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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 31, 20259 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 24, 202513 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 17, 202512 min read

View from inside a dimly lit church looking out through open wooden doors toward a sunlit street lined with cars and autumn trees with golden leaves.

View from inside a dimly lit church looking out through open wooden doors toward a sunlit street lined with cars and autumn trees with golden leaves.

Life With Grace | October 10

Join us this weekend for worship. Click below to read more.

Grace Episcopal Church

Oct 10, 202511 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 3, 202513 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 26, 202511 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 19, 202511 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 12, 202512 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 5, 202511 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 29, 202510 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 22, 202510 min read

A burgundy background with large white text reading: “Join Us This Autumn for One of Our 5 p.m. Community Services”

A burgundy background with large white text reading: “Join Us This Autumn for One of Our 5 p.m. Community Services”

5 p.m. Community Services

We hope to see you and your friends this fall for our 5 p.m. Community Services. Click below to read more.

Grace Episcopal Church

Aug 19, 20251 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 15, 20259 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 8, 20256 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 1, 20257 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 25, 20255 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 18, 20256 min read

A group of people enjoy a sunny outdoor gathering, sitting on portable chairs in a grassy park with trees in the background. In the foreground, a man in a red plaid shirt eats while seated next to a smiling woman in a white outfit holding a bowl of food. A child in a stroller to the right playfully flexes their arms. Other attendees can be seen relaxing and chatting in the background, creating a cheerful and relaxed picnic atmosphere.

A group of people enjoy a sunny outdoor gathering, sitting on portable chairs in a grassy park with trees in the background. In the foreground, a man in a red plaid shirt eats while seated next to a smiling woman in a white outfit holding a bowl of food. A child in a stroller to the right playfully flexes their arms. Other attendees can be seen relaxing and chatting in the background, creating a cheerful and relaxed picnic atmosphere.

Life With Grace | July 11

Music in the Garden at Boxerwood is back this summer! Join us this weekend for worship and Taizé Eucharist.

Grace Episcopal Church

Jul 11, 20257 min read

A priest stands at a wooden pulpit delivering a sermon inside a grand church with dark woodwork and ornate stained-glass windows behind the altar. Several choir members in white robes are seated behind the altar, and a congregation listens from the wooden pews in the foreground. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting the rich architectural details and reverent atmosphere.

A priest stands at a wooden pulpit delivering a sermon inside a grand church with dark woodwork and ornate stained-glass windows behind the altar. Several choir members in white robes are seated behind the altar, and a congregation listens from the wooden pews in the foreground. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting the rich architectural details and reverent atmosphere.

Life With Grace | July 4

Join us this weekend for worship and meet our Delaney Center interns.

Grace Episcopal Church

Jul 4, 20255 min read

A sunny view of the front steps of Grace Episcopal Church in Southwest Virginia. A green and gold church sign in the foreground reads “Grace Episcopal Church, 1840, Diocese of SW Virginia,” with a red, white, and blue shield emblem. Behind it stands the historic stone church building, featuring a large arched wooden door, stone steps, and stained-glass windows. White flowers and green shrubs bloom in the foreground.

A sunny view of the front steps of Grace Episcopal Church in Southwest Virginia. A green and gold church sign in the foreground reads “Grace Episcopal Church, 1840, Diocese of SW Virginia,” with a red, white, and blue shield emblem. Behind it stands the historic stone church building, featuring a large arched wooden door, stone steps, and stained-glass windows. White flowers and green shrubs bloom in the foreground.

Life With Grace | June 27

Join us this weekend for worship. Click below for this week's edition of Life with Grace.

Grace Episcopal Church

Jun 27, 20255 min read

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