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Upcoming Events

Sunday 02/08 9:00 a.m. Annual Parish Meeting* (Church) *No parish breakfast or formation. Worship is regularly scheduled.

Sunday 02/08 11:45 a.m. Annual Meeting Cake & Punch Reception (Following 10:30 a.m. Worship | Parish Hall)

Sunday 02/15 10:30 a.m. No Livestream Available for 10:30 a.m. Worship

Sunday 02/15 11:45 a.m. Belize Mission Trip Interest Meeting (First Floor Classroom)

Monday 02/16 Church & Parish Office Closed in Observance of Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 02/17 5:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner (Free Admission | Parish Hall)

Wednesday 02/18 11:00 a.m. Healing Service and Imposition of Ashes (Chapel)

Wednesday 02/18 12:00 p.m. Ashes-To-Go (Monroe Park)

Wednesday 02/18 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday* (Church) *Childcare available.

Saturday 02/21 5:00 p.m. Front Porch Forum Dinner (Dinner Begins at 5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall)

Sunday 02/22 9:30 a.m. God in the Arts | Intergenerational Formation: Reflecting, Repenting & Growing Together in Lent

led by Madeleine Preston and Singith Nuwanga Perera (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 02/22 11:45 a.m. Red Door Clothes Closet Interest Meeting (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 02/22 1:00 p.m. Youth Sunday Funday (Urban Air Adventure Park, 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen)

Sunday 02/22 5:00 p.m. Divine Diners (Tazza Kitchen, 1500 Roseneath Road, Richmond)

Sunday 03/01 9:30 a.m. God in the Arts | Iconography led by Jenny Montgomery (First Floor Classroom)

Tuesday 03/03 9:00 a.m. ECW Diocese of Virginia: A Lenten Retreat with Rev. Sarah Kye Price (Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen)

Sunday 03/08 Reminder: Daylight Savings Begins (Clocks move forward one hour.)

Sunday 03/08 9:30 a.m. God in the Arts | Painting led by Suzanne Williams (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 03/15 9:30 a.m. God in the Arts | Poetry led by the Rev. Megan McDermott (First Floor Classroom)

Thursday 03/19 7:00 p.m. Compline Service (Livestream Available | Church)

Friday 03/20 5:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out – Lent Themed (Parents’ Location TBD)

Sunday 03/22 9:30 a.m. God in the Arts | Music led by the Luke Brennan (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 03/22 3:00 p.m. Youth Sunday Funday (Riddle Me This Escape Room)

Highlights

Annual Parish Meeting, Worship & Reception Information – Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m.

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on February 8th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church. Printed copies of the Annual Report and agenda will be available at the meeting and online at ghtc.org/publications. Paper ballots and an agenda will be included with the printed 2025 Annual Report booklet. The nursery will be open beginning at 8:45 a.m. All children and youth are invited to the youth room to make the Alleluia Banner together. There will be no Parish Breakfast, worship services are regularly scheduled, and a cake and punch reception will follow the 10:30 a.m. service in the Parish Hall.  If you have questions about participating in the meeting and Vestry election, please contact Jane Carlson through ghtc.org/contact or by calling (804) 359-5628 x23.

2026 Vestry Election Candidates – Election at Annual Parish Meeting this Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m.

The Nominating Committee is happy to announce that Robert Cillessen, Michael Hale, Terry Hathaway, Alexander Macauley, Ronald May, Glenn Moore, Andrew Peacock, Bill Perkins, and Courtney Scottow have agreed to stand for election to the Vestry this year. Click here to read the candidates’ biographies. At the Annual Meeting, please vote for up to five (5) of the nine (9) candidates. Vestry election qualifications, process, and procedures are available at ghtc.org/vestry and will be available with the printed nominees leaflet available on our Connect Tables.

Youth Instrumental Ensemble 2026 Rehearsal Schedule – Returns Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m.

The Youth Instrumental Ensemble rehearsals return Sunday, February 8th at 9:00 a.m. The remaining dates will remain at 11:50 a.m. All youth musicians (orchestral instruments, keyboards, guitars, and singers) from 4th grade through high school are invited to join the ensemble, and we also welcome solo performances. We will be preparing a musical piece to present on Children & Youth Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Rehearsal Dates: February 8 | February 22 | March 1 | March 15

If your youth is interested, please contact Luke Brennan by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Youth Instrumental Ensemble” from the drop-down menu or call (804) 358-4369 x21.

