Grace Episcopal Church Newton

04/07/2023

Our Maundy Thursday service was a time of fellowship and sitting deeply in faith as we ate, sang, washed feet, stripped the altar, and continued to prepare our hearts for the days to come.

Please continue this journey with us tonight at our Good Friday worship at 7:30 PM.

And, of course, we look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning to celebrate the Risen Lord.

04/05/2023

03/21/2023

Two weeks ago, we asked the youth for their input. What do you want to talk about in Youth Group? What kinds of service opportunities would you like to participate in? What would you like to do for fun and social outings?

Someone said they wanted to joust. So this past Sunday, we jousted.

Someone also wanted to discuss racism inside and outside the Episcopal/Christian Church. So we discussed what Social Justice means to them and the difference between equality and equity.

I wonder how you understand Social Justice and what equality and equity mean to you.

02/28/2023

This Evening, Tuesday, 2/28, @ 7:00 PM EST

Join Paulette Fontaine and others as they speak about our Good News Garden with the wider Episcopal Church.

To join, use the following link. You need to register but should get a follow-up email immediately following completing registration.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscOGvrT4rHtAWzgXN9AIBY8RJMkMb51_m?mc_cid=48d0b31811&mc_eid=UNIQID__;!!NZvER7FxgEiBAiR_!psIB_JmSPbFnk8F07TLqoSdyHeKgTzahaBXCxBLB2hOJIbTwP5ybSPjxtH2-d_0xTURW29-Sqxgp_wMYMKDJYDieUOzl4xbRBpkNkn4$

See more info below:

The Good News Garden at Grace will be featured in a forthcoming video series and discussion launched by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church's Departments of Creation Care and Evangelism! See the press release below:

Good News Gardens is an agrarian ministry of The Episcopal Church that seeks the transformation of individuals, communities and the world through the ongoing restoration of right relationship with God, each other, and all of creation. "Sharing the Bounty: Stories from the Good News Gardens Movement" is a four-part video series featuring Episcopalians planting, praying, and proclaiming across varied contexts. Films will be released on Tuesdays in March, beginning with Grace Church in Newton on March 7. Find more information and reflection guides:

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/good-news-gardens/sharing-the-bounty/?mc_cid=d6264d152e&mc_eid=bc46b47aa2

Sharing the Bounty: Stories from the Good News Gardens Movement Good News Gardens is an agrarian ministry of The Episcopal Church that seeks the transformation of individuals, communities, and the world, […]

02/27/2023

This past Sunday, adults, youth, and children gathered for a shared Intergenerational Formation Hour to learn about the wonderful creation of God, that are birds. This Lent, adults in the Grace Discussion Group will focus on Creation Care. And children and youth have been talking about Creation for much of this year.

And if you still need a Lenten Practice, we invite you to 40 Birds of Lent. Please see the image attached for the description. Please let us know if you post or share so we can reshare it with the wider community. If you write a reflection and wish to share, email Patrick Kangrga, Minister for Christian Formation for Children & Youth.

40 Birds of Lent is an idea from Laurel Dykstra (no pronouns/they/them) an Anglican priest, environmental activist, and amateur naturalist.

02/22/2023

About 40 people gathered for Shrove Tuesday. We were filled with pancakes, good conversation, and love and laughter. It is always great to be reminded that we are better when we gather together.

02/14/2023

Shrove Tuesday pancakes on February 21st, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Join us as we celebrate the return of a much-missed Grace tradition.


RSVP Here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4daca92ca3fa7-shrove



In Christian traditions, we celebrate Shrove Tuesday which is like a big party as we conclude the season of Epiphany and prepare for the start of Lent. Come enjoy a time of pancakes, fellowship, activities and games.



This will be an intergenerational party for all ages.

Though RSVP is not required, it does help with preparing food.

01/18/2023

In December, the Rev. Dr. Regina L. Walton announced that she would be stepping down from her position as Pastor and Rector of Grace Church. Please join us this Sunday, January 22, as we celebrate her ministry and leadership and say a fond farewell to her and her family after almost nine years among us.

Regina writes, "It has been one of the great privileges of my life to serve this congregation. I want you to know: you will be in my heart forever."

Please follow our newsletter, Grace Today, for information about the leadership transition.

01/11/2023

Last week, the Children, Youth & Families of Grace hosted a fun-filled Epiphany Party!

Look forward to other events for families and all ages in the congregation full of fun, food, and fellowship.

01/04/2023

Join us for our Epiphany Family Night Party on Friday evening, January 6. Please RSVP and learn more here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4daca92ca3fa7-epiphany

12/26/2022

Seek God like the shepherds. Praise God like the angels. Give generously to strangers like the Magi from afar. Protect the vulnerable, with Joseph, and, with Mary, keep pondering the deep mystery of the Incarnation in your heart. Amen.

12/22/2022

Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at 4:00 or 6:00, in person or on our website (gracenewton.org). A blessed Christmas to all!