News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

Friday 03/20 5:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out – Lent Themed (Quirk Hotel Rooftop Bar)

Saturday 03/21 5:00 p.m. Front Porch Forum Dinner (Dinner Begins at 5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall

Sunday 03/22 9:00 a.m. Parish Breakfast with Belize Summer Camp Team (Parish Hall)

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

Sunday 03/22 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday (Livestream Available | Church)

Tuesday 03/24 12:15 p.m. Prayer Service for Immigration Justice & Peace (Grace & Holy Trinity Church | Chapel)

Saturday 03/28 9:00 a.m. Holy Strollers at Deep Run Park (Car Pool Meets at GHTC Parking Lot | 9900 Ridgefield Parkway)

Sunday 03/29 Palm Sunday with Stuart Circle Area Churches Procession*
*Two Opportunities to join Procession

9:30 a.m. Option 1: Worship Begins at First English Lutheran Church (1603 Monument Avenue)

9:45 a.m. Procession Begins around Stuart Circle (Continuing East on Franklin Street)

10:30 a.m. Option 2: Procession Arrives/Gather at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Steps (Palms Available from Ushers)

10:45 a.m. Procession Continues to GHTC

11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship Begins at GHTC (Livestream Available | Church)*
*8:00 a.m. worship and breakfast are regularly scheduled. There is no formation.

Thursday 04/02 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday (Livestream Available | Church)

Friday 04/03 12:00 p.m. Good Friday (Livestream Available | Church)

Friday 04/03 1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Monroe Park) 

Saturday 04/04 7:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter (Livestream Available | Church)

Sunday 04/05 9:00 a.m. Easter Day with Baptism* (Livestream Available | Church)

Sunday 04/05 11:00 a.m. Easter Day Family Service* (Livestream Available | Church)
*No Parish Breakfast or formation on Easter Day

Sunday 04/05 12:30 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Monroe Park)

Monday 04/06 Parish Office Closure Begins in Observance of Easter (Concludes on April 10th)

Saturday 04/11 9:00 a.m. Holy Strollers walks The Fan (Meet at GHTC Parking Lot)

Sunday 04/19 9:30 a.m. Mission/Outreach Spotlight: The Pace Center (First Floor Classroom) 

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

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

Highlights

Note Regarding the AV and Livestream System

Thank you for your patience as we’ve been trouble shooting our new livestream setup. We understand that technical difficulties have hurt your ability to join in worship and we apologize. We discovered a lost connection between Code 3 (our livestream equipment company) and ICS (our technology network provider) after an upgrade was made to our internet firewall. In repairing this, we also found that the new livestream equipment wasn’t set up on the correct network. The audio problem last Sunday occurred after we realized we had no connection and attempted to stream from software that was incompatible with our sound system. We believe we have remedied these issues and that the livestream will be both heard and seen moving forward. In Peace, Fr. Brent & Staff

Parish Breakfast with Belize Summer Camp Team – This Sunday, March 22 at 9:00 a.m.

The Sunday Breakfast Crew has asked the Belize Summer Camp team to offer a special addition to this Sunday’s breakfast on March 22nd. We plan to make fry jacks with marmalade and honey, and a platter of the fruits you would get for breakfast in Belize; papaya, watermelon, mango, and pineapple.

God and the Arts: Music with Luke Brennan – This Sunday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m.
This Lent we are exploring the intersection of God and the arts with artists answering the question, “Where do you see God in your art?” This Sunday, March 22nd, Assistant Choirmaster & Organist Luke Brennan shares about the art of music in the First Floor Classroom at 9:30 a.m. 

Lent Prayer Service for Immigration Justice & Peace at GHTC – This Tuesday, March 24 at 12:15 p.m.

Throughout Lent, Downtown Community Ministries (DCM) churches have held a brief prayer service for immigration justice and peace each Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. This week’s service will be hosted by GHTC on Tuesday, March 24th in the Chapel. Free parking is available in the VCU West Main St. Parking Deck with the QR code located in the back of Tuesday’s service bulletin. Upon arrival please press the information button on the kiosk to let the operations team know they are parking for GHTC. 

Holy Strollers’ Upcoming Walks – Saturdays, March 28 and April 11

The Holy Strollers invites everyone to two upcoming walks: Deep Run Park (9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, 23233) on Saturday, March 28th and a stroll through the Fan District (Meet at GHTC Parking Lot) on Saturday, April 11th. The Deep Run Park walk will be somewhere between 2.5 and 4 miles and may add on a short sojourn at Tuckahoe Creek Park, whose standout feature is the boardwalk across the marsh. Carpool to Deep Run leaves GHTC parking lot at 9:00 a.m. More information will be provided soon for the Fan District walk, and other future offerings. If you’d like to join the Holy Strollers or want to learn more, contact Susan Hankins by calling (804) 938-8440 or visit ghtc.org/contact and select “Holy Strollers” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Connecting Hearing Aids to the Audio System

We want you to hear every word of worship. Our new livestream system uses the Williams AV Receiver to connect hearing aids and headphones in one of three simple ways described here.

