Parish Retreat - Holy Cross Monastery

You will not want to miss out on the opportunity this Autumn for three nights along the Hudson River on Spiritual Retreat with a group from Grace Church at the Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. Our group would plan for arrival beginning in the early afternoon on Tuesday, October 28th and departing following lunch on Friday, October 31st. Call the church office or speak to Rev. Asa for more details.

Mum Sale, Sept. 28

Our Flower Guild will again offer mums for sale to support their ministry during the Homecoming Festival on September 28th. The mums come in a variety of colors and this year the they will be sold for $10 each or $27 for a trio. Please contact Nellie Reynolds if you have any questions.

Prayers and Pizza

Grace Church youth are invited, with their families and friends, once a month on Wednesday nights at 6PM for a Pizza Dinner and to read the short service of Compline together. Save the date and mark your calendars now for the following Wednesdays: September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, and December 10th.

Diners Club

After a successful first year of The Grace Diners Club we will be organizing new groups this Autumn. Members of the Grace Diners Club meet about once month for dinner, in homes and/or restaurants, to simply get to know others from our community over a shared meal, and maybe a ‘house’ cocktail. More information coming soon, contact Kristin Anderson with questions prior.

Blessing of the Animals

Calling all creatures, great and small! In honor of Saint Francis’ Feast Day we will offer blessings for animals on Sunday, October 5th. Your beloved feline and canine family members (along with lizards, teddybears, Labubus, etc) can join us indoors for the worship service at 10AM that day. For any pets who are not fans of large crowds or organ music there will also be an opportunity for blessings outdoors at 2PM.

Wednesday Walks

Beginning on Wednesday, May 14th at 8:30AM - You can meet Father Asa (and maybe on occasion his canine kid Asher) at the Labyrinth for casual conversation during a leisurely walk around parts of our neighborhood and through a portion of Nutley Memorial Park; returning to the sanctuary in time for Morning Prayer at 9:30AM.

Homecomig Festival - September 28

Homecomig BBQ follws the second service.

Blessing of Backpacks- Sept 7.

On Sunday, September 7th we return to our regular Sunday schedule: 8AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Spoken) and 10AM (Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Choir). Rev. Asa will also offer blessings on backpacks at the 10AM service for students and teachers of all ages as their academic year begins.

Our Regular Service Schedule resumes Sept 7.

Begining Sept 7 we return to our regualr worship schedule of Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m.

Tricky Tray -Oct. 16 - Tickets available

You may now purchase your tickets for the 2025 Grace Church Tricky Tray Fundraiser. The event will be a TON of FUN and held on Thursday, October 16th at The Chandelier in Belleville. Your ticket includes a Buffet Dinner, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Dessert, and one sheet of the “Level One Prize Tickets” (a “cash bar” will be available, additional “prize ticket” sheets will also be available for purchase).

Donations of new and unused items needed for next fall's tricky tray

Donations of NEW and UNUSED items NOW! In order to prepare for our annual fundraiser this autumn, the committee needs to gather items for baskets ASAP so that we are well prepared for an exciting event. Please contact Donna Stratigis for more information or with questions.

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.

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!