An annual fundraiser for outreach

Now in its 22nd year, the Tea Room has given away $510,000 to local organizations that help others in our community.   Grace Church's Annual Tea Room & Church Mouse Boutique  May 27-June 7, 2013 A lunchtime tradition during Spoleto Festival USA, the Tea Room offers delicious food prepared and served by members and friends of Grace Church. Our parish hall and garden become a beautiful setting for lunch, featuring live music, fresh flowers, and a gallery of paintings by dozens of local artists. The Church Mouse Boutique is a place to browse for unique finds and great bargains. Visit the Tea Room page for details (menu, hours, take-out, and more) by clicking HERE. Ready to sign up as a volunteer? Click here.

May 5, 2013

Spring Confirmation Grace welcomed youth and adults to The Episcopal Church through Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation on Sunday, May 5 with the Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg. Later in the day the parish celebrated St. George, the patron saint of England, with a Choral Evensong and High Tea. See a photo gallery from the services in our photo album here, or on Facebook here.

Diocesan Acolyte Festival at Grace

Learning at the Altar Acolytes attending the first Diocesan Acolyte Festival at Grace on May 19 hear about the significance of various symbols on and around the altar as the Reverend Canon J. Michael A. Wright, Rector of Grace, leads a workshop in the church. Dozens of acolytes from all around The Episcopal Church in South Carolina attended the event. Later in the day, they rededicated themselves to this important ministry during a Choral Eucharist with Bishop vonRosenberg. See a photo album from the festival here, or view and share it on Facebook here.

June 24-28, 2013

Vacation Bible School "Everywhere Fun Fair" Grace's annual week of fun, learning, music, games and food will begin on Monday, June 24. All children, from rising 4K through Grade 3, are invited to VBS from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. daily. Older children can serve as volunteers, and there are lots of opportunities for adult volunteers, too. Registration forms for children and sign-ups for volunteers can be found HERE.

Celebrating the Resurrection

An Easter story The Rector gathers the children at the chancel steps for a homily during the 9:15 a.m. service on Easter Day, one of three Choral Eucharist celebrations that Grace offered on March 31. A photo gallery from Easter is here, or you can see and share the photos on our  Facebook album here.

Helping a historic cemetery

Gift to KKBE for Coming Street Cemetery A group from Grace toured the cemetery April 11 and presented a check for the restoration fund, a way of saying thank you to Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim for letting our parish celebrate Christmas and Easter at the synagogue in 2011-12 when our building was closed for earthquake repairs. Shown here (from left): Wardens Jeremy Cook and Randal Robinson, former Warden Lynn Hopkins, Restoration Committee Chairwoman Anita Rosenberg, KKBE President David Jaffee, and the Rev'd Canon J. Michael A. Wright, Rector of Grace. See more photos of this fascinating and beautiful burial ground on our web gallery here, or on our Facebook album here.

Position available

Grace is seeking a Parish Administrator The Rector and Wardens of Grace Church are seeking a permanent full-time Parish Administrator beginning in late May. The Parish Administrator manages the business of the parish and should have at least five years of experience in the areas of leadership, general financial knowledge, personnel supervision, communications ability and office computer programs. A collaborative work style and concern for others will be strongly considered. The position includes full benefits and some night and weekend hours. Send resume, including references, to the Reverend Canon J. Michael A. Wright at rector@gracesc.org.

Three days of workshops for flower arrangers

Harvest Festival flower seminar registration will begin soon... watch this space for updates!  Harvest Festival: Flower seminars & more October 30-November 3, 2013 The Flower Guild of Grace Church will present three workshops by renowned floral designer Alan Beatty of Ireland as part of Grace's Harvest Festival for All Saint's weekend. Workshops are offered on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 30-November 1. Dozens of flower arrangements will be on display to the public from Friday through All Saints' Sunday, November 3. Find more information here or call Grace at (843) 723-4575.

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