Come Walk the New Labyrinth During Lent – Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. 

The new prayer labyrinth will be available to use every Wednesday in Lent from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the First Floor Classroom. Come and take some time to walk the labyrinth, meditate, and reflect. We will provide resources to guide your time of prayer. There will be coffee and muffins.

Holy Week through Easter 2026 – Sunday, March 29 through Sunday, April 5

Palm Sunday, on March 29th, begins the holiest week in Christianity as we journey to the Holy City with Jesus where people laid palms down on the Jerusalem road. There are two opportunities to join the procession.

9:30 a.m. Option 1: Worship Begins at First English Lutheran Church (1603 Monument Avenue)

9:45 a.m. Procession Begins around Stuart Circle (Continuing East on Franklin Street)

10:30 a.m. Option 2: Procession Arrives/Gather at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Steps (Palms Available from Ushers)

10:45 a.m. Procession Continues to GHTC

11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship Begins at GHTC (Livestream Available | Church)*
*8:00 a.m. worship and Parish Breakfast is regularly scheduled. There is no formation.

Maundy Thursday (Last Supper): On Thursday evening, April 2nd, we invite you to gather around our table as Jesus did with his disciples. Our 7:00 p.m. worship service will begin with reflection, prayers, and music. The service ends with the stripping of the altar, as our sacred space is cleared of ornate items on the pulpit, lectern and altar.

Good Friday (Death): On Friday, April 3rd at noon*, we will move together through the liturgy of how Jesus’ love was poured out on the hard wood of the cross. We will end our worship by reverencing the cross. Then all are invited to walk the Stations of the Cross together in Monroe Park at 1:00 p.m. *There will be no Red Door Prayer Service at 12:40 p.m.

The Great Vigil (Resurrection) on Saturday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m., gathers us in darkness before lighting a new fire as we remember that it is only by the light of Christ that death and darkness is defeated. The paschal candle is lit and candlelight takes us through the liturgy. This service moves from darkness (death) to new light (life). Please bring bells to ring during The First Eucharist of Easter.

The Easter Celebrations continue into Sunday morning, April 5th, with the first service with a baptism at 9:00 a.m., a family service at 11:00 a.m, and the Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 p.m. in Monroe Park. Please bring flowers and greenery for The Flowering of the Cross. There will be no Parish Breakfast or formation. A coffee hour will take place in Monroe Park after each service.

Childcare During Holy Week & Easter
On Palm Sunday, March 29th, the nursery will be open starting at 9:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to drop off their children before joining the procession at Stuart Circle, or to bring their kids to participate in the procession. Please pick up your children from the nursery following 11:00 a.m. worship. On Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, and on Saturday, April 4th, the nursery will be open starting at 6:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 5th, the nursery will be open starting at 8:30 a.m. Please pick up your children from the nursery following 11:00 a.m. worship. There will be no Sunday School on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.

Front Porch Forum Dinner Registration Opens Monday for Dinner on Saturday,  April 18

GHTC continues to offer a full course dinner before the Richmond Forum events in 2026, led by Sylvia May, a parishioner, choir member, and chef. The next dinner will be on Saturday, 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 and registration will be available soon.

Middle & High School Retreat Information – Shrine Mont Camps from April 17–19

The Diocese of Virginia is planning a Middle School Weekend and a High School Leadership Summit on April 17th through April 19th at Shrine Mont Camps. The theme for the middle school weekend is “A Time to Build: My Spiritual Identity, Faith, & Friendships.” The high school summit will focus on leadership aspects like communicating across differences, confidence-building, and working as a team. The cost for the weekend is $130. Please register directly through the diocesan website, but let Madeleine know that you’ve registered so she can arrange chaperones and transportation. 

VCU Convocation Recital – Tuesday, April 21 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m.

Join us for a 50-minute recital of VCU string and piano students on Tuesday, April 21st at 12:30 p.m. in the sanctuary! The program will include solo performers and chamber music groups from the VCU Music Department. All are invited to attend, free of charge. This will be a wonderful opportunity for musical collaboration between VCU’s Music Department and Grace & Holy Trinity.

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 for the worship service 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, Organist, and conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis and sung within the context of the Holy Eucharist liturgy. There will be a reception, hosted by the Hospitality Committee, following the worship service. The offering will go towards the Hill Brown Music Scholars Fund.

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.