An inclusive Episcopal community practicing the way of Jesus by loving our neighbors, striving for justice, growing spiritually, and celebrating in word, music, and art.
An inclusive Episcopal community practicing the way of Jesus by loving our neighbors, striving for justice, growing spiritually, and celebrating in word, music, and art.
We offer time-honored Episcopal worship, but you'll find us incorporating a variety of traditions. In fact, in back-to-back visits you may encounter a service of contemplative silence, or an energetic service of gospel music, or a service of traditional classical fare. We'd love to give you the opportunity to use your musical gifts! Learn more on our Members page about last-minute schedule changes due to weather or health emergencies. Online worship is available on our YouTube channel. New worship service recordings are usually available Sunday afternoons.
Please see our Grow page for educational opportunities.
10AM Holy Eucharist Jesus is present with us each time we gather to remember him and give thanks by: proclaiming God’s Word, sharing the Lord’s Supper, singing hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs, and by praying for the church, the world, and for one another.
Your children are welcome to sit with you during the service, or they may participate in any of the programs listed below.
Please see our Members page for dates and times of Christmas or Holy Week events.
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.
For everyone who takes part in using the Pray Ground, be extra gentle with each other, help each other be respectful of other people’s space and safety. Help each other reflect prayerful voices and movements. Parents/Guardians, if your kiddos are in the Pray Ground on their own, we ask you to check in with them outside of worship about how they can make our space safe and welcoming for everyone. Ask them how they can bring their gifts and love to church too.
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.
Sunday Morning Healing Prayer: 10AM, each Sunday During communion at Sunday worship (in the side chapel), the healing team offers healing prayers with laying on of hands and anointing with oil, if desired. The healing team can pray for a specific concern or give a general prayer for health and well-being. The healing prayer team is also available in this area immediately following the service for more in depth discussion of concerns and for longer prayer times. We are also available by appointment.
Monthly Healing Prayer Service: Second Tuesdays, 7-8PM Every Christian has wrestled with how to pray for themselves or others suffering from illness. We long to witness healing such as Christ and his disciples performed. The healing prayer ministry can help us as we navigate difficult times of our lives and search for God’s peace and love. Come pray for God’s healing love at this ecumenical worship service. This intimate service includes scripture readings, communion, hymns and time for individual healing prayers. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
Healing prayer is simply bringing our needs to God through prayer and expectantly watching for the Holy to respond. We believe in seeking healing through all methods provided by God including traditional medicine, complementary medicine, therapy, pastoral counseling, AA groups, etc. We also believe that through prayer God performs amazing healing of body, mind and spirit. We pray for all manner of needs: healing of pain (e.g. arthritis, injury), healing of relationships, healing of destructive behaviors, healing of minor or serious medical conditions, healing of past memories or abusive relationships, general blessings for work and family, guidance on life changes, etc. We have witnessed many healings of body, mind and spirit through the grace and healing power of God. If you would like to learn more about healing prayer, please contact sarahsivright@aol.com
Wednesdays at 5:30PM Centering Prayer is a movement beyond conversation with God, to communion with God. It is a deepening of faith in God's abiding presence; of resting in God beyond thoughts, words and emotions. Join us on Wednesdays at 5:30PM to practice together. No experience necessary! Come to the 46th Street door and ring the church doorbell by 5:30 to join in.
The meeting includes two 20 minute sessions of Centering Prayer, with an opportunity to leave after the first 20 minutes, if desired. We meet in the worship space of the church during the summer.
Taizé Prayer
First Friday Taizé Prayer: 7PM, first Friday of each month (no Taizé service in July, August or January) Since 1998, First Friday Taizé Prayer 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.
The form of this service is quite simple: 1) Songs and Silences, 2) Scripture Reading and Meditation, 3) Great Silence, 4) Closing Prayer and Song.
Read more about the Taizé community in France or watch a ten-minute video about it.
Join Us!
Sunday Morning Worship 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