Welcome to Grace! Bienvenido a La Gracia!
To Love, Proclaim, and Serve God through
Amar, Proclamar y Servir a Dios a través de
- life-giving liturgical worship
- joyful community
- empowering others
We live our mission through worship, in which lay adults, children and youth participate alongside our clergy. Traditional, life-giving Eucharistic liturgy and fine music are hallmarks of worship at our parish, and we have weekly services in both English and Spanish. We create a joyful community with a harvest of fellowship activities and events for all ages. We empower and serve others through vital ministries, particularly around feeding the hungry. Please explore our website to get to know us or, better yet, come visit!
For more information or to be added to our mailing list, please contact us at welcome@gracealex.org.
September, 28 2023
From the Associate Rector: Tend My Sheep- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
The history of salvation is the history of God with humanity. It is the history of God who loved us first and our response (or our attempt to respond) to God’s love. It is also the story of how we live out our vocation ...read more
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September, 21 2023
From the Associate Rector: God Moments- News Item
The Sentence of Consecration of our parish, which you can find in the hallway between the sacristy and the library, names that the devout people who formed this community of faith and built this church were moved to do so “either by the ...read more
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September, 14 2023
From the Rector: It’s Llamapalooza Time- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
It’s Llamapalooza time. Which is about more than llamas.
Children of all ages are invited to come at 9:30 this Sunday to enjoy rabbits, goats, and alpacas before visiting their Sunday School classes and ...read more
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September, 8 2023
Fall 2023 @ Grace- News Item
Fall Calendar of Events
Sunday, September 17 -
Sunday School Open House & Llamapalooza
First Youth Night (6th-12th)
Sunday, September 24 -
Founder’s Day & Parish Picture, 10:30 am
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September, 7 2023
From the Rector: See the View- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
The picture above is from our Holy Hike last Monday. Notice which way we are going? Up!
One of my favorite things to do at Shrine Mont is to climb North Mountain. I love it for the climb, but I also love it for the ...read more
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August, 31 2023
From the Rector: Labor Day Reflections- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
On Monday, most of our culture will celebrate Labor Day with barbeques, trips to the swimming pool, or sleeping late. A few groups will remember the original intent of the day, which was to celebrate the social ...read more
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August, 23 2023
From the Rector: Making Time for What Matters- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ—
Public schools in Alexandria and Fairfax County started last Monday; Arlington County starts next Monday. Grace Episcopal School starts the Tuesday after that. With those new beginnings comes (for parents) an avalanche ...read more
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August, 17 2023
From the Assistant Rector: Thinking Outside of the Box(es)- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
As I settle into my new house in northern Virginia, I am surrounded by cardboard boxes. Each week my wife and I feel like we’re almost done, and then somehow, we discover even more boxes that need unpacking. I am growing ...read more
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August, 10 2023
From the Associate Rector: Ordinat-ing Our Lives- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
Tomorrow, Grace will host the Diocesan Ordination of Deacons. In the service, the Bishop will confer holy orders on those who have been called to a special ministry of servanthood: “In the name of Jesus Christ, you are ...read more
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August, 3 2023
From the Rector: Slowing Down- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
I have taken up the practice this summer of riding my bike to work when I can. The ride is only about 15 minutes longer than my commute by car, but it is a completely different experience.
I roll along Four ...read more
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