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).

Evening VBS - August 3-9

This Summer, August 3-9 from 6:00PM-8:30PM, children of all ages are invited to embark on an exciting journey with “Road Trip: On the Go with God”

Strawberry Festival - June 18

Support our children's programming at the Strawberry Festival following the 10 a.m. service.

Chorus of Communites - May 18, 4 pm

Selections for Handel's Messiah

Holy Communion - Children's Instruction

Beginning NEXT Sunday, May 11th children in Grade 2 and up who would like to lean more about the Sacrament of Holy Communion and receive an Intentional First Communion on Pentecost Sunday (June 8th) can join this years class. The Group will meet on May 11th and 18th. Registration is now open, please register before Friday, May 9th by using this link:

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.

Youth Cabaret

Friday, June 6th - Our Annual Youth Musical Fundraiser is coming soon. Mark your calendars now, and reach out to Joan Skorupski for more information or to participate in song.

May is for Mothers

In honor of Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, along with all mothers and those who care for children, our Food Bank Focus during the month of May will be on some of the essentials needed by moms to care for their children; especially baby diapers and baby wipes. These will be given to our ministry partners at the North Porch Women and Babies Centers in Northern New Jersey.

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!