Grace Church has responded to the current pandemic by adapting our worship and fellowship using tools to provide a worship experience each week, opportunities for fellowship and an increased emphasis on service to our parish and community. We have responded to directives from Bishop Susan Goff and using community resources to keep safe from exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
- Diocesan Response
- Grace Church Actions including Worship Service changes, closure of the Parish Office, closure of Grace School and an increased focus on Pastoral Care
- Continued cleaning and maintenance of the church building and anticipated deep cleaning before opening
- Partnership with St. Rita’s and other community organizations such as Casa Chirilagua
- Increased communication including parish emails three times a week, virtual worship via YouTube, Bible Study via Zoom, virtual Coffee Hour and Adult Forum
- Enormous increase in use of Food Pantry and establishment of a Crisis Assistance Fund and Food Pantry Donation Guide
- Discernment Committees for a new Rector, an Assistant for Family Services and Evangelism and a Parish Administrator continue to meet, create surveys, and prepare position descriptions
- Detailed instructions on using electronic tools for pledges and other offerings have been created and promoted