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Service to Grace

Members are a vital part of the worship service and in other ministries serving the parish. The goal of these ministries is to nurture the members so as to prepare them for service in growing the Kingdom of God. All are welcomed to volunteer for and attend periodic training for each of these ministries.


Acolyte

This ministry is open to young parishioners to assist with the service by lighting the worship candles, carrying the cross, handing the bread and wine to the priest during communion, and extinguishing the candles at the end of the service.


Altar Guild

Those participating in this ministry are dedicated to preparation of the altar for worship and communion by preparing the bread and wine; caring for the altar linens, plate, chalice, candles, and lectionary materials; and laying out the items needed for each service.


Flower Guild

This group works very closely with the Altar Guild to prepare the altar for each service by purchasing flowers or obtaining them from the cutting garden, and arranging flowers and placing them on the altar.


Lay Weeders & Gardeners

This group (with or without green thumbs) ministers to the beautiful and extensive gardens at Grace, assisting the garden designer and the gardener in keeping weeds under control, straightening up borders, and other garden maintenance tasks; grass inside the church close is maintained by a lawn service, but the grass outside the close is mowed by our parishioners.


Licensed Eucharistic Minister

Parishioners may become trained to serve in the role of Licensed Eucharistic Minister (LEM) or Eucharistic Minister (EM) in the worship service, wearing vestments and assisting the priest in administering communion and providing the second reading and other parts of the service.


Music & Choir

The Grace Episcopal Church Adult Choir is both appreciated and loved by the congregation at large. Currently the Adult Choir is made up of 10 dedicated members-three sopranos, two altos, and five baritones and led by Choirmaster and Organist Sandra Allen who has trained, inspired and accompanied the choir since 1977.

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Oblations

Families who sign up for this service take a role in the worship service by prayerfully delivering the wine and bread from the oblations table to the altar for communion. Ushers also serve periodically at weddings and funerals.


Readers

In each service readers deliver the first scripture reading and the psalm, and lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People. Readers may also lead Morning Prayer when the rector is away.


Usher

In each worship service, the usher hands out service bulletins, helps worshipers to be seated as needed, guides people to the altar for communion, and handles the offering plate.

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Service Times

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (without music, Sanctuary)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (with music, Parish Hall)

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Grace Church and Gardens
906 Pike Road
P.O. Box 640096
Pike Road, AL 36064

Contact Us
(334) 215-1422

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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.

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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 9:30.

Children (and grandchildren) are always welcomed to participate in church services, and there are small activity bags they may use for quiet activities. Due to Covid concerns, we have suspended nursery services for the time being.

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We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

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