Grace Episcopal Church - Cedar Rapids

Grace Episcopal Church - Cedar Rapids Our Mission:
Embrace people where they are and provide a welcoming community for all seeking worship

08/29/2026

Weekly Updates 8/23
Holy Women, Holy Men

This Week
August 25 Louis, King, 1270
August 26 Simeon Bachos, the Ethiopian Eu**ch
August 27 Thomas Gallaudet with Henry Winter Syle, Priests, 1902 and 1890
August 28 Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Theologian, 430
August 29 The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Remembrances
This Week
August 27 Matthew Neyens

Birthdays
This Week
August 24 Margo DuVal
August 26 Ann Eckley, Adrien Stulken, Kathleen Wieland
August 28 Zach Leboeuf

Worship Minister Schedule

August 30 Ushers, Baskervilles Lector, Kathy Rhoads Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Judy/ Barbara Altar Guild

September 6 Ushers, Eckleys Lector, Zach Leboeuf Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Sandra/ Maria Altar Guild, Jack

September 13 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Johnathan Lartigue Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Kim/ Doug/ Janet Altar Guild, Ann/ Susie

Choir practice resumes this coming Sunday, August 3o, at 11:15. Come join us as we prepare for another season of making a joyful noise to the Lord! You need not be a great singer. All are welcome to take part. Thanks to Karla and Julie for leading us!

Our service in the park was a great success! The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and the worship was beautiful, thanks to Jack Greve leading us in music! Thanks to Ann Eckley for making the arrangements for the shelter and the perfect weather.

Rev. John will be out of town Sept. 1-4 for a Clergy Retreat in Dubuque. Please keep all clergy in your prayers as they take some time for quiet reflection and group exercises to deepen their connections to God and one another.

The next Laundry Love will be on Thursday, Sept. 10, 6-9pm at Clean Laundry on 6th St. SW. Please contact Ann Eckley if you are able to assist our neighbors in need of a hand up with clean clothes.

Rev. John has been participating in a local clergy group addressing an issue at St. Luke’s Hospital regarding how undocumented patients are handled. There will be a meeting at Grace Sept. 14th to bring their board members together with clergy to review their mission and our part in helping them serve people in Cedar Rapids regardless of status.

On October 11th, there will be another Safe Zone conversation at Christ Church. It is highly recommended, even if you have been to one before. Each time is unique and new learning can come to everyone who participates. Safe Zone creates a space where everyone can be heard regarding their questions about LGBTQIA+ people and how to create better understanding in the Church.

We are updating our Parish Directory. There is a copy of the existing directory on the shelf in the narthex. Please look at your listing and either make corrections or make a check mark to indicate that the information is correct.

THIS WEEK’S EPISCOTRIVIA: epistle – Literally, a letter, the name was given to the first of the two New Testament readings in the eucharist. The majority of these passages were taken from the epistolary literature of the NT, such as letters of Paul to communities of Christians in various places. On occasion, other books (Acts, Revelation, or OT readings) were substituted.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schirmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

Gathering under the open sky for worship this pas Sunday was such a blessing! Thank you to everyone who joined us for ou...
08/24/2026

Gathering under the open sky for worship this pas Sunday was such a blessing! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our outdoor service and provided food for our potluck, as well as, staying after for time together in fellowship. If you missed out this week we’d love to see you at Grace next Sunday!

08/22/2026

Weekly Updates 8/16

Holy Women, Holy Men

This Week
August 20 Bernard of Clairvaux, Monastic and Theologian, 1153
Next Week
August 25 Louis, King, 1270
August 26 Simeon Bachos, the Ethiopian Eu**ch
August 27 Thomas Gallaudet with Henry Winter Syle, Priests, 1902 and 1890
August 28 Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Theologian, 430
August 29 The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Remembrances
This Week
August 18 Ruth Jean Creger
Next Week
August 27 Matthew Neyens

Birthdays
This Week
August 19 Barbra Cray
August 20 Dinah Bloomhall, Keila Eddy
August 22 Janet Talley
August 23 Helen Ender
Next Week
August 24 Margo DuVal
August 26 Ann Eckley, Adrien Stulken, Kathleen Wieland

Worship Minister Schedule

August 23 Ushers, Kim McIrvin/Doug Wilson Lector, Sarah Thompson Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Karla/ Susie Altar Guild, Jessie

August 30 Ushers, Baskervilles Lector, Kathy Rhoads Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Judy/ Barbara Altar Guild

September 6 Ushers, Eckleys Lector, Zach Leboeuf Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Sandra/ Maria Altar Guild, Jack

Thanks to Sarah Thompson for her message on Sunday!

