Life With Grace | October 30
Changes in the Parish House: The “new” temporary offices for Lisa and Tuck are now located in the Brooke Room in the undercroft of the church, joining Martha in that space. We ask for your continued patience and understanding as we navigate this period of construction. If you have pastoral needs, please reach out to Lisa or by calling the office. The parking lot will not be available during the week or on Sundays. They have put up fencing behind the Parish House and the area between the two buildings has to be kept open for a fire lane. Please do not pull into the lot.
Worship Services | All Saints' Sunday | November 1
Remember to turn back your clocks an hour on Saturday night for the end of Daylight Savings Time.
Holy Eucharist Rt I | 8 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person
Christianity and Culture | 9:15 a.m. | Zoom and In-Person
Christianity & Culture - November 1, Tuck will share about his time on sabbatical.
Upcoming Christianity and Culture Classes
Christianity & Culture - November 8, Veteran’s Day program, Col Keith Gibson
Christianity & Culture - November 15, Antonio Machado, Laurent Boetsch
Christianity & Culture - November 22, Introduction of Vestry Candidates Tuck
Christianity & Culture - November 29, First Sunday of Advent, Advent workshop/Decorate the Chrismon tree, set Creches out, or proposal for a parish banner, Joanne Robblee
Christianity & Culture - December 6, Annual Meeting, Rev. Tuck Bowerfind
Holy Eucharist Rt II | 10:30 a.m. | YouTube and In-Person
This Sunday the Nursery is available at both 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 are also welcome. Please contact James Keane for more information and to offer assistance.
Tech Support Needed at 8 a.m. Service
We are looking for someone to start the Zoom and let people into the service at our 8 a.m. service. We have one person who can do it, but they are not there for every service. We are searching for a couple more folks who would be willing and we can schedule them monthly.
Thank you for your help! Training is available!
Morning Prayer | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m.
Zoom and In-Person
Host Family
We are looking for one more host family for a Rat. If you can host please email James Keane at james@gracelexva.org.
Stewardship Campaign: Rooted in Abundance
Rooted in Abundance Campaign to support the operating budget* of Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington
We’re entering the season of harvest; of reaping the benefits of what has been planted. As a parish we are rooted in the abundance of past years, and we offer our gifts in gratitude to God who blesses and sustains us for future yields.
Pledge Cards - If you did not receive your pledge packet last Sunday, please check with the vestry members who are handing them out today. Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to the Rooted in Abundance stewardship campaign to fund the 2027 operating budget of Grace Episcopal Church. Every pledge helps us with our planning for the year to come. We will list the names of those who have made a pledge every week, as well as the total pledged to date in the Parish News Life with Grace. Our goal is between 120-130 pledges totaling $540,000. To date we have received pledges from 15 households totaling $86,960.
Rooted in Abundance Campaign October 18–November 15
● Sunday, November 1: Patrick Hugg will give a Stewardship Moment at 8 a.m. and Sarah Moyer & Ryan McCoy at 10:30 a.m. (No First Sunday Lunch)
● Sunday, November 8: Clergy Sermon. Sarah and Harrison Edgar will give the Stewardship Moment at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
● Sunday, November 15 Campaign Conclusion a Lay Sermon will be given by Buddy Carter.
● After November 22 those who have not pledged will receive a phone call to invite them to make a pledge over the phone or indicate their intention to pledge at a later date.
*Note –Complete Operating Budget and Actual figures are available from the office.
Basic 2026 operating budget figures:
o 2026 Total Operating Budget $677,000
o 2026 Pledges - $480,000
o 2026 Prior year pledges, next year pledges, and income from Diocese - $70,300
o 2026 Budgeted Transfers from Restricted and Unrestricted Funds - $91,000
o 2026 Budget Deficit - $35,700
o 2027 SS COLA est – 3.2%
o 2027 Est Total Operating Budget - $697,000
Phase 2 Renovation Update
Asbestos abatement is completed, we got the "all clear" from the monitoring consultant this morning. Demo of the boiler took place last week; demo work has started on both the basement and first floor. They will begin to knock down walls of the first floor today.
All Saints' Day Necrology and Remembrances
All Saints' Remembrances for those we have lost in the past year:
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Charles Aardema, Doug Ayer, Roger Baroody, Rev. Richard Bowyer, Jane Bunnell, Bettie Cadden, Marla Cook, Johnny Dilk, Chauncy Drewry, Emily Jane Griffis, Ned Henneman, Pam Johnston, Elizabeth Jones, Diana Kenney, John Rawlins Lewis, Jeffrey Mason, B. James Mitchell, Jimmy Murray, Ann Nay, Robert Rebscher, Marjorie Sherrill, Jimbo Smith, Nancy Kaeber Stuart, Ginger Brown Taylor, Julia Moore Tucker, Shirley Whitney, Susan Williams.
All Souls’ Remembrances for those we love and see no longer:
Eternal Lord God, you hold all souls in life: Give to your whole Church in paradise and on earth your light and your peace; and grant that we, following the good examples of those who have served you here and are now at rest, may at the last enter with them into your unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
David Burford, Edward & Josephine Carter, Gordon T. Charlton, Jr., Cutler C. Charlton, Jack Lemmer, Glen Lemmer, Lorraine Lemmer, James McGuire, Michelle McGuire, George & Loretta Penn, Francis Silvia, Marc Silvia, and In loving memory of our special saints: family and friends that have gone before us.
