News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

Monday 05/26 Parish Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

Saturday 06/07 9:00 a.m. Holy Strollers (Meet at Church | Hollywood Cemetery)

Sunday 06/08 10:30 a.m. Pentecost with Baptism Opportunity (8:00 a.m. Worship is Regularly Schedule | Church)

Sunday 06/08 11:45 a.m. End of the Program Year Reception* (Following 10:30 a.m. Worship | Parish Hall) *To thank Stan for his ministry and to send Beth off on her 3 month sabbatical.

Thursday 06/19 Parish Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

Friday 07/04 Parish Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day

Monday 07/09 9:00 a.m. Autism Society of Virginia Robotics Camp Begins (Ends at 12:00 p.m. | Concludes on Thursday, July 12)

Monday 07/23 10:00 a.m. Autism Society of Virginia Cooking Camp Begins (Ends at 1:00 p.m. | Concludes on Thursday, July 26)

Monday 09/01 Parish Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Friday 09/26 6:00 p.m. Pride Eucharist hosted by GHTC & The Pace Center with area Episcopal Churches (Church)

Highlights

Welcome to Luke Brennan, our Next Assistant Choirmaster & Organist

We are very excited to welcome Luke Brennan, our new Assistant Choirmaster and Organist, to Grace & Holy Trinity! Luke will begin his ministry with us on June 9th. We look forward to introducing him to you and know you will enjoy meeting and getting to know him over the summer.

Luke comes to us from Christ Church, New Haven, Connecticut, and has a strong Episcopal background. He is also a member of the American Guild of Organists. Aside from music, Luke played intramural soccer and was a member of the German Club while at Yale University. 

Special thanks to our dedicated and hard-working Music Committee: Sandie Hale, Megan Lecky, Marshall Morton, Courtney Scottow, and Leslie Winn. We are very grateful for their gifts of time and talent and for their support of the music ministry at Grace & Holy Trinity.

–Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis

Read the full announcement from Dr. Davis Here

Livestream Operator Position Available for Summer 2025

Grace & Holy Trinity Church, located on Monroe Park, is looking for a person to run our Sunday Livestream of 10:30 a.m. worship this summer. This is a (1099) Contractor position with a paid wage of $18.00 per hour. You work each Sunday during the hours of 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (2.5 hours per week) from May 11th through August 17th, 2025. Services such as weddings and funerals give opportunities for additional paid hours. This person will manage the church livestream cameras, is expected to arrive at least 30 minutes before the service, and to remain 30 minutes after the service ends to secure the equipment. The contractor is not eligible for GHTC benefits, thus no benefits will be paid. 

To apply, please send your resume and CV to the Rev. Brent A. Melton, Priest-in-Charge by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting Father Brent from the drop-down menu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Children & Youth Formation Classes Will Resume in Fall

Children & Youth Formation classes will resume in the fall under the leadership of our new director, Madeleine Preston. Nursery services will continue to be offered from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Children’s Chapel will be offered beginning on Sunday, May 18th, in the Chapel during the 10:30 a.m. service.

Holy Strollers Walk Hollywood Cemetery – Saturday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m. 

The next Holy Strollers walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. on June 7th from Grace & Holy Trinity Church to Hollywood Cemetery. It’s always a lovely place in which to spend some time honoring those we’ve loved and lost. Questions or like to RSVP? Please email, call, or text to Susan Hankins at (804) 938-8440.

Read a Holy Strollers letter from Susan Hankins here.

Apply for Episcopal Church Women Annual Student Scholarship – Due June 30, 2025

The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia (ECW) invite our high school seniors and undergraduate students to apply for our annual scholarship. You are eligible if you attend a church in the Diocese of Virginia and plan to attend a four-year college, a two-year college or a trade school.

The applications are available on the DOV website. Navigate from the home page to the Ministries link where you can then click on the ECW. Click on the Ministries button. From there click on the Gifts and Scholarships link where you will find the application along with a college finance worksheet.

Applications are due by June 30th, 2025. Contributions to the ECW Book of Remembrance and Gift of Life fund these scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Jimerson at katiesj2007@comcast.net.

The Hill Brown Music Scholars Fund

The Rev. Hill Brown always spoke fondly of this church where he spent his entire ministry. We believe this fund will perpetually pay tribute to his beloved legacy at Grace & Holy Trinity and provide opportunities for college students to develop their gifts within the context of sacred worship. This fund will be separate from the annual budget to compensate chosen current college students who are majoring in music to enhance our worship services and music ministry through their gifts. If you wish to contribute to the Hill Brown Music Scholar Fund, please designate your gift by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Hill Brown Music Scholar Fund” from the drop-down menu.

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Other Communications

Whom do I contact for…?
If you have a question or need to contact GHTC, please use the following email addresses and their respective subjects to help direct you to the correct staff member(s):

Worship (including Holy Baptism and Marriage) | Father Brent
Mission Questions | Chuck Bleick or The Rev. Steve Pace
Communications Questions | Father Brent or Tyler Brady
Formation Questions | Father Brent
Pastoral Care Questions | Father Brent or The Rev. Jon Scarffe
Music Questions | Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis
Paying Your Pledge | Kathy Schultheis
Property & Church Records Questions | Lauren Frazier
Vestry Questions | Chuck Bleick
Campus Ministry Questions | The Rev. Russ Kerr

For questions outside of these subjects please visit ghtc.org/contact or call (804) 359-5268.

Sign Up for Music eNews
Sign up for the Music eNews to stay connected with the vibrant musical life of our congregation. By signing up, you’ll receive exclusive updates on concerts, music-centered worship services, and other exciting music-related activities at GHTC. Visit our website at ghtc.org/music to subscribe. The sign-up form will appear on mobile devices at the bottom of the page.

Prayer Request – Online Form
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please visit our website at ghtc.org/prayer and fill out the form. Your requests are confidential and will be shared with Parish Administrator and clergy.

Please Wear Your Name Tags
This is a gentle reminder to please wear your name tags when you come to church. Grace & Holy Trinity is fortunate to have visitors and new parishioners joining us each week. Wearing your nametag is an important part of our hospitality to all and a visible reminder to newcomers and lifelong members alike that we are an open and welcoming community. Please pick up your name tags along the wall in the hallway as you enter from the Cherry Street parking lot, and please leave them there when you leave church. If you need a name tag for the first time or if you have misplaced yours, please contact Communications Associate Tyler Brady by visiting ghtc.org/contact.

Beware of Phishing & Other Scams
Please beware of any communication (email, phone calls, texts) purporting to be from members of our clergy, staff, or someone communicating on our behalf. No member of the Grace & Holy Trinity clergy or staff will ever contact you asking you “for a favor,” such as purchasing gift cards. Scammers use these tactics and are more common than you might think. Please be cautious and use good judgment.

Pastoral Care
Grace & Holy Trinity is committed to providing spiritual guidance, support, and a compassionate presence to all in times of need or spiritual growth. If you would like to speak with the clergy, please email pastoralcare [at] ghtc.org or call the Parish Office at (804) 359-5628.