Vestry January 2026 Highlights

• The Vestry approved submitting a request to the Endowment to fund a one-year agreement with Building Solutions to perform a building audit recommended by the Property Committee.
• The Vestry approved the 2026 Budget for the church.
• The Property Committee provided an update on the installation of the new sound system and streaming capabilities in the sanctuary. The systems should be fully functional by February 22nd.
• The Vestry Nominating Committee presented the nine-person slate of parishioners who have agreed to run for Vestry. The election will take place at the Annual Meeting on February 8th.
• The Vestry extended its best wishes for Rev. Marissa’s trip to Minneapolis.

Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner – Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Join GHTC for a free pancake breakfast-for-dinner on Shrove Tuesday, February 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. 

Ash Wednesday Schedule – Wednesday, February 18 

GHTC will have three offerings for Ash Wednesday this year. The 11:00 a.m. Healing Service will include imposition of ashes. Ashes-to-Go will be offered by Clergy in Monroe Park beginning at 12:00 p.m. Finally, a choral Holy Eucharist service for Ash Wednesday will take place in the Church at 7:00 p.m. A livestream is available for this evening service, as is child care.

Front Porch Forum Dinner Registration Open for Saturday,  February 21

GHTC has begun offering a full course dinner before the Richmond Forum events in 2026. Sylvia May, a parishioner, choir member, and chef, along with Father Brent have planned this community building idea for utilizing our proximity to Altria Theatre. The next four-course dinners will be on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 and continue on March 21st, and April 18th. The cost is $80 per person, which will include drinks and your meal. If you need parking the cost is $100. Seating will be limited to 35–40 people. Guests will arrive at GHTC after 5:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. Richmond Forum doors open at 7:00 p.m., so dinner will end by 7:15 p.m. Invite friends, family, and fans of the forum. The menu for February 21st will be announced and available for download soon. Click here to make your reservations.

Rescheduled Red Door Clothes Closet Interest Meeting – Sunday, February 22 at 11:45 a.m.

The Red Door Clothes Closet Interest Meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 22nd  following 10:30 a.m. worship. The Red Door Ministry team will provide an introduction to the Clothes Closet, which is offered intermittently on Fridays during the Red Door community meal from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Clothes are a consistent need for our guests and GHTC needs more hands to keep this ministry running smoothly. Come find out what’s needed and how to get involved! We will meet in the First Floor Classroom.

Rescheduled Sunday Funday at Urban Air Adventure Park – Sunday, February 22

All middle and high school students (5th grade and up) are invited to Sunday Funday at Urban Air Adventure Park! We will meet there at 1:00 p.m., and pick-up will be at 4:00 p.m. Friends are welcome. Please register here by Monday, February 16th.

Divine Diners First Gathering of the Year – February 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Debra Cole writes, “We hope 2026 is off to a great start! The name of the “Foyer Group” was changed to “Divine Diners” to better reflect our purpose. Our first dinner will be at Tazza Kitchen (1500 Roseneath Road, Richmond 23230) on Sunday, February 22nd at 5:00 p.m.” If you are interested in joining dinner, please RSVP with Debra Cole by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Divine Diners” from the drop-down menu or by calling (804) 440-0925.

Red Door Clothes Closet is Collecting Winter Wear – February 2026

The Red Door Clothes Closet is in need of warm winter clothing! Please drop off donations of hats, gloves, scarves, and coats in good shape in the collection bin by the elevator. Together we can help keep our neighbors warm.

Prayers for Healing by the Font Offered During Worship

When prayers for healing are offered, you are invited to come to the prayer station at any time during communion, before or after you receive. The clergy will ask what you wish to pray for and you may share as much or as little as you would like. Then they will pray with you and, if you consent, trace a cross with anointing oil on your forehead. You are always welcome and no prayer is too big or too small!

Come and Sing in the Compline Choir!

All are invited to join the choir that will lead music for the Compline worship service on March 19th at 7:00 p.m. The choir will rehearse the music at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room downstairs for the service. This will be a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to share their musical gifts to the glory of God. If your are interested in singing in the Compline Choir, please contact Beth Davis by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis” from the drop-down menu or call (804) 358-4369 x18.

Compline Service – Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Compline, from the Latin compleo, meaning “to complete,” marks the end of the day’s liturgical cycle. On Thursday, March 19th, GHTC will hold a compline service containing scripture readings, psalms, confessions, hymns, and prayers for protection. It will last about 20 minutes and will be informal. It will be led by members of our Parish Choir. This will be a way to connect as a community towards the end of the week and experience the beauty and stillness of this ancient service. Please invite others to attend this meaningful and contemplative time of reflection.

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.