Year-At-A-Glance

Grace Episcopal Church
6507 Main Street
The Plains, Virginia

Fall 2010 Events

All events and services are open to all.
For more information on these or other programs at Grace Church, visit www.gracechurch.net or call the church at 540.253.5177.
For information on Little Graces Preschool, visit www.gracechurch.net/LittleGraces/ or call 540.253.9800.

Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Food Pantry
Monday – Friday, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
2nd Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Weekly Schedule
Sundays (through September 12)
8:00am:  Holy Eucharist
            A simple, spoken service using traditional language.
10:00am:  Holy Eucharist
            A service for all-ages with hymns and in contemporary language.

Sundays (beginning September 26)
There will be one morning service at 10:00am on November 28 and December 26.
7:45am:  Holy Eucharist, Rite I
            A simple, spoken service using traditional language.
9:00am:  Holy Eucharist
            A relaxed service for both children and adults with hymns and in contemporary language.
10:00am:  Christian Education for Children and Adults
11:00am:  Holy Eucharist, Rite II
            A more formal service with hymns and choir.
5:00pm:  Celtic Eucharist (November 7 and December 5)
            A quiet, meditative service by candlelight using prayers from the Celtic tradition.
5:00pm:  Evensong (October 17 and November 21)
            A traditional English service with sung psalms, prayers, and canticles.

Mondays
6:00pm: Education for Ministry (beginning September 20)

Tuesdays
9:15am: Holy Eucharist
10:30am:  Fellowship and Book Study

Wednesdays
12:00pm:  The Plains Ecumenical Bible Study (Last Wednesday of Each Month at Area Churches)
6:00pm: Women’s Gathering (beginning September 22)
6:30pm:  Advent Candlelight Service, Supper, and Program (December 1, 8, and 15)

Fridays
8:30pm:  AA and AlAnon

Saturdays
10:00am:  Food Pantry (Second Saturdays)
9:00am:  Fauquier Food Coalition and Second Hand Graces Distribution (at Warrenton United Methodist Church)
11:00am:  Community Lunch (Fourth Saturdays unless otherwise announced)

Special Events
September 12, 5:00pm:  Concert--Washington Symphonic Brass with Eric Dombrowski, organ
            (tickets required)
September 19, 10:00am: Homecoming Service and Picnic
October 2, 6:00pm:  Navajo Dinner and Program
October 3, 5:00pm:  Blessing of the Animals
October 30, 6:00pm:  Chili Cook-Off
November 7:  All Saints Day Services
November 14, 5:00pm:  Concert--Christòpheren Nomura, Baritone
            (tickets required)
November 24, 7:00pm:  Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service (location to be announced)
November 25, 1:00pm:  Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 28, 5:00pm:  Advent Wreath Making, Supper, and Candlelight Service
December 4, 10:00am:  Advent Quiet Day
December 19, 5:00pm:  Lessons and Carols Service
December 24, 4:00pm:  Christmas Eve Service and Pageant for Families
December 24, 7:00pm:  Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 10:00pm:  Christmas Carols and Anthems
December 24, 10:30pm:  Christmas Eve Service with Choir
December 25, 11:00am:  Christmas Day Service
December 31, 5:00pm:  Celtic Eucharist for New Year’s Eve