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This is a directory of ministries at Grace in The Plains. Use the menu below to learn more about and/or contact a specific ministry.

Peas and Grace food pantry is open to the public on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. The entrance is in the education wing by the smaller staff parking lot.

This ministry typically serves 24-36 food-insecure families weekly in partnership with community donors and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. We can only do this through the generous donations of time and money from our congregation and community. We are blessed to be able to help so many in our community in their time of need.

Please share this information with community members who may need food assistance.

To contact Outreach, use the form below to send a message.

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AMAZON WISH LIST

Through this ministry we ensure hundreds of children are equipped to thrive at school each year, regardless of a family’s ability to pay, by hosting an annual free market in August.

To contact Outreach, use the form below to send a message.

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Through this ministry, Grace collects Christmas gifts for local children that are distributed by our local social services agency.

To contact Outreach, use the form below to send a message.

The Grace Church Wood Ministry makes deliveries of free firewood to families in northern Fauquier County who depend on wood to heat their homes.

The Wood Ministry holds work days on select Saturdays throughout the winter season to split, stack and deliver firewood. All are welcome! Special thanks to all of our community partners, including Wakefield School for helping with this important ministry to our community.

If you know of a family in Northern Fauquier in need of firewood, please fill out the contact form below to have them placed on our contact list.

Additionally, if you have wood to donate, please use the contact form below to inform the Wood Ministry of your donation and where you are located.

To contact Outreach, use the form below to send a message.

A significant outreach ministry of Grace Church is our partnership with the Windy Hill Foundation to provide affordable housing in The Plains. In 2010, Windy Hill teamed with Grace to renovate our old Victorian-era rectory on Fauquier Avenue. In the preceding years, the rectory had fallen into disrepair and for financial reasons was nearly demolished.

A proposal from the Windy Hill Foundation to lease the property from Grace and renovate it for affordable housing was approved by the Vestry. Windy Hill and Grace worked together to raise funds for renovation, and in November of 2012, two 2-bedroom units were made available in The Plains, significantly increasing the affordable housing options in the village.

Fellowship at Grace includes a weekly “Coffee Hour” reception following the 10:30 am service (9:30 am in the Summer); Homecoming Sunday in September, where the parish shares lunch following a combined service; our Annual Meeting; and other special events throughout the year. 

These gatherings are made all the more enjoyable by our Hospitality Committee, made up of volunteers whose ministry is bringing the congregation closer together and providing a warm welcome to visitors. Please consider signing up to host a “Coffee Hour” (guidance provided) or to be part of the Hospitality Committee.

To contact the Hospitality Committee, use the form below to send a message.

The Pastoral Care ministry complements the work of clergy by visiting, praying, and caring for members of the congregation.

To contact the Pastoral Care Committee, use the form below to send a message.

Acolytes are youth who have the opportunity to serve and more deeply explore Eucharist services by carrying the cross and candles during the worship procession, and sit beside the altar.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

The Altar Guild prepares the altar and its furnishings for worship services, ensuring the space is ready for both regular and special services. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of the altar, linens, vessels, vestments, and other items used in the liturgy.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

We are always interested in auditioning new members for the Parish Choir, which includes dedicated volunteers who contribute their talents to worship each Sunday.

To contact the Choir, use the form below to send a message.

At Grace, the custom is for lay Eucharistic Ministers to assist the celebrant with preparing the altar for the Eucharist and to serve as the chalice bearer to all in attendance. Eucharistic Ministers wear vestments provided by the Church and are part of the processional and recessional at the beginning and end of the worship service. Training provided.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

The Flower Guild enriches worship and beautifies the church with flowers for Sunday services, festivals, weddings, funerals and other parish activities throughout the year.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

Greeters act as ambassadors of the church on Sunday mornings, standing in front of the church to welcome all people and distribute worship bulletins.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

Lectors/Lay Readers deliver the Old Testament and New Testament lessons and lead the Prayers of the People during worship. In our congregation’s practice, Lectors typically wear vestments provided by the Church and stand beside the altar during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, and are part of the processional and recessional at the beginning and end of the worship service. Training provided.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

Livestream Techs operate cameras and streaming equipment to broadcast our services to those unable to attend in person.

If you are comfortable with simple hardware and web-based software, this is a helpful way to get involved. Training provided.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

Ushers assure that parishioners and visitors have a safe and meaningful experience in worship, provide logistical support to staff, pass offering plates, and help maintain decorum during services. Training provided.

To contact the Worship Leadership Committee, use the form below to send a message.

QUESTIONS? READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Please use this form to contact us regarding any of Grace’s Outreach, In-Reach, or Worship Leadership ministries.