Michael Younkins shares his reflection on what he loves about Grace ChurchWhat I love about Grace Church. There are so many things that it is hard to narrow down. However, here are the highlights: First, the Congregation – From the first time we visited here, Mike and I felt that Grace’s congregation was a loving and warm group of people. Virginia Danner, Nancy Smith, Lila and Bill Wenner, Susan Mann, the Dehlers all made sure to welcome us. We felt that the folks here were family; people who love and accept without hesitation. It was based on this impression that we asked a friend Sophia Schmidt to visit here with us one Sunday and she too, found it to be a “family.” Mike and I started attending once a month with Sophia, then more regularly. Finally, it was with no regrets that we transferred our membership here, to come home and become part of the family of Grace. We have friends here, which odd as it sounds, wasn’t always the case at churches we attended. This means a great deal to us. Second, our Priest – What’s not to love about Anjel? She is someone who speaks her mind with compassion and love, but sometimes, when needed, with lightning and thunder. She brings up social issues to make you aware, moves you into action and bring about change. Anjel knows her Bible, the history, the background story, the ancient language/text and explains what was truly meant. She is always willing to share this knowledge with everyone. Then there's DJ and the choir – Hearing the music now and when we first arrived is night and day. The Organ then was not good, but now, it is so beautiful and DJ brings out its best. The choir, small but mighty, always sings from their hearts and it brings something extra to the service each Sunday. I love the the Church Year services. The Episcopal Church is very rich in ceremony and beautiful services, with Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Each is separate, distinct and emotionally moving. And then there's the building itself, We were in love with this building from the first visit. This is a like a small cathedral. The nave with its beautiful windows, the high alter with the reredos, the stone walls and columns…. Genius loci, Latin meaning spirit of place. I feel that Grace Episcopal Church most definitely has this. So there is much to love about Grace, its outreach with the food forest and ashes to go, our congregational family, Anjel, DJ. We can’t imagine being anywhere else but here. Comments are closed.
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Ministry MinutesEach year during our Annual Giving Campaign, members of Grace Church tell their stories about why they love Grace Church and why they are involved. Each story is different in details but all reflect the love of Christ which is found in this community of faith. Archives
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