Grace Church in New York

This Week at Grace

Worship Services – Week of April 11th

Sunday, April 11th at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM (In Person and Live Streamed)

9:00 am – Holy Eucharist and Hymns
11:00 am – Morning Prayer
The Church is open for in-person* worship 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Clergy: The Rev. J. Donald Waring, Rector, The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr. (preaching)
Music: The Adult Choir; Dr. Patrick Allen, organ

Followed by fellowship* in the Rectory Garden 12:30 pm

Wednesday, April 14th at 6:00 PM (In Person and Zoom)

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Evening Prayer and Homily
The Church is open for in-person* worship from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Clergy: The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.

*All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines during in-person worship and events. Please preregister to adhere to covid19 safety protocols.

The Weekly Epistle

Read the Rector’s Letter

Sunday Forum – April 18th

Coffee Hour @ 10:00 AM (Zoom Event)

Sunday Forum – Login to Zoom, grab a cup of coffee and join the clergy of Grace Church for a virtual coffee hour. If you are interested in participating please contact the Rev. Thomas Szczerba or see The Weekly Epistle.

Impressions From The Pandemic

As there is very little written about the 1918 Flu Epidemic, the Archives Committee would like mark the first-year anniversary of the New York City shutdown, by collecting thoughts, experiences, and memories from Grace Church parishioners about life during “The Pause”. Submit your reflections to Impressions From The Pandemic.

The Weekly Epistle

Read the Rector’s Letter

Impressions From The Pandemic

Bach At Noon

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday @ 12:20 PM (Live in the Church and on Facebook Live)

Bach at Noon – 30 minutes of music by J.S. Bach, played on the Bicentennial Organ.
Open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday
Offered on Facebook Live: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Canterbury Downtown Campus Ministry

Sunday @ 5:00 PM (Zoom Event)

Canterbury Downton – This is an open and inclusive Christian community of, by, and for university students of all campuses in lower Manhattan. During the academic year we gather for weekly worship, a free meal, service-learning opportunities, and adventurous outings. We enjoy taking time to play, pray and serve together. Students of all religious backgrounds are invited to join us as we seek to grow together in community and Christ. For zoom access and more information, visit the Canterbury Downtown Facebook page, or contact the Rev. Megan E. Sanders, Chaplain, Canterbury Downtown.

Centering Prayer

Monday @ 12:15 – 12:45 PM (Zoom Event)

Centering Prayer – Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. Led by Currie Estreich, MA, Spiritual Direction, the General Theological Seminary. For Zoom access, please check The Weekly Epistle or email the Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr. well before the event.

Children’s Chapel

Sunday @ 10:00 AM (New Time!) (Zoom Event)

Children’s Chapel – Join Mother Julia and Father Thomas from 10:00 – 10:25 am to say our hellos, read and discuss the story of the day from our Children’s Bible, and then say our prayers together. (Designed for ages 4-10, but the whole family is welcome.) For Zoom access, please see The Weekly Epistle, or email the Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr. well before the event.

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM (Zoom Event)
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

Men’s Bible Study – The men of Grace Church are invited to join us via Zoom for a bible study on the lectionary for the coming Sunday. This bible study will take place on the first and third Wednesday of the month and will run until June. If you are interested in participating please contact the Rev. Thomas Szczerba.