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A stone Gothic-style church stands amid a gentle snowfall. Its tall, pointed steeple rises into a gray winter sky, and the façade features arched wooden doors, a large circular stained-glass window, and smaller arched windows. Snow blankets the steps, shrubs, and trees surrounding the building, creating a quiet, serene winter scene.

A stone Gothic-style church stands amid a gentle snowfall. Its tall, pointed steeple rises into a gray winter sky, and the façade features arched wooden doors, a large circular stained-glass window, and smaller arched windows. Snow blankets the steps, shrubs, and trees surrounding the building, creating a quiet, serene winter scene.

Life With Grace | December 5

Join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. for our Annual Meeting and at 10:30 a.m. for worship.

Grace Episcopal Church

Dec 510 min read

A close-up of an Advent wreath inside a church sanctuary, with three purple candles, one pink candle, and a central white Christ candle set in a ring of fresh evergreen and bay leaves. The background shows wooden choir stalls, pipe organ facades, and softly glowing stained glass.

A close-up of an Advent wreath inside a church sanctuary, with three purple candles, one pink candle, and a central white Christ candle set in a ring of fresh evergreen and bay leaves. The background shows wooden choir stalls, pipe organ facades, and softly glowing stained glass.

Life With Grace | November 28

The Season of Advent is here. Join us this weekend for worship.

Grace Episcopal Church

Nov 2810 min read

Two young acolytes in white robes process down the center aisle of a church, one carrying a processional cross and the other carrying a torch. Behind them, clergy and choir members in white vestments stand at the altar reading from books. The sanctuary features warm woodwork, ornate carvings, candles, and a large stained-glass window glowing with rich colors.

Two young acolytes in white robes process down the center aisle of a church, one carrying a processional cross and the other carrying a torch. Behind them, clergy and choir members in white vestments stand at the altar reading from books. The sanctuary features warm woodwork, ornate carvings, candles, and a large stained-glass window glowing with rich colors.

Life With Grace | November 21

Join us in the spirit of Christ the King Sunday—read this week’s edition of Life with Grace below.

Grace Episcopal Church

Nov 2114 min read

A man in a suit kneels slightly as he receives wine from a silver chalice during Communion. An officiant in white vestments holds the chalice and purificator, guiding it toward the man’s lips. Warm light and a stained-glass window softly blur in the background, creating a reverent church setting.

A man in a suit kneels slightly as he receives wine from a silver chalice during Communion. An officiant in white vestments holds the chalice and purificator, guiding it toward the man’s lips. Warm light and a stained-glass window softly blur in the background, creating a reverent church setting.

Life With Grace | November 14

Come and receive. This week in Life with Grace: take a moment to reflect, reconnect, and see what's happening in our Grace community — click below to read on.

Grace Episcopal Church

Nov 1415 min read

A stone church facade bathed in bright autumn sunlight, featuring arched wooden doors and a circular stained-glass window above. In the foreground, vivid red and orange maple leaves frame the staircase leading up to the entrance against a deep blue sky.

A stone church facade bathed in bright autumn sunlight, featuring arched wooden doors and a circular stained-glass window above. In the foreground, vivid red and orange maple leaves frame the staircase leading up to the entrance against a deep blue sky.

Life With Grace | November 7

Join us this weekend for worship and a Celtic Contemplative Eucharist.

Grace Episcopal Church

Nov 713 min read

Sunlight spills through an open arched doorway of a wooden church, illuminating the empty pews inside. Outside, a quiet street and houses are visible through the doorway, contrasting the warm, dim interior with the bright day beyond.

Sunlight spills through an open arched doorway of a wooden church, illuminating the empty pews inside. Outside, a quiet street and houses are visible through the doorway, contrasting the warm, dim interior with the bright day beyond.

Life With Grace | October 31

As we honor All Saints and All Souls Days, join us in reflecting on how God’s love calls us into community—read this week’s edition of Life with Grace by clicking below. Follow us on Instagram yet? For more reflections and glimpses of life at Grace, find us at @gracelexva.

Grace Episcopal Church

Oct 319 min read

A dimly lit church interior showing two decorative metal crosses illuminated by colorful light from a tall stained glass window. The stained glass features geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white. A small bookshelf with pamphlets is partially visible on the left side of the image.

A dimly lit church interior showing two decorative metal crosses illuminated by colorful light from a tall stained glass window. The stained glass features geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white. A small bookshelf with pamphlets is partially visible on the left side of the image.

