News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

Friday 04/24 5:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out with Belize Summer Camp Team (Pick up at 9:30 p.m. | Truckle Cheesemongers, 714 N. Sheppard Street

04/24–04/25 WomanKind with Lisa Sharon Harper (St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin Street

Sunday 04/26 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Formation (First Floor Classroom

Sunday 04/26 10:30 a.m. Confirmation & Holy Eucharist with Baptism and Bishop’s Visit* (Livestream Available | Church)
*Reminder: Swap Meet in Monroe Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Sunday 04/26 11:45 a.m. Cake & Punch Reception (Parish Hall

Sunday 04/26 1:30 p.m. DCM Nonviolent Resistance Training Workshop (Second Presbyterian, 5 N. 5th Street, Richmond)

Wednesday 04/29 No Wednesday Eucharist with Healing

Saturday 05/02 9:00 a.m. Holy Strollers walks Goochland County (Carpool leaves GHTC Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. | McGuire Family Home)

Sunday 05/03 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Mass No. 3 in B-flat Major by Franz Schubert* (Livestream Available | Church) *Reception to follow in Parish Hall.

Sunday 05/03 5:00 p.m. Acolyte End of the Year Cookout (RSVP Here | Melton Family Home)

Tuesday 05/05 9:00 a.m. Diocesan ECW Spring Meeting (RSVP Here | St. Martin’s Church, 9000 Saint Martin’s Lane)

Sunday 05/10 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday with Graduating Senior Recognition (Livestream Available | Church) 

Sunday 05/17 Last Sunday of the Program Year

Sunday 05/17 9:30 a.m. Parish Listening Session* (First Floor Classroom & Library)
*No Lectionary Group

Sunday 05/17 11:45 a.m. Belize Summer Camp Planning Meeting #2 (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 05/17 4:00 p.m. Greater Richmond Children’s Choir Spring Concert (Free Admission | Church)

Sunday 05/17 7:00 p.m. Parish Listening Zoom Session (Zoom Meeting Link)

Monday 05/24 Church & Parish Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

Thursday 05/21 9:00 a.m. Get to Know Circles RVA!: Partner Breakfast (Free Admission | Parish Hall)

Highlights

Reminder: Swap Meet in Monroe Park – This Sunday, April 26

If you would like to park on N. Laurel Street or S. Cathedral Plaza this Sunday morning, GHTC has permitted parking available. Cones will be saving permitted spots on the GHTC southside lane of Laurel, while the Swap Meet will temporarily use the northside lane of Laurel to load in from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please download this permit and place it on your vehicle’s dashboard when parking. Permits will also be available on the Parish Hall Connect Table. There will also be ample parking available in the VCU W. Main Street Parking Deck.

WomanKind with Lisa Sharon Harper at St. James’s – Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25

The women of St. James’s Episcopal Church invite you to “One Body,” a transformative, two-day conference exploring themes of faith and the vital roles of women in the church and broader society. The event will feature internationally recognized author, activist, and speaker Lisa Sharon Harper as the keynote. Ms. Harper will explore what it means to be “One Body” and how we can pursue God’s intent for wholeness in all relationships. Click here for more information and to view the schedule.

Intergenerational Formation – This Sunday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Join us for our final Intergenerational Formation gathering of the program year at 9:30 a.m. in the First Floor Classroom! Mary Wells, one of our Sunday School teachers, will lead us all in the Godly Play story of the Good Shepherd. All ages are welcome.

Confirmation & Holy Eucharist with Baptism and Bishop’s Visit – This Sunday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Worship

Bishop E. Mark Stevenson of the Diocese of Virginia will lead 10:30 a.m worship on Sunday, April 26th, baptizing and confirming GHTC’s candidates during the service. There will be a cake and punch reception following the worship service with time to greet the bishop and congratulate the confirmands.

DCM Nonviolent Resistance Training Workshop at Second Presbyterian Church – This Sunday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Come learn, connect, and explore how faith communities can support one another and respond with nonviolence, solidarity, and care. This interactive workshop teaches practical skills and how to form mutual aid networks and neighborhood response groups, in addition to offering verifier training and de-escalation techniques that help communities respond safely and responsibly in tense situations.

