Grace in The Plains

09/12/2026

Thank you to our friends at Kinloch Farm for their support of our Peas & Grace Food Pantry.

We are looking forward to the 3rd Annual “Reach the Roots” Kinloch Farm Tour, and the Open Fire Catering.

09/11/2026

The Benediction - From today's 9/11 Memorial Service.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. Amen.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. Amen.

May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in the world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done to bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor. Amen.

The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

09/11/2026

Join us this Sunday, September 13 at 9:30 am for one combined worship service to celebrate Homecoming Sunday - the Kick Off of our program year.

Come worship. Come reconnect.
Come see what’s happening at Grace.
Come discover where you belong in our community of faith.

Following the service, everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for fellowship and opportunity to learn about our ministries. Bring a dish to share (sign up for the potluck below).

We hope you'll join us.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ABA928A1FFC34-65032710-homecoming #/

09/10/2026

Tomorrow, we will gather at 9:30 am for a Service of Remembrance in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The service will conclude with the tolling of the bell.

Together, we will remember and honor the lives lost on that day, hold in prayer all those whose lives were forever changed, and look toward a future grounded in peace, hope, and reconciliation.

All are welcome to join us.

09/09/2026

Some notes for dealing with conflict.
Based on Matthew 18:15–20 - and Father Santiago's sermon on Sunday.

1. Start with yourself.
Pray. Examine.
What happened?
What story am I telling myself?
Ask God to reveal the roots of the conflict.

2. Go directly to the person.
Jesus says to go privately.
Listen. Be curious.
Seek to understand;
not to solve, prove, or win.

3. Bring in another person when needed.
Someone emotionally mature and trusted by both.
Someone who won’t take sides or triangulate, but can offer perspective.

4. Sometimes the wider community is needed.
Let the community pray and discern.
Seek truth together.

The goal is always understanding,
and, if possible, communion.

09/08/2026

A big thank you to our friends at Middleburg Life for featuring our Wood Ministry in their September issue.

If you’d like to learn more about this ministry, come join us for our next Wood Workday this Saturday, September 12, at 9:00 am. We’ll be splitting and stacking wood as we build up a good supply for the fall rush.

Come lend a hand, meet some great people, and help us keep this ministry going.

https://www.middleburglife.com/current-issue/

09/07/2026

Join us on Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 pm at the Middleburg Humane Foundation for our Blessing of the Animals. Bring your dogs, cats, and other beloved pets for a special blessing from Father Santiago.

If your pet isn’t comfortable around other animals, bring a photo instead. Photos of pets who have died during the past year are also welcome as we remember and honor them. Bring a friend or family member, and join us for this joyful service with our partners at the Middleburg Humane Foundation!

09/06/2026

You know what really creates conflict in a church? When the parson preaches for 17 whole minutes!!! 😂

Good thing Father Santiago preached a practical sermon about how to deal with conflict—because, apparently, he's got some experience in that department!

Watch the sermon and join the conversation: How do we faithfully navigate conflict when it inevitably arises?

Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: On Communion and C...

09/06/2026

If you agree with this napkin, today's sermon is for you. Join us at 9:30 am for our Holy Eucharist service. All are welcome.

PS, Napkins can be reasonable.

09/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the first concert of the Grace Church Concert Series is SOLD OUT!

VOCES8 will be performing on Friday, October 16, and we’re delighted to be welcoming a wonderful crowd for what promises to be a beautiful evening of music.

And the season continues! Our next concert features Charm City Junction, bringing their joyful blend of bluegrass and roots music to Grace Church on Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for Charm City Junction and all the remaining concerts in the series.

Get tickets and learn more about the Concert Series. We can’t wait to share these wonderful evenings of music with you!

https://www.gracetheplains.org/music/concert-series/