Life With Grace | May 15
- Grace Episcopal Church
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Updated: 2 days ago
Dear Friends,
During these ten days between the Ascension and Pentecost the church around the world is encouraged to imitate the example set by the contemporary followers of our savior and gather together in prayer. They were patiently expectant for the Holy spirit to empower them to be faithful witnesses in their charitable manner of life and courageous witness to the peace and love of God given to them through the Incarnation.
We continue on that same foundation. We pray especially this weekend for the church around the world and in our city, in every denomination and congregation, to live in charity and witness with power to the unconditional grace and love revealed through the life, passion, resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. We pray for graduating Cadets and W&L Law graduates and all those who are entering into new stages of life.
We pray for violence to cease around the world and for people everywhere to know the love of God and live in the light of God's grace and truth.
And in the midst of violence, discord, poverty, despair, grief, and loneliness we pray the servant church shines light, brings comfort, bonds up the wounded and broken hearted, and restores hope.
In the name of the one who stood up and gave himself for us and who lives and reigns with the Father and the Spirit.
With Gratitude,
Tuck Bowerfind (he/him)
Rector | Grace Episcopal Church
Worship Services | Seventh Sunday of Easter | May 17
This Sunday Tuck will be away at the Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont.
The Rev. David Cox will be Preaching and Celebrating at both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.
Holy Eucharist Rt I | 8 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person
Christianity and Culture | 9:15 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person
Christianity & Culture - May 17. Joanne Robblee will be presenting on labyrinths. During her talk she will share a brief history of labyrinths, talk about our very own labyrinth and how it came to be, and then offer information about actually walking a labyrinth and different kinds of labyrinths you can make or use.
Upcoming Christianity and Culture Session
Christianity & Culture - May 24, Renewing Grace: Don Robey will discuss the progression of Phase 1. May 31 - The Trinitarian Heresies led by Tuck Bowerfind
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.
Next Sunday, May 24 is Pentecost. We invite you to wear red to the Sunday services!
Morning Prayer | Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.
Zoom and In-Person
Paws to Connect
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of Grace. We'll see you soon! Paws to Connect will "pause" for the summer at the end of May and resume when classes start up again in the fall. Thank you for supporting this important ministry!
Graduates
If you have a graduate you would like us to mention in the Parish News, please email Lisa and let her know their name and what school they are graduating from and we will list them in the next edition of the Parish News!
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! We will rehearse with Martha during the sermon on May 17. Children wishing to participate should arrive on May 24 by 10:10 a.m. and meet in the Undercroft.
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.
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
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 Youth of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and Youth Missioner, Patricia Cope-Levy. 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 May and June Birthdays
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 6/1 Ed Dooley, Toni Brown
6/2 Philip Brooke
6/4 Sophia Brown
6/5 Grigg Mullen, Helen Kostel
6/7 Bill Luton
6/8 Eleanor Penn
6/13 Michael Wirtz
6/15 Michelle Mackie
6/16 Judy Schram, Emily King
6/17 John Thomas Loughhead
6/18 Alden Mastin, Matthew Fogo, Douglas Huber
6/20 Susan Lawrence, David Grizzle
6/21 Catharine Burns
6/22 Morgan Roper, Sandy Harcus
6/29 Lu Dooley, Michael Finnell
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