This free workshop is hosted by the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) churches and taught by the Richmond Peace Education Center. Registration required only for childcare. Free parking in the church garage located at 13 N. 5th Street. For more information, contact Second Presbyterian (5 N. 5th Street, Richmond) by calling (804) 649-9148.

Holy Eucharist with “Mass No. 3 in B-flat Major” by Franz Schubert – Sunday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. Worship

The Parish Choir will present Schubert’s beautiful “Mass No. 3 in B-flat Major” with a 14-piece chamber ensemble and organ at the 10:30 a.m worship service on Sunday, May 3rd. Soloists will include Keely Borland and Caroline Whisnant, Sopranos, Abigail Stinnett, Alto, David Maier, Tenor, and Chase Peak, Bass. The Mass will be accompanied by Luke Brennan, and conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis and sung within the context of Holy Eucharist. The offering will go towards the Hill Brown Music Scholars Fund, and there will be a reception, hosted by the Hospitality Committee, following worship.

Graduating Senior Recognition at Children & Youth Sunday – Sunday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 10th marks the end of the program year, and we will have a special Children & Youth Sunday in honor of our graduating seniors. All children and youth are invited to serve, and we will recognize our graduates during the service. If you have a senior in your family who wants to participate, please let Madeleine know.

Holy Strollers walks Goochland County – Saturday, May 2

The Holy Strollers will walk Goochland on Saturday, May 2 hosted by the McGuires. Don’t miss springtime in Goochland – a lovely neighborhood with horses, a lake, woods, and nature surrounding us. Meredith and Billy McGuire are gracious and generous hosts to share this home-grown hike. The carpool leaves the GHTC parking lot at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions please contact Susan Hankins by visiting ghtc.org/contact and select “Holy Strollers” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Applications for Endowment Scholarships Due Next Sunday, May 3

Through the Grace & Holy Trinity Endowment Fund and the Mason Memorial Fund, GHTC provides need-based scholarships to active members of the parish. The grants support tuition to independent schools, colleges, and graduate schools. The funds are administered through the Scholarship Committee, chaired by Billy McGuire. Applications are due on next Sunday, May 3rd. To learn more about applying for a scholarship, visit our website at ghtc.org/contact and select “Scholarship Committee” from the drop-down menu.

Church Listening Sessions – Sunday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. and Online at 7:00 p.m.

Beloved GHTC fellow parishioners, we have asked ourselves discerning questions during the last seven years: Who are we? What is important to us? How do we serve Christ and our neighbors? How do we serve each other? This spring your vestry has hosted a few Listening Sessions to address some of those questions again. The remaining sessions will be Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 a.m. during the Adult Forum, and then online at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. 

We also will be looking ahead, asking questions like: What do we look like in 2026? Are we going in the right direction?  If so, do we have a plan to get there? One road map for future progress is by updating our GHTC mission statement. We would like your thoughts and feelings about these inquiries. Please come and join the vestry for this process. If you have any questions please contact Senior Warden Lisa Dawson by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Senior Warden” from the form’s drop-down menu. Thank you for being a part of listening. 

Acolyte End of Year Cookout – Sunday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Acolytes and their families are invited to Fr. Brent’s house on Sunday, May 3rd for an evening of games, food, and fellowship. This is also a chance for anyone interested in being an acolyte to learn more about the program and meet other acolytes. Please bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP here to receive the address.

Acolyte End of Year Cookout – Sunday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. INSERT

Acolytes and their families are invited to Fr. Brent’s house on Sunday, May 3rd for an evening of games, food, and fellowship. This is also a chance for anyone interested in being an acolyte to learn more about the program and meet other acolytes. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Scan the QR code to register and  receive the address.

