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, 3 2021
From the Rector: In Celebration of Those Who Labor- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ—
In this summer of staff transition at Grace Church, we have been talking a lot about who has been going and who has been arriving. But I want to take this Labor Day weekend to celebrate those who have been here ...read more
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September, 1 2021
Afghan Refugee Support – How Can We Help?- News Item
The daily headlines are telling the story of the fall of Kabul and the rush of Afghans to flee – anywhere. Many thousands of refugees are coming to America, and a significant number are coming to Northern Virginia. What can we do to ...read more
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August, 27 2021
Sunday, August 29: Worship Opportunities and Service Bulletin- News Item
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts
the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and bring forth in
us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ ...read more
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August, 27 2021
From the Rector: The Waiting Game- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ—
There is a theological concept of time known as the “already but not yet.” And, boy, are we living into that concept big time.
The basic idea of “already but not yet” is that Jesus has already come and ...read more
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August, 22 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule for 2021-22- News Item
As you well know, worship at Grace has changed repeatedly over the last 18 months, adapting to the changing needs of our world and our community. It’s apparent that we can’t “go back” to what we used to do, for a number of reasons. Our ...read more
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August, 20 2021
Sunday, August 22: Worship Opportunities and Service Bulletin- News Item
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the ...read more
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August, 20 2021
From the Rector: Back-to-School Blessings- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
My daughters go back to school this month—one on Monday, the other a week from Monday. It’s always emotional for me, but never quite as emotional as it this year.
In many ways, school promises going back ...read more
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August, 13 2021
Sunday, August 15: Worship Opportunities and Service Bulletin- News Item
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; ...read more
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August, 13 2021
Letter from the Rector: Surviving the Storm- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ—
Sometimes, I go off script.
In the Episcopal Church, preaching is governed by the lectionary. We follow a three-year cycle of readings, each year focusing on a different synoptic gospel (Matthew, Mark, or Luke). ...read more
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August, 9 2021
Rev. Nina Bacas To Join As Interim Associate Rector in September- News Item
Dear Friends in Christ,
I am pleased to introduce the Rev. Nina Bacas, who will be joining us in September as our Interim Associate Rector.
Mother Nina (pronounced “nine-uh” rather than “neen-uh”) brings many ...read more
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