kitchen at Grace each weekday at Noon
- Food Box Distribution twice each month
- Christmas Ministries
- Prison Ministry
- CROP Walk
NOTE: For information about the Community Soup Kitchen at Grace, please contact Nick Bujanovich at ndbuj1947@gmail.com or 206-618-0202 or Jennifer Anderson at jen.anderson@switchpointcrc.org or 435-414-4772.
WORSHIP
Grace members actively participate in all aspects of our worship services – during services and behind the scenes. Liaison: Yvonne Lambros
- Altar Guild
- Lectors
- Acolytes
- Ushers
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Healing Prayer Team
- Choir
- Children in Church
- Participation at regular weekend and Wednesday services as well as Holy Week services, Stations of the Cross, and Good Friday Community Stations of the Cross
EDUCATION
Programs are offered to help Grace members expand our understanding of the Bible, the Episcopal Church and Christ’s teachings. Liaison: Jill Persichetti
- Lenten Programs
- Bible Studies
- Confirmation Seminars
- Children’s Programming
EVANGELISM
We have many ways to welcome guests and new members, care for current members, and notify the greater St. George community and the local media about activities and events at Grace. Liaison: Peg Stephens
- Newcomer Follow-up
- Publicity
- Newsletter
- Website
- Greeters
- Social Media
PASTORAL CARE AND PARISH LIFE
Caring for and fellowship with each other are priorities at Grace. We continually look at ways to engage members in a variety of church functions, and clergy and lay members work together to reach out to our church family in need. Liaison: Jean Brown (Parish Life) and Phoebe Love (Pastoral Care)
- Daughters of the King
- Amazing Grace Updates
- Christmas Caroling
- Saturday Night Pizza
- Care Center Visitation
- Saturday and Sunday After-Church Fellowship
- Intercessory Prayer Group
- Lift Up Your Heart Women’s Group
- Eucharistic Visitors
- Grace in Action
- ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
- Men’s Discussion Group
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
- Pet Blessing
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Game Nights
- Theater Outings
STEWARDSHIP
Grace members give generously of their time, treasure and talent, stepping up to keep the church running and maintain the facilities in good order. Liaisons: Dennis Holland (Facilities) and Carol Ann Mitchell (Finance)
- Pledging
- Open-Plate Offerings
- Planned Giving
- Finance Team
- Counters
- Memorial Gifts
- Fix-and-Repair Team
- Lay Weeders
- Memorial Rose Garden