REMEMBER THAT WE ARE HAVING OUR SERVICE IN THE PARK THIS COMING SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 at Wanatee Park, in the Meadowlark Pavilion. We will begin at our usual 9:30 time and follow worship with a potluck picnic. Jack Greve will once again provide us with music. Come enjoy worship in the wonderful outdoors! Picnic update: There are two grills available if anyone wants to bring food to grill - you do need to bring your own charcoal. There are electrical plugs if you need to plug anything in to keep it warm. Also there is a playground across the road and also a permanent ladder toss and bags/cornhole game next to the pavilion. Bathrooms are close by.

On October 11th, there will be another Safe Zone conversation at Christ Church. It is highly recommended, even if you have been to one before. Each time is unique, and new learning can come to everyone who participates. Safe Zone creates a space where everyone can be heard regarding their questions about LGBTQIA+ people and how to create better understanding in the Church.

We are updating our Parish Directory. There is a copy of the existing directory on the shelf in the narthex. Please look at your listing and either make corrections or make a check mark to indicate that the information is correct.

Fall Convocation Meeting will be online from 9 to 11 am, Saturday, August 22nd. Each congregation in the diocese is part of a "Convocation," and all Convocations meet jointly twice a year. The first part of the meeting has information, updates, and news relevant to everyone; then each convocation goes into its own breakout room for check-in and discussion. All are welcome to attend, and diocesan convention delegates and any in congregational leadership roles (clergy, vestry, wardens, treasurer, communications, etc.) are encouraged to come and bring a friend. Go to iowaepiscopal.org to register.

First Light Christian Fellowship will celebrate thirty years of promoting racial reconciliation, as well as support for young people of color through Build a Life and prostate screening for the underserved. There will be a “Potbless” meal (a potluck where luck is not involved!) followed by a program and worship. Rev. John has served on the board since 2021, and will share emcee duties for the program. Come and join people from various churches in Linn County in fellowship and prayer at Marion Christian Church on Saturday, August 22nd, at 5pm.

THIS WEEK’S EPISCOTRIVIA: Eucharistic Elements—Bread and wine that are consecrated in the Eucharist. The bread recalls the work of human hands required to harvest the wheat and make the bread and the companionship of sharing. The wine recalls festivity and celebration, along with sacrifice. These elements of the communal meal are offered by the congregation and blessed during the Great Thanksgiving. The bread and wine are commonly called “elements” or “species.” The elements are the outward and visible signs in the sacrament of the Eucharist. The body and blood of Christ are understood to be really present in the eucharistic elements after consecration.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schirmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s updates.

08/08/2026

Weekly Updates 8/2

Holy Women, Holy Men

This Week
August 3 Joanna, Mary, and Salome, Myrrh-Bearing Women
August 7 John Mason Neale, Priest and Hymnographer, 1866
August 8 Dominic, Priest and Friar, 1221
Next Week
August 10 Laurence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, 258
August 11 Clare of Assisi, Monastic, 1253
August 12 Florence Nightingale, Nurse, 1910
August 13 Jeremy Taylor, Bishop and Theologian, 1667
August 14 Jonathan Myrick Daniels, Martyr, 1965

Remembrances

This Week
August 3 Elaine Kohl
August 5 Homer Mann, Chase Johnson
August 9 Rowe Zhems
Next Week
August 10 John Mann
August 15 Russ Olson

Worship Minister Schedule

August 9 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Sandra Ong Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Sarah/ Darrell Altar Guild, Ann/ Susie

August 16 Ushers, Lyle Offerman/Mason Eckley Lector, Ramon Howe Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Kim/ Doug/ Janet Altar Guild, Barb/ Judy

August 23 Ushers, Kim McIrvin/Doug Wilson Lector, Sarah Thompson Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Karla/ Susie Altar Guild, Jessie

Our annual Pontoon Boat Fellowship event Sunday, August 9th is canceled. We were unable to find a vehicle to put the boat into the water, so it was necessary to cancel the event.

