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Life With Grace | May 1

A priest in white vestments stands at the front of a church, hands clasped, facing another clergy member who holds an open red book with a gold cross. Stained glass windows glow softly in the background, and a few congregants are visible seated in the pews behind them.
Join us this Sunday for worship as we reflect on God’s love and what it means to grow together as a community of faith.

Worship Services | Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 3


Holy Eucharist Rt I | 8 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person




Christianity and Culture | 9:15 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person

May 3rd - Walking the El Camino - Cary & Sarah

Upcoming Christianity and Culture Session

May 10 - Hiraeth is a Welsh word that translates roughly in to English as "a deep longing." Martha Burford and Jules Grimes are headed to Wales in late September on a pilgrimage "Discovering the Borders Within/Without: A Celtic Discovery in the Welsh Marches to Pilgrim Coastal Paths." “We are exploring deep longing and holy discovery. Led by the Very Rev. Tony Pompa (former Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Virginia and former Dean of Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), and Dr. Connie Andrejko, (neonatologist, Reiki Master, and certified Yoga instructor), the pilgrimage will include time at Tintern Abbey, Dora Abbey, Hereford Cathedral, Llanduff Cathedral, St. Illtud's Church, St. David's Church, and more!” Engage with Martha and Jules as they research and get psyched up about their travels! “We will share what we will be doing and things of interest about the places. We also promise to report back after we have soaked in all of this Celtic, breathtaking, historical, and deeply sacred experience.”

Holy Eucharist Rt II | 10:30 a.m. | YouTube and In-Person



The nursery is available during our services.

Adults and older youth trained in Safe Church are needed to assist in the nursery from 9 a.m.–noon. We can pay $15/hour. Volunteers also welcome. Please contact James Keane for more information and to offer assistance.

Six smiling adults pose inside a church with arched stained glass windows; one person holds a tablet displaying a group video call with additional participants.
Morning Prayer | Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.

Zoom and In-Person








Paws to Connect

Paws to Connect is back! Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of Grace. We'll see you soon!

Women’s Bible Study

Our Women's Bible Study on the Book of James meets on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11 a.m. in the College Room. Contact Michelle Mackie for more info.

Grace's Children's Choir

Back By Popular Demand! Grace's Children's Choir will sing on Pentecost, May 24th! Stay tuned for details next week! If you have questions, contact Melanie Griffis or Martha Burford via martha@gracelexva.org

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers Needed: We currently have two paid nursery aides to provide childcare on Sunday during both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Because the DIOSWVA requires two adults over 18 years of age for the nursery, the service cannot be provided if one is out. We are asking for volunteers to be available on an as needed basis. Training on the program "Protecting God's Children" is required. Please contact Lisa if you are interested in volunteering or contact James Keane with questions about the program.

Faith Works

Raymond Higgins, a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, has been meeting with local clergy and lay leaders in 12 congregations to explore forming an organization of faith based congregations to discern and act together on what God is calling us to do to support and empower vulnerable people in Rockbridge County. Come hear Raymond speak about Faith Works at the COC meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

Ducks in a Row

Connections Plus will be offering four six-session educational groups beginning in September 2026, which focus on identifying, organizing, and compiling important information and documents to make settling your affairs much easier for your loved ones and legal representatives. The class addresses different topics such as emergency information, medical, property, finances, final wishes, and duties of your executor. If interested in registering or finding out more about this $30.00 class, please contact Joanne Robblee.

Maury River Senior Center (VPAS), 2137 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista

Wednesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. - September 9, 23, October 7, 21, November 4, 18.

Sunnyside House at Kendal, 160 Kendal Dr. , Lexington

Mondays 9:30 – 11 a.m.- September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 30

The Thursday classes offered at Sunnyside are Full

Grace Presbyterian Church, 40 Village Way, Lexington

Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. - September 15, 29, October 13, 27, November 10, December 1

HomeLink Health

Ryan Good, is a sophomore at Washington & Lee. He recently started a local nonprofit, HomeLink Health(homelinkhealth.org), and they are partnering with the Rockbridge Area Transportation System (RATS) to support individuals in our community who cannot afford transportation to critical medical appointments.


They are hosting a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser, Fiesta for Fares, on Tuesday, May 5th at the Lexington Horse Center. Every dollar raised will go directly toward providing ride vouchers for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities who need to reach essential care—such as dialysis, cancer treatment, and mental health services, but otherwise have no way of getting there.


This event is generously supported by local partners including Carilion Clinic, Cornerstone Bank, the Community Foundation of Rockbridge, Bath & Allegheny, Spencer Home Center, the Virginia Horse Center, Phi Kappa Psi, Sweet Treats Bakery, Chef’s Catering, and Kelly Nye Photography.


On September 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Ryan will be attending the Christian Outreach Committee meeting to talk about HomeLink Health. All are invited to come and hear him speak and to ask questions.

Project Horizon - Volunteers needed

Project Horizon is currently recruiting volunteers to support their mission of providing safety, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Rockbridge community.

As Rockbridge County's only domestic violence shelter and 24-hour crisis hotline, their work depends on strong community partnerships. Since their founding in 1982 by a small group of dedicated local women, Project Horizon has grown to offer a wide range of free and confidential services, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, outreach to underserved communities, and prevention education for youth from kindergarten through college.

Volunteers remain at the heart of this work. They support the hotline, assist in the office, help with shelter-related needs, contribute specialized skills (such as translation or creative projects), and partner with staff on outreach and community events.

Volunteers needed are: Day and evening volunteers to answer the hotline & connect callers with resources, engage with shelter residents, work with children's programs, help with community events, and partner on special programs & projects.

They are excited to invite new volunteers to their upcoming training beginning May 30th.

Or email Sara at smcentyre@rockbridge.net

Prayer List

Please pray for the wider Church and intercessions requested by our Congregants: Pray for Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Sean Rowe. Pray for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and our Bishop-Elect The Rev. Karin MacPhail. Pray today for the people of St. John’s, Wytheville and their rector, the Rev. Paul Hicks. Pray for God’s blessing on the peacemaking labor of Anthony Poggo, former bishop of the South Sudanese diocese of Kajo-Kejil and now serving as Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, and Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, and Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. Pray for Brendon, Timmy, Laura Stearns, Lynda deMaria, Betty Cadden, Jeff Mason, Kent Wilson, Jerry & Ann Nay, Paula Cooper, Sharon Humphreys, Elizabeth Klein, Dot Fogo, Buddy Atkins, Dennis Coughlin, Rob Fleming, Patty Irving Sensabaugh, Richard Partlett, Gerry Locher, Doug Ayer, Mo Littlefield, Tena Clark, Shay Peters, Meg Moss, Steve Lawrence, Patricia Williams, Peggy Matheson, Al Hipp (nephew of Virginia Cooke) and those we name aloud or in our hearts. Pray for the people living in war, pray for cessation of violence, and for reconciliation, and peace. Pray for those who have died.

In Thanksgiving for April and May Birthdays

5/2 Elizabeth Harralson, Ruth Smith

5/6 Peter Bowerfind

5/8 Kate Holston

5/9 Patrick Hugg

5/12 Anne Hershbell

5/13 Caroline Russell

5/15 Jenny Mastin

5/16 Ren Price, Elaine Price

5/17 John Dickerson, Cynthia Robertson

5/20 Joan Crawford, Foster Pickett

5/22 Garrett Frascati

5/26 Raeanna Simcoe

5/30 Lyle McClung

5/31 Anne Tyler McCabe, Ellie Mastin

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