MEMBERS NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

For our most current information, please see the calendar below. For a more detailed look at upcoming events we publish a weekly email for members. If you wish to be on the weekly email list, please contact the church office at office@GraceEpiscopalMpls.org
  • 23
    May

    Steve Spencer Memorial

    Saturday at 11AM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Please join us to give thanks to God for Steve's life on Saturday, May 23, at 11am at Grace Episcopal Church. A reception will follow, with interment at 2pm at Lakewood Cemetery. All are welcome.
  • 24
    May

    Dreaming About Our Future

    Sunday at 11:30AM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Dreaming about our building and the next 100 years!

    Our worship space was built in 1924 with a building added for offices, classroom, etc. in 1952 – 1954. We also share our building with various community groups, Sunshine Montessori School and are part of the neighborhood at 46th Street and Colfax Ave S.

    Grace is undergoing the blessing of growth and we only have this space to provide services, more staff and host more community groups. Through anonymous and generous gifts, we have made some needed improvements to the sound system and are about to commence a refresh of the Commons this summer.

    We also have a very detailed and inclusive structural assessment of our building, and any safety issues identified therein were immediately addressed and completed. We have members with detailed, first-hand knowledge of other aspects of our church. Kerry and Vince Nelson know our mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and Adam Reinwald knows of our musical and sound system needs.

    Before we start prioritizing what work needs to be done, we want your input. Please take a moment and dream about our building – no idea is too big or too small. At a recent listening session, it was suggested at we purchase Guse hardware (big idea) or install a light so that the stained glass window above the altar can be lighted at night (small idea). Tell us what you’d like to see in a reconditioned/remodeled church. We’re just brainstorming here.

    What ideas do you have for our spaces (upstairs, memorial room, library, undercroft, etc.)
    What questions or concerns do you have?
    What are we missing or overlooking?
    Do you know a local church that has a great property configuration that we should go visit?

    Submit your ideas online using the button below, or attend our forum conversation on Sunday, May 24.
  • 31
    May

    Cabaret Fund Raiser

    Sunday at 3PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    This summer, members of Grace's parish choir are joining forces with singers from Meetinghouse Church, St Philip the Deacon Lutheran, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, and Kantorei to create a touring choir that will travel to Scandinavia this summer. On Sunday, May 31 at 3PM there will be a cabaret-style event at Grace featuring members of the tour choir. A free will offering will be taken to help defray travel expenses for the participants.
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    The Epistle
    We publish a newsletter that will help you get to know us, our people, our passions, and our opportunities for engagement. Please take a look at one of our recent editions.

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    Vestry Corner
    If you would you like to make a report to the Vestry, you can use this form. If you’d like your report to be seen in our upcoming wardens and vestry meetings, your submission must be received by the first of the month.

    Annual Meeting Reports
    Here's an archive of our recent Annual Reports
    2025 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ] [ video ]
    2024 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ]
    2023 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ]
    2022 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ]
    2021 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ]
    2020 Written Reports and Agenda: [ PDF ]

    Elder Profiles: Libby Aurand
    We continue our recently-launched practice of telling the stories of our parish members aged 75 or older. This week we feature the Elder Profile of Grace Episcopal members, Libby Aurand. You may also pick up a printed copy at the ushers’ tables, on Sunday.  And watch for more profiles of the elders of Grace in weeks to come.

    Previous Elder Profiles:
    Barb Buehl, Tony Morley, Char Carlson, Al Carlson, Bonnie Carleen, Maxine Richmond, Bobbie Kaufmann, Sara & David Sommer, Marie Radomsky, Jim & JoAnn Grilley, Sarah Sivright, Urve Daigle, Judy Diffley, Joe Ordos, Ruth Anne Olson, Joanna Reeves, Janis & Roger Martin, Fran Doring, Jinny Bouvette, John Wagner & Susan Newman, Jim & Barb Alexander, Cliff & Kathy Robinson, Katie Mytty, Sandy Puckett, Anne Widtfelt, Lenesa Leana, Tom Junnila, Mary Wells Gorman, Jane Wiseman, Mary & Mark Sigmond, Ginny Olson, Larry & Michele Krakowski, Rayne & Richard West, Libby Aurand, 

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    General Giving

    Individual giving provides us with the vast majority of our income. We maintain our worship space and grounds, pay our staff, purchase our supplies, and support charitable work. Learn about more ways to give on our Giving page.

    Highlight Projects

    Occasionally we highlight one of our programs. Please consider giving to these great causes.

    Grace will be applying for a dollar-for-dollar match grant. Susan+ is in for $500 from the Rector's Discretionary Fund. Can you join her with a gift of your own to maximize this match and support our neighbors? Give by sending a check to Grace - Memo: Washburn Mutual Aid. Or donate below using the memo: Washburn Mutual Aid

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    Sunday Morning Worship
    10AM

    Taizé Prayer Service
    7PM, first Friday of most months

    Healing Prayer Service
    7PM, second Tuesday of each month
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    Grace Episcopal Church
    4557 Colfax Ave S
    Minneapolis, MN 55419
    Phone: 612-524-9180
    Email: office@graceepiscopalmpls.org

    Our parking lot is located on the NE corner of 46th & Bryant Ave.