Our next Fellowship event will be at Fireside Winery, 1755 P Avenue, Marengo, Iowa (between Marengo and South Amana) on Sunday, September 13th, after church. There will be music from 1:00 - 4:00, and they have food (light fare) and drink (both alcoholic and non) available for anyone who would like.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the common room. If interested, please sign up (or let Mason Eckley know) so that he can have an idea of how many to expect.

If you have any questions, please contact Mason.

Laundry Love will be at Clean Laundry on 6th St SW on Thursday, August 13th, from 6-9pm. Contact Ann Eckley if you are able to help our neighbors in need by providing detergent, dryer sheets, and funds for up to three loads of laundry per person.

We are preparing to update our Parish Directory. There is a copy of the existing directory on the shelf in the narthex. Please look at your listing and either make corrections or make a check mark to indicate that the information is correct.

Fall Convocations Meeting will be online from 9 to 11 am, Saturday, August 22nd. Each congregation in the diocese is part of a "Convocation" and all Convocations meet jointly twice a year. The first part of the meeting has information, updates, and news relevant to everyone; then each Convocation goes into its own breakout room for check-in and discussion. All are welcome to attend, and diocesan convention delegates and any in congregational leadership roles (clergy, vestry, wardens, treasurer, communications, etc.) are encouraged to come and bring a friend. Go to iowaepiscopal.org to register.

First Light Christian Fellowship will celebrate Thirty years of promoting racial reconciliation, as well as support for young people of color through Build a Life, and prostate screening for the underserved. There will be a “Potbless” meal (a potluck where luck is not involved!) followed by a program and worship. Rev. John has served on the board since 2021, and will share emcee duties for the program. Come and join people from various churches in Linn County in fellowship and prayer at Marion Christian Church on Saturday, August 22nd, at 5pm.

Our annual service in the park and picnic will be at Wanatee Park, in the Meadowlark Pavilion, on August 23rd. We will begin at our usual 9:30 time and follow worship with a potluck picnic. Jack Greve will once again provide us with music. Come enjoy worship in the wonderful outdoors! Picnic update: There are two grills available if anyone wants to bring food to grill - you do need to bring your own charcoal. There are electrical plugs if you need to plug anything in to keep it warm. Also there is a playground across the road and also a permanent ladder toss and bags/corn hole game next to the pavilion. Bathrooms are close by.

On October 11th, there will be another Safe Zone conversation at Christ Church. It is highly recommended, even if you have been to one before. Each time is unique and new learning can come to everyone who participates. Safe Zone creates a space where everyone can be heard regarding their questions about LGBTQIA+ people and how to create better understanding in the Church.

THIS WEEK’S EPISCOTRIVIA: kerygma – a Greek term used in the New Testament to mean either the content or act of proclamation or preaching. The term began to be used in English early in the 20th century to signify the core of the Christian gospel, particularly referring to the characteristic evangelistic formulations of the early church.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schirmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

08/01/2026

Weekly Updates 7/26
Holy Women, Holy Men
This Week

July 27 William Reed Huntington, Priest, 1909
July 28 Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer, 1750
July 29 Mary and Martha of Bethany/ The Ordination of the Philadelphia Eleven
July 30 William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833
July 31 Ignatius of Loyola, Priest and Spiritual Writer, 1556
Next Week

August 1 Joseph of Arimathaea
Remembrances
This Week

July 27 Joe Kiecksee
July 28 Ava Ashlock
July 31 Gayle Olson
Next Week

August 3 Elaine Kohl
August 5 Homer Mann, Chase Johnson
August 9 Rowe Zhems

Birthdays
This Week
July 31 Carly Croy
Anniversaries
This Week
July 28 David and Diane Eddy

Worship Minister Schedule
August 2 Ushers, Eckleys Lector, Lance Mack Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Julie/ Sandra/ Maria Altar Guild, Jack

August 9 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Sandra Ong Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Sarah/ Darrell Altar Guild, Ann/ Susie

August 16 Ushers, Lyle Offerman/Mason Eckley Lector, Ramon Howe Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Kim/ Doug/ Janet Altar Guild, Barb/ Judy

Links to Sunday’s readings and sermon:
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It is with deep sadness that we write with news of the death this weekend of the Reverend Canon Kathleen Sue Milligan, priest of the Diocese of Iowa. We will know more in time about plans for a service and imagine a memorial taking place at some point later on. Today, we commend her to your prayers for peace beyond what we can imagine for her, and commend our sister to the loving arms of the God she knew loved her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Kathleen. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
This coming Sunday, August 2nd, is Episcopalians at the Ballpark. We will join our friends from Christ Episcopal Church at the Kernels baseball game at 1pm. The weather is predicted to be pleasant! Rev. John has secured a few tickets for those who wish to attend. They are $15 apiece, negotiable if that is a burden. Come enjoy some baseball fun in the sun!