Life With Grace | October 24

Join us this Sunday for worship and a Community Evensong. Click below for what's new in Life with Grace.

Grace Episcopal Church

Oct 2413 min read

A group of people gather outdoors in a small garden area, chatting and holding fluffy white puppies. Two women in sweaters and jeans stand facing each other, each holding a puppy. Others sit on benches nearby, smiling and talking. Autumn leaves are scattered on the ground, and a church building with a sign reading “Grace” is visible in the background.

A group of people gather outdoors in a small garden area, chatting and holding fluffy white puppies. Two women in sweaters and jeans stand facing each other, each holding a puppy. Others sit on benches nearby, smiling and talking. Autumn leaves are scattered on the ground, and a church building with a sign reading “Grace” is visible in the background.

Life With Grace | October 17

Join us this weekend for worship and this Tuesday and Wednesday for Paws to Connect! Click below for what's new in Life with Grace.

Grace Episcopal Church

Oct 1712 min read

An elderly woman in a bright blue jacket smiles while holding a blue and white plate at a buffet table covered with trays of food. Another woman with long gray hair and a purple shawl is speaking with her across the table. In the foreground, a large bowl of salad and a pot are visible, and in the background, other people are gathered in a casual community hall setting.

An elderly woman in a bright blue jacket smiles while holding a blue and white plate at a buffet table covered with trays of food. Another woman with long gray hair and a purple shawl is speaking with her across the table. In the foreground, a large bowl of salad and a pot are visible, and in the background, other people are gathered in a casual community hall setting.

Life With Grace | October 3

Join us this weekend for worship and First Sunday Lunch. Click below to read more.

Grace Episcopal Church

Oct 313 min read

A group of people sing from hymnals during a church service. Two men in white choir robes stand in the front, holding books and singing. Behind them, other choir members and congregants also sing, with some dressed in robes and others in regular clothing. Stained glass windows, wooden pews, and lit candles are visible in the church interior.

A group of people sing from hymnals during a church service. Two men in white choir robes stand in the front, holding books and singing. Behind them, other choir members and congregants also sing, with some dressed in robes and others in regular clothing. Stained glass windows, wooden pews, and lit candles are visible in the church interior.

Life With Grace | September 26

Join us this Sunday for the Blessing of the Animals and our Community Evensong. Click below to read more.

Grace Episcopal Church

Sep 2611 min read

A uniformed cadet with the name tag "Martin" smiles while speaking to a man in a white robe outside, with trees, brick buildings, and a parked white vehicle in the background.

A uniformed cadet with the name tag "Martin" smiles while speaking to a man in a white robe outside, with trees, brick buildings, and a parked white vehicle in the background.

Life With Grace | September 19

Life with Grace is as busy as ever! Click below to read all about it. Join us this Sunday for worship, won't you?

Grace Episcopal Church

Sep 1911 min read

A group of older adults serve themselves food from a buffet line at a community gathering. A man in a light suit with a bow tie smiles warmly at a woman in glasses and a patterned scarf, who smiles back as they fill their plates. Another woman nearby selects food from the trays. The atmosphere is cheerful and social.

A group of older adults serve themselves food from a buffet line at a community gathering. A man in a light suit with a bow tie smiles warmly at a woman in glasses and a patterned scarf, who smiles back as they fill their plates. Another woman nearby selects food from the trays. The atmosphere is cheerful and social.

Life With Grace | September 12

Join us this Sunday for worship and in celebrating the success of the Renewing Grace Campaign. Click below to read more.

Grace Episcopal Church

Sep 1212 min read

A smiling man in a clerical collar and blazer sits at a round table, engaged in conversation with two women. One woman wears a plaid shirt and holds a cup, while the other has long gray hair and a purple shawl. Behind them are colorful abstract paintings and a wall hanging depicting religious figures. The setting appears to be a church or community room.

A smiling man in a clerical collar and blazer sits at a round table, engaged in conversation with two women. One woman wears a plaid shirt and holds a cup, while the other has long gray hair and a purple shawl. Behind them are colorful abstract paintings and a wall hanging depicting religious figures. The setting appears to be a church or community room.

Life With Grace | September 5

Join us this weekend for our annual celebration of Marc Nikkel and for our first Christianity and Culture of the academic year.

Grace Episcopal Church

Sep 511 min read

A woman crouches on the sidewalk, smiling as she pets a large, shaggy black dog. Beside her, a smaller Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with long, curly fur looks toward the camera. She carries a large blue leather tote bag over her shoulder, and behind them is a decorative wrought-iron fence with greenery beyond it.

