Spring Clean Up, Sat. April 12

On Saturday, April 12th from 9AM-12Noon is our “Spring Clean Up Day” around the church as we prepare for Holy Week. No previous landscaping or construction experience required! If you enjoy working in the dirt or just want to help out, please reach out to Wayne Ruben or Don Nocerino and let them know you are coming! Bagels, Doughnuts, and Coffee/Tea provided to help give you energy!

Family Day.-April 26

On Saturday April 26th at Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Families from Across the Episcopal Diocese of Newark will gather at the Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) to fellowship and watch a Major League Soccer match together. CLICK HERE for more information and register by April 9th for tickets.

Lent Book Study

Our Neighborhood Book Study will use the work by Franciscan monk and priest, Father Richard Rohr titled “Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount.” Richard Rohr explores each of the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, explaining the historical, cultural and religious context of each verse and offering guidance for what it means for Christians today. He shows that what Jesus offers in the Sermon on the Mount is nothing short of revolutionary. Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings on Zoom at 7:30PM beginning March 13th.

Lent Bible Study

Our Neighborhood Bible Study this Lent is called “Bread of Life: Gather. Savor. Share” from Illustrated Ministries. The world feels heavy—divided and uncertain. Hearts ache, minds seek peace, and souls hunger for hope. This study will highlight how Jesus fed people—not just their bodies but also their souls—with good news, stories of redemption, and parables that showed the way of God’s Kingdom from the Gospels. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays beginning on March 12th. Sessions will be offered weekly In-Person at Grace Church at 10:30AM and on Zoom at 7:30PM.

Lent Forum

“Will You? A Lenten Study of Your Baptismal Promises.” will be held March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13 following coffee hour in the Fellowship Room (office conference room area). When we are initiated into the church with the water of baptism, we answer a series of questions called the Baptismal Covenant which are affirmed at our Confirmation and at other times during the church year. The first three questions echo the words of our creeds, our beliefs about God and the church. The last five questions focus on action. They each begin with the words: "Will You?"

Adult Confirmation

Are you an Adult who has not yet been Confirmed (or Received) into The Episcopal Church? If you would like to be this spring please reach out to Rev. Asa about information on the process for being Confirmed in The Episcopal Church (or being Received - those who were already Confirmed in The Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or other Christian Tradition with Apostolic Succession).

Altar Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings 2025

Please contact the church office if you would like to offer altar flowers. Your check for $50.00 can be submitted on or near that date. Sanctuary Candles can be offered as well for $20.

Grace Diners Club

You will have the opportunity to get to know members of your Grace Church family a little better over dinner once a month. The Grace Diners Club is open to everyone: singles, couples, families - EVERYONE! More information will be available in the coming weeks - reach out to Kristin and David with questions or to sign up you and/or your family.

Monthly Pizza and Prayer

We have an exciting and NEW opportunity this year for children and their families of our parish to eat, play, and worship together each month. This service begins by making pizzas together in our kitchen, then joining in a craft, game, or mission activity while it bakes. Once we’ve eaten our pizza we will join together for a brief service from the Book of Common Prayer (called Compline). September 18th will be our first monthly service of the year.

Weekday Morning Prayer

All are invited to attend our Services of Morning Prayer, Monday through Friday at 8AM, in the church sanctuary.

Community Care Kitchen - help needed

The Community Care Kitchen serves melas on Saturdays at Vincent United Methodist Church (100 Vincent Place in Nutley. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve meals. Call the church office for more information (973-235-1177)

Pledging and Donating - on-line

 Grace Church now uses the Vanco company to assist with your on-line donation or pledge. Go to the church's main page to find the "Donate" button. Click here.

St. Agnes Episcopal Church (Little Falls)

St. Agnes Church's pantry is in need of toothpaste, canned meats, laundry detergent, toilet paper, bar soap and coffee. Donations can be brought to St. Agnes or the the church.

Nutley Family Service Bureau is here to Help!

Nutley Family Service Bureau has food, clothing, case management services and counseling available for the community.

The community can call 973-542-8276 ext 200.

 

Additionally, please share that NFSB has a new Case Management program. This is a free advocacy service offered to families and individuals in need of assistance applying and recertifying for benefits and connecting to resources.

Would you like to serve as a reader at services?

 We are looking for parishioners who want to participate in this important ministry of reading the Lessons, the Prayers of the People, etc. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

Discover the joy of being a Hospice Volunteer

If you have a warm heart and a listening ear, and the gift of compassion, you can make the difference in the life of a hospice patient or family member. Barnabas Hospital is offering training for all individuals interested in volunteering. The training is held on  April 15, 22, and 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Barnabas hospice, 80 main Street, W.O. You must attend all three sessions.

Help bring joy to our homebound or someone celebrating a special occasion!

We deliver bouquets of flowers form the altar arrangements following the second service to parishioners to let them know we hold them in prayer. It's takes only a few minutes to bring flowers to a person's doorstep, brightening their entire day. We work with a rota, so you can let us know when you are available to assist. 

Call the church office to volunteer.

Support the Animal Shelter

Donations of pet food is appreciated in support of local animal shelters/programs. Donations may be left in the church narthex. All help is appreciated!