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.

 

 

Grace News for April 22, 2017

J2A Auction

This is it!!  We hope you will attend the J2A Auction tonight (Saturday) night from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Merrow Hall Auditorium. The auction committee has been hard at work for the last several weeks to ensure an unforgettable night of food, fellowship and fundraising! Tickets can be purchased at the door for just $10. The menu includes Rosemary grilled shrimp, roasted asparagus, Italian spice rubbed beef tenderloin, spinach lasagna, Italian pastries and more! CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO BE THERE?

Check out the Great Items in the Auction Catalog!

  • vacation homes
  • theme baskets
  • fun sign-on parties
  • fine wine and culinary treats
  • a 30 year old bottle of Oban scotch purchased by Jeff Gustafson during the pilgrimage to Scotland 12 years ago
  • Tiffany jewelry
  • Spode Christmas china
  • And Much, much more—check out the auction catalog here!
The auction committee has been hard at work assembling all the wonderful items YOU have donated – 15 pages worth of tickets, babysitting services, jewelry, handbags, professional services, sign-on parties – something for everyone!
We will see you there – ARRIVEDERCI!!!

Altar Guild Tea

Reservations are currently being accepted for the 17 th Annual Altar Guild Tea at Grace Church to be held on Saturday May 13, from 2:00 to 4:30pm. The theme will be “Cherry Blossoms: The Way of the Tea, ” a look at Japanese tea customs and traditions.  Tickets are $35 and proceeds go to the General Fund of Grace Church. Tickets sell out early call the church office (703) 549-1980 to make your reservations.

Twenties and Thirties (TNT), April 30

We invite all TNT’s to join us upstairs at the Evening Star Cafe at 6:15 pm on Sunday, April 30, following the 5:00 pm worship service. William Campbell and Ashley Mather, our VTS Seminarians, will join the group as we enjoy and informal evening of fellowship. Please RSVP to Jenni at jenni.faires@gracealex.org.

Vacation Bible School registration is open for volunteers and children

Go to  ccalexvbs.wordpress.com for complete form and details. Cost is $60 per camper and can be paid directly to Christ Church (VBS in the memo line) and you may submit your check to Jenni or mail directly to Christ Church. Registration closes June 1 and enrollment is limited to 100 children between three churches. VBS week is June 26-30 and it will be held at Christ Church.