VISITORS
Come as you are! Our people come to church dressed in whatever way makes them feel comfortable. That can be casual, or “Sunday best,” and often you will see both sitting right next to each other in the pew in front of you.
Worship Schedule
Sundays: 10AM worship (choir, eucharist, full liturgy)
Wednesdays: 5:30PM Centering prayer group
First Friday of the month: 7PM Taizé prayer service (silence, prayers, contemplative music) Taizé services are NOT held in July, August, or January.
Second Tuesday of the month: 7PM Healing prayer service
We worship in our church building at 4557 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Our services are available online too. We share recordings of our Sunday morning worship on YouTube after the live service ends.
Worship Schedule
Sundays: 10AM worship (choir, eucharist, full liturgy)
Wednesdays: 5:30PM Centering prayer group
First Friday of the month: 7PM Taizé prayer service (silence, prayers, contemplative music) Taizé services are NOT held in July, August, or January.
Second Tuesday of the month: 7PM Healing prayer service
We worship in our church building at 4557 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Our services are available online too. We share recordings of our Sunday morning worship on YouTube after the live service ends.
Location and Parking
Located at the crossroads of the East Harriet, King Field, Lynnhurst, and Tangletown neighborhoods of Minneapolis, you can easily find us between Lake Harriet and 35W on 46th Street. We're just a short walk west of bus stop 2855 and 57203. We have a parking lot on the northeast corner of Bryant Ave and 46th St (just east of our building), but you may also park along the city streets in our neighborhood. There is no charge for parking in the lot if you are attending a church activity.
You may use any of our three entrances on Sunday mornings. There is a wheelchair ramp on the south side of the building at our 46th St entrance. There is also a reserved parking space at the foot of the ramp. Once inside the south door, you’ll find an elevator to the worship level immediately to your left.
Because we have changed our parish's name recently, some mapping programs still have us listed as "St. Luke's Episcopal" or "Sts. Luke & James". That's us! Same folks, just a new name: Grace Episcopal Church!
You may use any of our three entrances on Sunday mornings. There is a wheelchair ramp on the south side of the building at our 46th St entrance. There is also a reserved parking space at the foot of the ramp. Once inside the south door, you’ll find an elevator to the worship level immediately to your left.
Because we have changed our parish's name recently, some mapping programs still have us listed as "St. Luke's Episcopal" or "Sts. Luke & James". That's us! Same folks, just a new name: Grace Episcopal Church!
Worship Style
Here at Grace we hold the middle ground between "high church" (think formal English cathedral) and "low church" (unscripted). We follow the traditional structures of Episcopal worship and order our service according to the liturgies laid out in the Book of Common Prayer.
Although we always follow the traditional Episcopal liturgies (more on this below), we may present these worship elements in a variety of ways. While we usually feature choral music from the Anglican tradition, we have explored worship with gospel, jazz, and classical chamber music. The point is, at Grace we enjoy traversing worship styles while maintaining a focus on the unity of the sacraments.
Although we always follow the traditional Episcopal liturgies (more on this below), we may present these worship elements in a variety of ways. While we usually feature choral music from the Anglican tradition, we have explored worship with gospel, jazz, and classical chamber music. The point is, at Grace we enjoy traversing worship styles while maintaining a focus on the unity of the sacraments.
Liturgy / Rituals
The Episcopal worship service is filled with historical rituals. If you grew up in a formal, liturgical church, these rites will make you feel right at home. If you are trying out the Episcopal church for the first time, don't worry. You'll receive a guide to the service when you arrive. It's okay to be a little uncertain sometimes. Even people who have been attending an Episcopal Church all their lives often have to look around to see what they are supposed to do! So do what the people around you are doing and enjoy.
After-Service Options
Coffee Hour
After the worship time ends, we invite you to stay for a while. In our library, across the lobby from the front exit, you will find some free snacks. We encourage you to pause there and have a treat so we can greet you. We hope you’ll decide to return!
