Grace in The Plains

06/08/2026

Tomorrow, we'll dive into the movie The Apostle (1998). We will gather at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall to discuss this intriguing film and celebrate the legacy of Robert Duvall.

Watch the movie at your convenience, bring your own dinner, and enjoy the drinks provided and dessert.

In July, immerse yourself in the book The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. We’ll meet on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 pm for a lively book discussion (in August we will discuss the film Hamnet). Don’t miss out on these exciting events. Mark your calendars for a summer of great stories and delightful company. Invite a friend or family member.

06/07/2026

"Get thee out. Go forth. Go to the outdoors. Often. Sometimes to wild places. Bring someone or go alone. No agenda. Be attentive. Taste and see the goodness of God."

Father Santiago's sermon today: an invitation to seek and find God in nature this summer.

Sermon for the Second Sunday after PentecostGrace in The Plains i...

06/05/2026

A beautiful moment from Sunday’s Choral Evensong. May this offering of music and prayer bring you peace this evening.

Anthem from Choral Evensong for Trinity Sunday - May 31, 2026Grac...

06/04/2026

On Saturday, June 20th at 5:00 pm, please join us for a special Service of Thanksgiving as we mark America’s 250th anniversary.

Together, we’ll give thanks for God’s blessings on our common home and seek renewed hope for the future.

Stay afterward for a festive celebration with food and live music. All are welcome!

06/03/2026

During the summer, June to August, our two Sunday morning services (8:00 and 10:30 am) are merged into one 9:30 am service, and there is no Adult Forum. The first combined service will be on Sunday, June 7th. A simple coffee hour follows, often outdoors.

06/02/2026

Have you seen the latest issue of Country Zest and Style?

We’re delighted that Father Santiago is featured the summer edition! Many thanks to Carina Elgin for a wonderful interview and to the team at Country Zest & Style for sharing the story.

Be sure to pick up a copy and learn more about the life and ministry of Grace in The Plains!

https://www.countryzestandstyle.com/

06/01/2026

Grounded in the love of Christ and the dignity of every human being, Grace in The Plains is fully affirming and inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people, no strings attached.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you. We believe that everyone is a beloved child of God. We welcome all into the full life of this parish and seek to reflect God's expansive love in our worship, fellowship, service, and leadership.

05/31/2026

"By contemplating the life of the Holy Trinity, we discover that that love is not a transaction but a communion, a connection we nurture and grow."

Today's sermon by Father Santiago Rodriguez.

Sermon for Trinity SundayGrace in The Plains is a place of spiritual growth and renewal. Whoever you are, and wherever you come from, you are welcome.Our ser...

05/30/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Join us at 8:00 am or 10:30 am as we explore this mystery together. You are also warmly invited to our Trinity Sunday Choral Evensong at 5:00 pm, an ancient Anglican service of prayer, scripture, and music.

In one sense, every Sunday is Trinity Sunday, because Christians understand God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Three in One (Tri-Unitas), a communion of love.

The roots of this mystery run deep in the prayers of Israel. In Isaiah’s vision, the angels sing, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” And in the Shema, prayed daily by faithful Jews, we hear: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4).

The early Christians came to understand this one God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and through the continuing presence of the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is not abstract “holy math,” but a living invitation into the love and life of God.

Icon by Ivanka Demchuk.

05/29/2026

Join us for an evening of music, laughter, and fun under the stars as we watch The Sound of Music! Sing along to your favorite songs while enjoying popcorn and refreshments. This special community event is co-hosted by The Plains Community League, Grace Episcopal Church, and Windy Hill Foundation. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.