Vestry Nominations
The Nominating Committee of the Vestry are seeking names of members interested in serving on the Vestry. According to the Canons of our Diocese of Southwestern Virginia,
“Only persons who are confirmed adult communicants of the parish in good standing, as defined in Canon 1.1 of the Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, for at least one year preceding the election shall be eligible for election as Vestry members.” Vestry members are elected to serve a 3-year term.. A weekend vestry retreat is usually held in February, and most vestry members attend at least 2 meetings per month (1 meetings related to the work of the vestry and 1 committee meeting).
Please contact a member of the Nominating Committee (Will Edgar, CC Arpin, Buddy Carter, or contact Lisa in the Parish Office to submit names for consideration.
Table Fellowship Groups
Fall is here and new table fellowship groups are being formed. We hope you’ll join us to meet new people, share a meal and build our Grace community.
Whether you choose Sunday brunch, lunch or dinner, in-home or out is up to you. Groups will be formed based on preferences. All are welcome, whether you’re single or a couple.
Signup by emailing Lisa before Sunday, November 1.
Children’s Choir
Children’s Choir will meet during Graceful Play, which takes place during the sermon, throughout the fall. Martha Burford and Melanie Griffis, joined by Music Scholars May Nash and Tatum Wiley, will lead the children in making a joyful noise.
Stay tuned for details about this year’s Christmas Pageant.
Sing with the Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is full of joy—and has room for new and returning singers and all who wish to make music at Grace. Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 7–8:30 p.m. in the undercroft and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., temporarily in the chancel.
The choir regularly sings at the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist and at monthly Evensongs beginning in October. Members also frequently sing at the 5 p.m. Second Sunday Celtic Service, which resumes in October.
If you are interested in singing only for the monthly afternoon services, or if you play an instrument and would like to share your gifts, please contact Martha Burford.
STEPS Graduation
Please join us for the Graduation Celebration of Robert L. White from STEPS: From Incarceration To Independence on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church.
Contact Anna Crockett at aennchen3@gmail.com or 540-460-3254 for additional information.
Volunteers needed for the Neighborhood Grocery at RARA.
Each Thursday afternoon members of Grace, and their friends, staff the Neighborhood Grocery. We normally help between thirty and fifty clients with selecting food and loading groceries in their cars and with restocking shelves. Especially needed are strong backs to help put boxes of groceries in client’s cars. Volunteer shifts are from 2–4:30 p,m. You will be scheduled for one Thursday a month unless you wish to work more often. Please contact Kathy Hill for more information or to volunteer. kathrynchill1@gmail.com, 804-347-1967. Thank you for considering.
Food for Pets of RARA Clients
We are collecting 8- or 10-pound bags of dry food or packages of wet dog, puppy, cat, and kitten food for pets of RARA clients.
Any brand is welcome, but please choose regular diets.
Donations may be delivered inside the RARA Neighborhood Market at 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, during the following drop-off times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
If these times are not convenient, donations may also be dropped off at the parish office.
For questions, please email Susan Cross.
Clothes Closet at Christ Church
The Clothes Closet at Christ Church, Buena Vista, needs Men's small jeans, waist sizes 30, 32 and 34, and small boys size: 18 months.They are not accepting any other items at this time as they are chock full! The Clothes Closet is open every first and third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. until noon. You may drop your items off then. Alternately, you can bring your items to the Grace Episcopal Church office and Lisa will ensure your items are conveyed to the Clothes Closet. Thank you for your support of this valuable asset to our community.
Prayer List
Please pray for the wider Church and intercessions requested by our Congregants: Pray for Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Sean Rowe. Pray today for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Karin McPhail and for the people of Christ Church, Roanoke and their rector, the Rev. Alexander MacPhail. Pray for Brendon, Timmy, Laura Stearns, Lynda deMaria, Kent Wilson, Jerry Nay, Paula Cooper, Sharon Humphreys, Elizabeth Klein, Dot Fogo, Buddy Atkins, Dennis Coughlin, Gerry Locher, Mo Littlefield, Tena Clark, Shay Peters, Meg Moss, Steve Lawrence, Patricia Williams, Peggy Matheson, Michelle Mackie, Gary Steinmiller (cousin of Darlene Keane), Virginia Cooke, Mike and Sue Ellen Jent, Katherine Greene, Lake Curry, Glen Jones, Jacob Chenault, Susan Cross, Mimi Knight, Carol Gornto, Samantha Moran, Cathy Cocks, Pat Gibson, Elizabeth Harralson, Lori Apgar Rangel, Liz (Sue Denson’s sister) 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, Nancy Kaeber Stuart (grandmother of Madelyn Stuart), Jeff Mason.
In Thanksgiving for October and November Birthdays
10/30 Steve Shultis
10/31 Peggy Hays
11/1 Frances Grist
11/4 Peggy Riethmiller
11/5 Charlie Chittum
11/6 Kitty Wainwright, Michael Perry, Patrick France
11/7 Pam Adams, Melanie Griffis
11/8 Evan Atkins, Grace Simcoe, Donna Noyes
11/10 Richard Jones
11/13 Julia Grover
11/14 Jim Farrar
11/15 Tim Price, Rene' Glidden
11/18 Alex Eastwood, Diana Harris
11/19 Steven Lawrence, Hank Humphreys, Langston Donkle
11/21 Tim Gaylard
11/23 Bill Kozak, Kristi Finnell
11/27 Anne Blanken, Avery Hess
11/30 Harry Warner, Ruth Brunner
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