ECW Diocesan Spring Meeting – Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese of Virginia will have their Spring Meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church (9000 St. Martin’s Lane) in Richmond. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. Speaker Dr. Mark Biddle will present “De-Mystifying the Bible” at 10:00 a.m. followed by Eucharist and lunch. The registration fee is $25 and the deadline to register is Wednesday, April 28th. Please visit ecwvirginia.org/events to register. If you have any questions please contact Jodie Pully by visiting ghtc.org/contact and select “Episcopal Church Women” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Order Mother’s Day Bouquets with the Belize Mission Team

Celebrate the mothers in your life with a beautiful bouquet made by the Belize Mission Team in support of the Belize Summer Camp. The cost for each bouquet is $40. Flowers can be purchased by filling out this form and turning it into Amy Nelson at amyjean14@gmail.com or to the station in the Parish Hall on the Sundays leading up to May 9th. You can pick up your flowers on Sunday, May 9th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Belize Summer Camp Planning Meeting #2 – Sunday, May 17 at 11:45 a.m.

The Belize Mission Team will be hosting the second part of the Belize Summer Camp interest meetings on Sunday, May 17th in the First Floor Classroom following worship. Lunch will be provided. The remaining session will be Part 3 – Logistics for Belize Summer Camp 2026 Travelers and held at a later date to be announced.

Greater Richmond Children’s Choir Spring Concert – Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m.

The Greater Richmond Children’s Choir (GRCC), led by Artistic Director Crystal Jonkman, will present a spring concert on Sunday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m. in the church. Admission is free.

Get to Know Circles RVA!: Partner Breakfast – Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Circles RVA is hosting a breakfast at Grace & Holy Trinity Church to invite current and potential partners in the Richmond region who want to learn more about the work of our organization. We will gather in the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. and review our recipe for change, the work we have been doing for the past 8 years, and what we hope to do for the future. To RSVP, please email Christine Taylor at ctaylor@circlesrva.org.

Dedicate a Hymnal – Giving Ends on Friday, May 15

As we work on replacing some of our old hymnals, we invite parishioners to donate a hymnal to the church in honor of a family member or loved one. Every donated hymnal will have a nameplate with the name of the person in whose honor it was given. The suggested donation is $30, and the deadline to give is Friday, May 15th. To give a hymnal, please go to ghtc.org/give, go to “Give Now,” select “Hymnal Donation” from the drop down menu, and use the memo line for the name of the person you would like to honor.

Other Communications

Pastoral Care Phone Number
A Pastoral Care Line is now active for parishioners experiencing a pastoral emergency when the church office is closed. The on-call number is (804) 322-3758. Please save this number to your phone’s contact list. Voice and text messages can be left at this number. The pastoral care team is comprised of our clergy and two staff members. We want to make sure we can connect to support our parishioners in any time of need.

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 & Pastor Marissa
Formation Questions | Father Brent & Madeleine Preston
Pastoral Care Questions | Father Brent
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@ghtc.org or call the Parish Office at (804) 359-5628.

Get Involved with The Pace Center this Semester
The Pace Center, our covenant partner for campus ministry, is an inclusive, multicultural community at VCU where students’ unique stories and gifts are valued. As a collaborative ministry of several Christian denominations, it emphasizes the importance of deep relationships and the inherent value of each individual. Please visit thepacecenter.com for more information on Pace’s upcoming events and how you can support students in our community.

The Pace Center appreciates donations of snacks, baked goods, and soup. You can sign up here. In addition to food donations, The Pace Center welcomes and invites GHTC parishioners to participate in any (or all) of the following:

• Stories & Lunch | Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.; Share in a meal and a common
  story theme.
• Volunteer at Belmont Community Resource Services | Fridays from 9:00 p.m.–
  12:00 p.m.; Meet at Pace (700 W. Franklin Street) and join a group of students volunteering at BCRS (a 17-minute drive from campus). Belmont serves over 500 families on Friday mornings. Please note that this event takes place outdoors (rain or shine!); dress accordingly.
• Walk A Dog | Fridays at 2:00 p.m.; Make new friends while walking dogs together. Bring your dog with you, or just show up for a nice walk with college-aged students
• Strings N Things (Crochet & Knitting) | Fridays from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Bring your fiber arts project, or learn a new craft. Beginners (and experts willing to teach) welcome!

All events take place at Pace. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Russ Kerr by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Campus Minister” from the drop-down menu.