We Welcome All who seek a deeper understanding of God and fellowship with other seekers and believers.

We Invite You to join us as together we become the Body of Christ, with many different gifts and talents, each of us unique and made in God’s image and for God’s delight. Join us as we worship God, study Holy Scripture, and engage each other in loving fellowship in Jesus’ name, to become equipped to respond to Jesus’ Great Commission to take the Good News of God’s love for the world into the world.our presence, and there’s a place for you here.

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Grace Church and Gardens is open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset.

Feel free to come in and stay a while.

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We believe that children are an important part of our church family and they are fully welcomed to participate at all church events and activities. Intergenerational fellowship, formation and worship are one of the best parts of our life together. For children specifically, Sunday School (using the Godly Play model) is offered at 9:15.

Children (and grandchildren) are always welcomed to participate in church services, and there are small activity bags they may use for quiet activities.

A nursery for children 4 and under is available in the parish hall building from 9:00 until 12:00.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Episcopal worship follows an ancient pattern that dates to the earliest days of the Christian church. The first half of the Eucharist is the Liturgy of the Word the second half is the Liturgy of the Table, also called Holy Communion. If you’ve spent time in Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Eastern Orthodox churches, much of our liturgy will seem familiar. If you’re unfamiliar with liturgical Christian worship, don’t worry. You’re welcome to participate as fully as is right for you, or to just relax into the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.

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It is your generosity that facilitates the mission and ministry of Grace Episcopal Church. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Worship Sundays @ 8 a.m & 10:30 a.m. • Details

906 Pike Road, P.O Box 640096, Pike Road, AL 36064 • (334) 215-1422

Second Station – Jesus takes up his cross

Find a heavy log.

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Mark 15: 16-20

Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. And they began saluting him, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.

Reflection Question:

What heavy things have you been carrying lately? Why have those burdens been placed on you? Why have you taken them up willingly? What is worth carrying right now and what is worth letting go of?

Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross of our redemption: Give us courage to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.