Laundry Love will be at Clean Laundry on 6th St SW on Thursday, August 13th, from 6-9pm. Contact Ann Eckley if you are able to help our neighbors in need by providing detergent, dryer sheets, and funds for up to three loads of laundry per person.

First Light Christian Fellowship will celebrate Thirty years of promoting racial reconciliation, as well as support for young people of color through Build a Life, and prostate screening for the underserved. There will be a “Potbless” meal (a potluck where luck is not involved!) followed by a program and worship. Rev. John has served on the board since 2021, and will share emcee duties for the program. Come and join people from various churches in Linn County in fellowship and prayer at Marion Christian Church on Saturday, August 22nd, at 5pm.

Our annual service in the park and picnic will be at Wanatee Park, in the Meadowlark Pavilion, on August 23rd. We will begin at our usual 9:30 time and follow worship with a potluck picnic. Jack Greve will once again provide us with music. Come enjoy worship in the wonderful outdoors!

Please join us for our September fellowship event at Fireside Winery, 1755 P Avenue, Marengo, Iowa (between Marengo and South Amana) on Sunday, September 13th, after church. There will be music from 1:00 - 4:00, and they have food (light fare) and drink (both alcoholic and non) available for anyone who would like.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the common room. If interested, please sign up (or let Mason Eckley know) so that he can have an idea of how many to expect.

If you have any questions, please contact Mason

On October 11th, there will be another Safe Zone conversation at Christ Church. It is highly recommended, even if you have been to one before. Each time is unique and new learning can come to everyone who participates. Safe Zone creates a space where everyone can be heard regarding their questions about LGBTQIA+ people and how to create better understanding in the Church.

THIS WEEK’S EPISCOTRIVIA: Primate – The chief bishop in an Anglican Province is called a primate. In the United States, the Presiding Bishop serves as “Chief Pastor and Primate.” The 1978 Lambeth Conference requested that primates’ meetings should be established to enable regular consultation among the primates of the Anglican Communion. The primates’ meeting provides opportunities for collegiality and enables the primates to provide support for the Archbishop of Canterbury.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schirmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

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07/09/2026

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07/03/2026

Weekly Updates 6/28
Holy Women, Holy Men
This Week

July 1 Pauli Murray, Priest, 1985
July 2 Moses the Black, Monastic and Martyr, c.400
Next Week
July 6 Eva Lee Matthews, Monastic, 1928
July 8 Priscilla and Aquila, Coworkers of the Apostle Paul
July 11 Benedict of Nursia, Monastic, c. 543

Remembrances

This Week
June 29 Ernest Sykora, Jr.
Next Week
July 10 Charles Schirmer
July 12 Norm Kohl
Birthdays
This Week
July 1 Kelly Gibson
Next Week
July 6 Sarah Thompson
July 7 Sinclair Ender

Anniversaries
Next Week
July 12 Steve & Julie Stulken

Worship Minister Schedule

July 5 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Sarah Thompson Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Sarah/ Darrell Altar Guild, Jack

July 12 Ushers, Lyle Offerman/Mason Eckley Lector, Kathy Rhoads Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Kim/ Doug/ Janet Altar Guild, Ann/ Susie

July 19 Ushers, Kim McIrvin/Doug Wilson Lector, Zach Leboeuf Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Karla/ Susie Altar Guild, Barb/ Judy

Happy Fourth of July and our 250th birthday as a nation! May we all celebrate safely this weekend and give thanks for what is still an experiment in democracy. We have seen recently just how fragile and strong we can be at the same time. Pray that God will guide us all into a more just and peaceful time.

On July 4th, from 11-1, the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County will be at Greensquare Park for a prayer for peace to promote understanding and stand for Justice. Please come and pray with our neighbors for a stronger community.

