Adults
Upcoming Events for Adults
Grace Church Women
The Grace Church Women (GCW) is a vibrant blend of all ages, acting as a creative, energetic influence in the parish. Throughout the year, the GCW brings the community together at a variety of fundraisers and events, such as breast cancer education discussions, presentations by the League of Women Voters, Shrove Sunday brunch, summer ice cream socials, and Trivia Night. Funds raised help support our food ministry partner, The Red Door Place, the New York Haiti Project, and House with Heart, among others. The Grace Church Christmas Fair is hosted by the GCW each year in early November. Contact the Rev. Eva Suarez to learn more.
Hospitality Guild
Throughout the year, Grace Church puts on many special events and opportunities for table fellowship. At parish dinners, summer cookouts, and other festive receptions, the Hospitality Guild helps set the table, lay the buffet, and extend the church’s hospitality to members and newcomers alike. If you would like to be on the list of people we reach out to as hospitality volunteers, please contact Travis Kenendy.
Sundays
The Sunday Forum: 10 – 10:45 am
Sunday Evening Classes: 6:45 – 8 pm
Canterbury Downtown: 6 – 8:30 pm
The Sunday Forum
The Sunday Forum is a weekly series held in the Reception Room and on Zoom. Topics center on matters of faith and practice that are an important part of being Christian. Please see The Weekly Epistle for Zoom access.
Sunday Classes
Current Class (through October 25): Bible Passages for Bad Days
It’s not fun, but all of us have bad days. Can you think of a time when a family member wasn’t doing well, or work got you down, or the world was too much with you? Those days are hard to navigate but, thankfully, Scripture is filled with wisdom and examples of how to traverse troubling times. Meeting a total of four evenings, this course explores passages from the Bible along with other resources in a small group setting. Led by the Rev. James Morton, we meet in the chantry on Sunday nights immediately following the 6 pm service. No advance reading is necessary to participate. Refreshments served.
Canterbury Downtown
Canterbury Downtown is an open and inclusive Episcopal campus ministry for students of Manhattan colleges. Students of all religious and cultural backgrounds are invited to share in a faith-based community, connect with one another, and grow together in Christ. During the academic year, students gather for worship, conversation, and a complimentary meal with Canterbury Downtown Chaplain, the Rev. Megan E. Sanders, following the Sunday 6 pm service in the chantry. All college students are welcome.
Mondays
Centering Prayer: 12:15 – 12:45 pm
Centering Prayer
In person and on Zoom, we offer Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. Centering prayer is led by Currie Estreich, MA, Spiritual Direction, the General Theological Seminary. Please see The Weekly Epistle for Zoom access. To practice in person, please come to the southeast corner of the church, just to the right of the organ and behind the pulpit.
Wednesdays
Women’s Bible Study: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Wednesday Evening Classes: 6:45 – 8 pm
Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study meets weekly during the program year on Zoom to discuss the Bible, engage in lively conversation, pray together, and build a community of support and learning. Please contact the Rev. Eva Suarez for more information.
Wednesday Classes
Current Class (through October 28): The Books of Ecclesiastes and Job
Together, we dive into the books of Ecclesiastes and Job, led by the Rev. Eva Suarez. Join us in the reception room immediately following the 6 pm Eucharist as we explore two of the strangest and most challenging texts in the Bible. Light refreshments are served, and we adjourn by 8 pm.
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