News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

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) *Good Friday takes the place of the 12:40 p.m. Prayer Service.

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, Sunday School, or formation on Easter Day. Coffee hour with refreshments under our tent in Monroe Park.

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)
*Reminder: No Red Door Ministry on Friday, April 10th.

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

Sunday 04/12 9:30 a.m. Adult Forum: Parish Listening Session (Also Available following Worship at 12:00 p.m. | First Floor Classroom & Library) 

Saturday 04/18 5:00 p.m. Front Porch Forum Dinner (Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall)

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

Sunday 04/19 11:45 a.m. Red Door Student Volunteer Recognition (During Coffee Hour | Parish Hall) 

Monday 04/20 4:00 p.m. Parish Listening Session (Westminster Canterbury)  

Tuesday 04/21 12:30 p.m. VCU Convocation Recital (Church) 

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

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

Wednesday 04/29 12:00 p.m. VCU Graduation Stories & Lunch hosted by GHTC (The Pace Center)

Wednesday 04/29 Reminder: 11:00 a.m. Healing Service is Cancelled

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)

Highlights

Holy Week through Easter 2026 – Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday

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 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 Easter Sunday.

Parking on Easter Sunday

As usual, parking will be available behind the church in our GHTC lot and in the VCU W. Main Street Parking Deck using the QR code from the Sunday bulletin or the parking card from our Connect Tables. The VCU Parking Deck will have attendees and these attendees will be told about the GHTC QR code for free Sunday parking. Take your bulletin with you. 

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.

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

The Holy Strollers invites everyone to two upcoming walks: Deep Run Park (9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, 23233) tomorrow, 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.

Front Porch Forum Dinner Registration is Open – Saturday,  April 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Led by Sylvia May, a parishioner, choir member, and chef, our final forum dinner of 2026 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 is available on the Connect Table and by visiting ghtc.org/frontporch. Register here.

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.

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.

Church Listening Sessions

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 will be hosting a few Listening Sessions to address some of those questions again. 

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. We will be coming together at different times to listen to each other. The three meeting days are:

• Sunday, April 12th at 9:30 a.m. during the Adult Forum and again at 12:00 p.m. both in the First Floor Classroom and Library. 
• Monday, April 20th at 4:00 p.m. at Westminster Canterbury as part of the scheduled Happy Hour. 
• Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 a.m. during the Adult Forum. 

Please come and join the vestry for this process. You can come to all sessions or one. 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.

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.

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.