Adult Forum
On many Sundays we hold educational conversations shortly after the worship service ends. The topic will be announced at the end of our morning worship time.
After the worship time ends, we invite you to stay for a while. In our library, across the lobby from the front exit, you will find some free snacks. We encourage you to pause there and have a treat so we can greet you. We hope you’ll decide to return!
Adult Forum
On many Sundays we hold educational conversations shortly after the worship service ends. The topic will be announced at the end of our morning worship time.
Membership
Becoming a Member
All are welcome, all the time, to come to our services and events. We are apprentices of the way of Jesus, and if you are looking to join that journey, these three steps will lead you deeper into God’s life in the midst of this community.
1. Join in worship
We gather for worship every Sunday, and offer monthly opportunities for Healing Prayer and Taize worship as well. Apprenticing ourselves to Jesus is a contact sport – we need to make time to meet God and each other regularly.
2. Practice your faith
The promises we make at baptism include these five commitments, a blueprint for the Christian life.
All are welcome, all the time, to come to our services and events. We are apprentices of the way of Jesus, and if you are looking to join that journey, these three steps will lead you deeper into God’s life in the midst of this community.
1. Join in worship
We gather for worship every Sunday, and offer monthly opportunities for Healing Prayer and Taize worship as well. Apprenticing ourselves to Jesus is a contact sport – we need to make time to meet God and each other regularly.
2. Practice your faith
The promises we make at baptism include these five commitments, a blueprint for the Christian life.
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.
There are infinite ways to put these promises into action. How will you live them out? Take time to pray and consider concrete ways these five commitments show up in your life, and how the Holy Spirit might be calling you to try new ways of living them out.
3. Invest in the congregation
3. Invest in the congregation
- Invest your time and your skills by joining in an event, small group, or ministry team! This is the best way to get to know others in the congregation. You can find opportunities here and by talking with staff and members.
- Invest your resources! Financial pledges – a promise of how you will give money over the calendar year – fund our church. Your financial pledge is a way of committing to the ongoing life of our congregation. Make a commitment that works for you and helps you feel like your resources are going to support something you really care about. Whether it’s $5 a week or something more, the important thing is to make a commitment. You may pledge or give online.
Prior to baptism, we meet with families and individuals who want to be baptized, usually twice Sunday mornings. When there are babies involved, often we meet right after church in the nursery so that it’s a bit more comfortable.
Other sacramental rites help us echo and remember and re-signify our baptism:
Confirmation is for those wishing to make a mature adult renewal of the vows made for them at their baptism (p. 418 of the Book of Common Prayer).
Reception: This rite is for folks who’ve been confirmed in another Christian tradition but have never been formally ‘received’ into the Episcopal Church. You’ll make vows and shake hands with the Bishop, as seen on p. 418 in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Reaffirmation is for all who desire to recommit themselves to the vows made at their baptism, with the prayer found on p. 419 of the BCP.
Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are rites we only observe with a Bishop, symbolizing our connection to the greater community of the church across Minnesota, the larger Episcopal Church, and around the world. All three rites require a period of guided preparation and self-examination. If you’re interested in confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation, please reach out to Susan+ to discuss next steps.
Practical steps for membership
- Let us know! Reach out to office@graceepiscopalmpls.org to let us know you are ready to become a member. That will let us make sure we have your contact information, get you plugged into our database and communications, and connect you with next steps.
- If you’re coming from another Episcopal church, we will ask you to transfer your ‘letter’ – you can reach out to the office at that church, and they’ll send us a formal letter of transfer.
- A few times a year, we have gatherings for newcomers to meet each other, key leaders, and be welcomed during a worship service.
- Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation are all ways that we mark membership in the context of worship. Talk to the clergy to find out which one might be right for you.
Children
In Our Worship Space
The Pray Ground
One of our deepest values here at Grace is our commitment to children and youth meeting God in worship. The intention of the Pray ground is to facilitate prayerful responses to worship. It is a space for people ages 0 - 100 to be part of worship together with options for sitting, space to wiggle when needed and age appropriate resources to keep hands busy. We are blessed to have kids in worship and space for all to show up as their authentic selves.