A woman crouches on the sidewalk, smiling as she pets a large, shaggy black dog. Beside her, a smaller Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with long, curly fur looks toward the camera. She carries a large blue leather tote bag over her shoulder, and behind them is a decorative wrought-iron fence with greenery beyond it.

Life With Grace | August 29

Join us this Sunday for worship and on Tuesday and Wednesday this week for our first Paws to Connect of the school year!

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 2910 min read

A group of people standing in church pews during a service, holding hymnals or prayer books. Three young men in the foreground wear uniforms—one in a gray jacket and two in white dress uniforms with name tags—while other congregants stand behind them with heads bowed. The setting is a traditional church with wooden pews, red cushions, and warm lighting.

A group of people standing in church pews during a service, holding hymnals or prayer books. Three young men in the foreground wear uniforms—one in a gray jacket and two in white dress uniforms with name tags—while other congregants stand behind them with heads bowed. The setting is a traditional church with wooden pews, red cushions, and warm lighting.

Life With Grace | August 22

Join us this Sunday for Rat Sunday and help us welcome the new VMI Rats.

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 2210 min read

The image shows the interior of a church during a service. Congregants stand in wooden pews, holding hymnals or service books, with some dressed formally in suits and dresses. In the center aisle, a clergy member in white vestments carries a tall processional cross, followed by other vested clergy. The baptismal font and a tall Paschal candle are in the foreground, positioned on a tiled floor. The church has wooden paneling, arched architectural details, and warm lighting, with sunlight visible through the open doorway at the back.

The image shows the interior of a church during a service. Congregants stand in wooden pews, holding hymnals or service books, with some dressed formally in suits and dresses. In the center aisle, a clergy member in white vestments carries a tall processional cross, followed by other vested clergy. The baptismal font and a tall Paschal candle are in the foreground, positioned on a tiled floor. The church has wooden paneling, arched architectural details, and warm lighting, with sunlight visible through the open doorway at the back.

Life With Grace | August 15

Join us this weekend for worship.

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 159 min read

Four people sit on stone steps outside a historic stone church, smiling at the camera. Two dogs are seated with them—one small, white, and brown with long fur, and the other large and black with white patches. A young woman in blue sweats and a "Washington & Lee" shirt sits on the far left, and an older man in a cap and vest sits next to her. A woman in a plaid shirt and shorts sits next to him, and a young woman in glasses and a striped sweatshirt sits on the far right. A red table with drinks is visible behind them, and greenery surrounds the church.

Four people sit on stone steps outside a historic stone church, smiling at the camera. Two dogs are seated with them—one small, white, and brown with long fur, and the other large and black with white patches. A young woman in blue sweats and a "Washington & Lee" shirt sits on the far left, and an older man in a cap and vest sits next to her. A woman in a plaid shirt and shorts sits next to him, and a young woman in glasses and a striped sweatshirt sits on the far right. A red table with drinks is visible behind them, and greenery surrounds the church.

Life With Grace | August 8

The new school year is nearly here and so is our Campus Ministry program. Click below for what's new in Life with Grace.

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 86 min read

Life With Grace | August 1

Have you seen our new feather flag? Join us for worship this Sunday and take a peek!

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 17 min read

A priest in a white robe with a purple stole prays with hands folded during a church service, facing a young acolyte holding a red book. Behind them, congregants read from service bulletins in a warmly lit church with stained glass windows and wooden architecture.

A priest in a white robe with a purple stole prays with hands folded during a church service, facing a young acolyte holding a red book. Behind them, congregants read from service bulletins in a warmly lit church with stained glass windows and wooden architecture.

Life With Grace | July 25

Join us this weekend for worship, won't you?

Grace Episcopal Church

Jul 255 min read

An Episcopal priest wearing white vestments and a patterned stole stands with hands clasped, facing another clergy member who holds an open red and gold book. They are inside a church with wooden arches, stained glass windows, and warm lighting, suggesting a formal liturgical ceremony.

An Episcopal priest wearing white vestments and a patterned stole stands with hands clasped, facing another clergy member who holds an open red and gold book. They are inside a church with wooden arches, stained glass windows, and warm lighting, suggesting a formal liturgical ceremony.

Life With Grace | July 18

Join us this weekend for worship and in remembering Helen Louise Bahm Head.

Grace Episcopal Church

Jul 186 min read

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