The Bishop’s visit was an occasion to celebrate who we are as part of the diocese and also who we may yet become as we discern our way forward. The discernment workshop held during Coffee Hour reminded us that each one of us must be in a constant state of discernment regarding our identity as Christians and our own journey of faith. The circular process of acknowledging God’s presence, finding God’s invitation, and finding our response to that invitation leads not only to answers for current questions, but also leads us more deeply into seeing every decision we make in life as one that is rooted in faith. Thank you, Bishop Betsey, for introducing us to this process. May we all engage it in our lives as individuals as well as a congregation.

Q***r and Christian, a panel discussion sharing different views on the meeting point of q***r and Christian identities, will be held in the parish hall at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 11th, at 1pm.
Pridefest was a great success last Saturday, with a parade, live entertainment, and about 130 tables for businesses, health care/mental health care, and faith communities who are dedicated to providing support and services to our LGABTQIA+ neighbors. Rev John spent time at the Christ Church table as well as networking among other groups It was a beautiful day and full of joy!

Little did we know that our Fellowship event at Biaggi’s Restaurant would be followed by their closing after 25 years! There was no indication while we were there that we would be among the last to enjoy their food and service. Best of luck to all their former employees as they navigate finding new opportunities.

Our next Fellowship event is our annual Pontoon Boat excursion, July 19th, from 3-7pm. Ramon Howe will be hosting and will have a sign-up sheet in the Common Room for those who are interested.

Rob Hogg from Christ Church is organizing a day of baseball with the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday, August 2nd, at 1pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Rob by phone or email {[email protected]}

The annual church picnic will be Sunday, August 23 at Wanatee Park, Meadowlark pavillion at 9:30. More details will follow as it gets closer to that date. Any questions, contact Ann Eckley, 319-981-0942 or [email protected].

This week’s EPISCOTRIVIA: benediction – A blessing pronounced by a bishop or priest at the conclusion of a worship service. In a general sense, it may refer to any prayer that closes a meeting or gathering.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

06/26/2026

Weekly Updates 6/21
Holy Women, Holy Men
This Week
June 22 Alban, Martyr, c. 304
June 26 Isabel Florence Hapgood, Ecumenist, 1928
Next Week
July 1 Pauli Murray, Priest, 1985
July 2 Moses the Black, Monastic and Martyr, c.400

Remembrances
This Week
June 22 Betty Croy
June 23 Kenneth Cray, John Wiley
June 24 Thomas Mann
Next Week
June 29 Ernest Sykora, Jr.
Birthdays
This Week
June 22 Jack Baskerville
Next Week
July 1 Kelly Gibson

Worship Minister Schedule
June 28 Ushers, Eckleys Lector, Ramon Howe Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Julie/ Sandra/ Maria Altar Guild, Jessie
July 5 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Sarah Thompson Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Sarah/ Darrell Altar Guild, Jack
July 12 Ushers, Lyle Offerman/Mason Eckley Lector, Kathy Rhoads Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Kim/ Doug/ Janet Altar Guild, Barb/ Judy

The Bishop is coming! The Bishop is coming! Bishop Betsey Monnot will be making her visitation this coming Sunday. She will preside and preach at our service. Afterward, she would like to meet with the congregation during coffee hour and the Vestry after that. We have no baptisms or confirmations, so the service will be “normal.”
If you are able, please bring an item for coffee hour… “heavy hors d’oeuvres”… so we might show off our famous hospitality!
Our Music Director, Julie Stulken, will be out of town. We will welcome Kurt Juul, from Iowa City and occasionally New Song, to play for us during the service.

June is Pride month! Pridefest Cedar Rapids will feature entertainment and a parade. Local businesses and organizations will have booths to let our LGBTQIA+ neighbors know that they are loved and supported. Christ Episcopal Church has a booth, and people from Grace are invited to join them in greeting people and letting them know a little bit about who we are as the Episcopal Church and showing our EpiscoPride! The event is on June 27, from 11am to 6pm, at NewBo. For more details, contact Rev. John.

Friday, June 26th, is our next Fellowship event. We will gather at Biaggi’s Restaurant at 6:30pm. Sign-up is in the Common Room. Come join in the fun!

On July 4th, from 11-1, the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County will be at Greensquare Park for a prayer for peace to promote understanding and stand for Justice. Please come and pray with our neighbors for a stronger community.

Q***r and Christian, a panel discussion sharing different views on the meeting point of q***r and Christian identities, will be held in the parish hall at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 11th, at 1pm.