In Our Child Care Room
Childcare Room available Sundays, beginning at 9:15am
At Grace we offer a loving safe environment for our youngest members, birth - age 5. The childcare room is on the 2nd floor which is accessed by the west stairwell from the Commons. Our Childcare Room is staffed by two caregivers beginning at 9:15 am through the passing of the Peace during worship. When possible the caregivers will bring our little ones into worship so they can also be part of the Communion experience and will unite with parents/caregivers if possible. If you would like your little ones to stay in the care of our caregivers please communicate your needs with them and if you would like your little ones to stay in the childcare room beyond the end of worship so you can attend the Forum in the worship space 11:30am - 12:15pm following Coffee Hour.
In Our Classrooms
Godly Play
Godly Play is a Montessori based process of storytelling and wondering that we use as our Children's Formation. Sundays 9:00 - 9:50am. Following Godly Play the children have 10 min. of transition time to connect with their parents/guardians to either sit with them in worship or to get settled in the Pray Ground. To learn more about the Godly Play experience visit the https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/.
Godly Play – Atrium 1 Ages 4-6 Focus on the Old, New Testament and sacrament core stories. Our children have the opportunity to wonder and interact with the stories.
Godly Play – Atrium 2 Ages 7-11 Focus on diving deeper into the core stories and utilize more resources and experiences in order to develop a connection between the stories and their own daily life experiences.
Please read our weekly email (archive available on our Members page) for announcements regarding unexpected changes to our youth schedule.
The Pray Ground
One of our deepest values here at Grace is our commitment to children and youth meeting God in worship. The intention of the Pray ground is to facilitate prayerful responses to worship. It is a space for people ages 0 - 100 to be part of worship together with options for sitting, space to wiggle when needed and age appropriate resources to keep hands busy. We are blessed to have kids in worship and space for all to show up as their authentic selves.
In Our Child Care Room
Childcare Room available Sundays, beginning at 9:15am
At Grace we offer a loving safe environment for our youngest members, birth - age 5. The childcare room is on the 2nd floor which is accessed by the west stairwell from the Commons. Our Childcare Room is staffed by two caregivers beginning at 9:15 am through the passing of the Peace during worship. When possible the caregivers will bring our little ones into worship so they can also be part of the Communion experience and will unite with parents/caregivers if possible. If you would like your little ones to stay in the care of our caregivers please communicate your needs with them and if you would like your little ones to stay in the childcare room beyond the end of worship so you can attend the Forum in the worship space 11:30am - 12:15pm following Coffee Hour.
In Our Classrooms
Godly Play
Godly Play is a Montessori based process of storytelling and wondering that we use as our Children's Formation. Sundays 9:00 - 9:50am. Following Godly Play the children have 10 min. of transition time to connect with their parents/guardians to either sit with them in worship or to get settled in the Pray Ground. To learn more about the Godly Play experience visit the https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/.
Godly Play – Atrium 1 Ages 4-6 Focus on the Old, New Testament and sacrament core stories. Our children have the opportunity to wonder and interact with the stories.
Godly Play – Atrium 2 Ages 7-11 Focus on diving deeper into the core stories and utilize more resources and experiences in order to develop a connection between the stories and their own daily life experiences.
Please read our weekly email (archive available on our Members page) for announcements regarding unexpected changes to our youth schedule.
Join Us!
Sunday Morning Worship
10AM
Taizé Prayer Service
7PM, first Friday of most months
Healing Prayer Service
7PM, second Tuesday of each month
10AM
Taizé Prayer Service
7PM, first Friday of most months
Healing Prayer Service
7PM, second Tuesday of each month
Grace Episcopal Church
4557 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
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.
Email: office@graceepiscopalmpls.org
Our parking lot is located on the NE corner of 46th & Bryant Ave.