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
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    May

    Contemplative Service

    Friday at 7PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Since 1998, First Friday Contemplative Service has attracted hundreds of pilgrims from throughout the Twin Cities metro and beyond. It is a time of contemplative prayer and meditation in the style of the ecumenical Taizé Community in France. Lasting only 45-50 minutes, it is a wonderful way to end your week and begin your month
  • 2
    May

    Labyrinth Open

    Saturday from 10AM - 1PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Pause for a moment.
    Peace be with you, all who are weary.
    Come on inside...

    Walk the labyrinth, sit awhile in silence, or receive healing prayer.

    This event takes place in the Nave (our main worship space).
  • 5
    May

    Tuesday Discussion Series: Neighboring

    Tuesdays at 6:30PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Grace Episcopal Church’s 2026 Spring Series
    Neighboring: Living Our Faith in 2026
    Tuesdays, May 5, May 12, May 19
    6:30 - 8pm

    In this series, we’ll explore practices that have sustained Christian communities in other times of empire and apocalypse. In each session, we’ll read Scripture and a reflection from For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna Reichel. We’ll sing songs together, learning from the Resistance Singers.

    Tuesday May 5: Deepening Relationships as Community Organizing.
    Tuesday May 12: What do we do when the world is burning? Please note that this session will be longer -- 6:30 - 9pm, and will include a public reading of a play.
    Tuesday May 19: Walking forward from Trauma: Neighboring in the wake of catastrophe.

    We recommend purchasing the book (For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional) but it is not required. A few copies will be available at church for purchase.
    Register now to save your spot!
  • 10
    May

    Planned Giving Forum

    Sunday at 11:30AM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Planned Giving Forum: May 10
    What is Planning Giving?

    You know the old saying, right? You can’t take it with you? But with Planned Giving you can decide what’s going to happen with it, after you go. It’s a time for you to define your legacy. Through Planned Giving, you can have a positive impact on the future of your family, your loved ones and the charitable institutions you support – including, we hope, Grace Episcopal Church.

    Join us Sunday, May 10 for a Community Forum led by attorney Chris Kradle, an expert in Elder Law. (Kradle Law PLLC) Find out more about planned giving and its benefits. Questions, contact Linda Lyman 480-250-8587 l.lyman@msn.com.
  • 14
    May

    Ring Out! Concert

    Thursday at 7PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Ring Out! Spring Concert: May 14
    Please join the Ring Out! Bell Choir at 7PM on Thursday, May 14 for a spring concert. We'll revisit the pieces we've played in church this programming year (as well as a surprise or two) and share some info and lore about handbell ringing!
  • 16
    May

    Spring Work Day

    Saturday at 9:30AM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Come join us for our annual Spring Work Day. There is work to be done inside and outside. Cleaning up the Memorial Garden, front lawn, parking lot gardens, installing air conditioners, dusting and more. Please let Kerry Nelson know if you are available to help (property@graceepiscopalmpls.org).
  • 16
    May

    Community Concert

    Saturday at 3PM
    location_on Minneapolis, MN access_time 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    Caritas Vocal Ensemble Concert: May 16

    The Bountiful Table: Music that makes you go "mmm!"
    There's a seat for you at "The Bountiful Table", where Caritas Vocal Ensemble serves up a full helping of delicious harmonies, tasty licks, and sweet rhythms inspired by our favorite foods. A banquet of song awaits—you'll hear yummy and satisfying pieces from Palestrina to Manhattan Transfer. Bon appetit!

    Please consider bringing food items to support Casa Maria (Latinx focus) and/or Minnehaha Food shelf at this food-themed event. And stick around for a few yummy nibbles at a post-concert reception! Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you!

    The concert takes place in our worship space from 3-4PM.
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    Vestry Corner
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    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.