This week’s EPISCOTRIVIA: glebe – From the Latin for “clod” or “soil.” Glebes were farmlands set aside for the support of the clergy in American colonies where the Church of England was established. These glebes sometimes included homes, barns, and slaves. Glebes were usually two hundred or more acres. It could be farmed to supplement the rector’s salary, or it could be leased to others. After the American Revolution, most of the glebes were transferred to the newly organized Protestant Episcopal Church. The Baptists in Virginia led an effort to seize the glebe lands, backing the passage of an act that seized glebe lands purchased prior to 1777 upon the death or resignation of the parish’s rector. This Act contributed to the decline of the Episcopal Church in Virginia after the Revolution.

If there is anything you wish to have add to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

06/19/2026

Weekly Updates 6/14
Holy Women, Holy Men
This Week
June 15 Evelyn Underhill, Mystic and Writer, 1947
June 16 Joseph Butler, Bishop and Theologian, 1752
June 17 Marina the Monk, Monastic, 5th century
June 18 Bernard Mizeki, Martyr, 1896
June 19 Adelaide Teague Case, Educator, 1948
Next Week
June 22 Alban, Martyr, c. 304
June 26 Isabel Florence Hapgood, Ecumenist, 1928

Birthdays
This Week
June 15 Leslie Croy
June 16 Charles Pearson
June 17 Paul Jeffery Mann

Remembrances
This Week
June 15 Sabrina, Melissa, and Jan Jackson
Next Week
June 22 Betty Croy
June 23 Kenneth Cray, John Wiley
June 24 Thomas Mann
Birthdays
Next Week
June 22 Jack Baskerville

Worship Minister Schedule

June 21 Ushers, Baskervilles Lector, Sandra Ong Acolyte, Zach Leboeuf Coffee Hour, Judy/ Barbara Altar Guild, Barb/ Judy

June 28 Ushers, Eckleys Lector, Ramon Howe Acolyte, Sarah Thompson Coffee Hour, Julie/ Sandra/ Maria Altar Guild, Jessie

July 5 Ushers, Bracewells Lector, Sarah Thompson Acolyte, Lance Mack Coffee Hour, Sarah/ Darrell Altar Guild, Jack

The commemoration of Juneteenth is this week! The African American History Museum will host a festival on Saturday, June 20th, from 12-6pm. It will include live music, local nonprofit and business organizations, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities.

June is Pride month! Pridefest Cedar Rapids will feature entertainment and a parade. Local businesses and organizations will have booths to let our LGBTQIA+ neighbors that they are loved and supported. Christ Episcopal Church has a booth and people from Grace are invited to join them in greeting people and letting them know a little bit about who we are as the Episcopal Church and show our EpiscoPride! The event is on June 27, from 11am-6pm, at NewBo. For more details, contact Rev. John.

Friday, June 26th, is our next Fellowship event. We will gather at Biaggi’s Restaurant at 6:30pm. Sign-up is in the Common Room. Come join in the fun!

Sunday, June 28th is the official visitation by our Bishop. We will have a heavy Coffee Hour offering as she leads us in a brief workshop about discernment. Afterward, Bishop Monnot will meet with the vestry. If you are able to help with extra food for coffee hour, please let Rev. John know. If you would like to reaffirm your baptismal vows, be baptized or received into the Episcopal Church, please let Rev. John know this week so arrangements can be made.

Celtic Worship with Communion is offered weekly, Sundays at 6pm, at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 40 th St.NE. “A unique experience for spiritual growth inspired by the wisdom of the Celtic Christian Tradition. We embrace the mystery of creation through the gentle rhythms of folk music, poetry readings, hymns, a short Gospel reflection, prayerful candle lighting, and Holy Communion which is open to all people. This service offers time for quiet introspection.”

Rob Hogg is once again planning an evening of baseball at the Kernels with fellow Episco-PALS. The game starts at 1pm on Sunday, August 2nd. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Rob via phone call or email. His email is [email protected]

This week’s EPISCOTRIVIA: Ciborium – A container with a lid resembling a chalice that holds consecrated bread that is placed in the tabernacle.

If there is anything you wish to have added to the Weekly Updates, please contact Rev. John ([email protected]) or Allie Schmer ([email protected]) Please email any items to them by 10am on Wednesdays for inclusion in that week’s Updates.

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525 A Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(319) 362-1929

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