Saturday 10/17 9:00 a.m. Episcopal Church Women’s Annual Meeting (Livestream Available | Parish Hall & Church)

Sunday 10/18 9:00 a.m. Formation Parish Ministry Fair* (Parish Hall) *Also available after worship.

Sunday 10/18 12:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Service Project (St. Andrew’s School, 227 S. Cherry Street)

Monday 10/19 4:00 p.m. Spirited Readers Book Club (Contact Ministry Leader for Location)

Thursday 10/22 7:00 p.m. Compline Service (Livestream Available | Church)

Sunday 10/25 9:30 a.m. Adult Forum: Community & Faith in Colonial North America led by Cary Blankenship (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 10/25 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday* (Livestream Available | Church)
*8:00 a.m. worship is regularly scheduled. Reminder: Swap Meet RVA takes place in Monroe Park and may cause traffic delays or road closures.

Sunday 10/25 11:45 a.m. Grace & HolyWeen! (Parish Hall)

Tuesday 10/27 12:30 p.m. VCU Convocation (Free Admission | Church)

Saturday 10/31 10:00 a.m. Holy Strollers Halloween Walk to the Fan District (Meet at GHTC Parking Lot)

Saturday 10/31 10:00 a.m. Men’s Group (Ellwood Thompson’s Cafe, 4 N. Thompson Street, Richmond, VA 23221)

Sunday 11/01 9:30 a.m. Formation Spotlight: Godly Play (First Floor Classroom)

Sunday 11/01 11:45 a.m. All Saints’ Day Reception (Parish Hall)

Friday 11/06 5:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out (Pick-Up at 9:30 p.m. | Bar Solita, 123 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220)

Sunday 11/08 9:00 a.m. Mission Parish Ministry Fair* (Parish Hall) *Also available after worship.

Sunday 11/08 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with VCU’s Vox Concordia Treble Choir & Vocal Chamber Ensemble (Livestream Available | Church) 

Sunday 11/08 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for Veterans Day & Day of Remembrance (Livestream Available | Church)

Monday 11/09 5:30 p.m. Spirited Sisters (Toast, New American Gastropub at The Village, 7007 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226)

Sunday 11/15 4:00 p.m. Parish Oyster Roast (Sauer Family Home) 

Saturday 11/21 5:00 p.m. Front Porch Forum Dinner (Dinner Begins at 5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall)

Saturday 11/21 5:00 p.m. Youth Bowling Event (Bowlero Richmond, 8037 Shrader Road, Richmond, VA 23294)

Episcopal Church Women’s Annual Meeting – Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m.

The 2026 Diocesan Episcopal Church Women’s Fall Meeting will be held at Grace & Holy Trinity Church tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th beginning at 9:00 a.m. We will welcome Lisa Kimball, Ph.D., recently retired from the faculty at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Her topic will address “living our baptismal covenant.” The business meeting will take place at 9:45 a.m. followed at 10:00 a.m. by the speaker, Eucharist with the Rev. Jenny Montgomery, and closing out with lunch. Registration is closed. A livestream of the meeting and worship is available here. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Perrin at catherineperrin@comcast.net. 

Sunday Volunteer Project at St. Andrew’s School – This Sunday, October 18 at 12:15 p.m.

St. Andrew’s School, our elementary school partner in Oregon Hill, is in full swing for their Fall semester and could use help with some light tasks. All ages are invited to volunteer. We’ll have a boxed lunch at GHTC after 10:30 a.m. worship this Sunday, October 18th and then walk or drive to St. Andrew’s to volunteer for 1 to 2 hours. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Formation Parish Ministry Fair – Begins This Sunday, October 18 at 9:00 a.m.

This year we are having the beloved Ministry Fair over four sessions, one representing each of our four pillars: Worship, Parish Life, Formation, and Mission. The Formation Parish Ministry Fair will begin this Sunday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall and also be available after worship.  The ministries’ displays will stay set up for a few weeks. This hopefully will allow more members to connect with more group leaders. Blessings!

Red Door Ministry Now Collecting Coats & Seeking Volunteers

Red Door Clothes Closet is seeking donations of coats for Richmonders in need, and we are especially in need of donations for men. Please drop off any new or gently used winter gear at the coat rack in the Parish Hall. Thank you for your generosity. The Red Door Ministry is also looking for more volunteers. Contact Andrew Peacock at ghtc.org/contact and select “Red Door Ministry Coordinator” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Compline Worship Service – This Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Compline, from the Latin compleo, meaning “to complete,” marks the end of the day’s liturgical cycle. This Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m., GHTC will hold a compline service containing scripture readings, psalms, confessions, hymns, and prayers for protection. This informal service will last about 20 minutes and 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. The livestream link is available here.

All Saints’ Sunday Family Member Prayer Requests – Due Sunday, October 25

On All Saints’ Sunday, November 1st, we celebrate and remember the lives of those who have died since last November. You are invited to submit the names of family members who have passed away. Their names will be read aloud at the altar to honor their memory and commend them to God. Please submit names by Sunday, October 25th. To include a name, please fill out this form or call Director of Administration & Facilities Coco Provance at (804) 359-5628 x23. 

Adult Formation: Community & Faith in Colonial North America – Sunday, October 25 at 9:30 a.m.

The Adult Forum on Sunday, October 25th will be led by parishioner Cary Blankenship. The topic will examine the establishment of colonial communities principally in Virginia and New England and the role of religion in those communities. We will meet in the First Floor Classroom at 9:30 a.m.

Children and Youth Sunday with Grace & HolyWeen – Sunday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Children and Youth Sunday is coming up on Sunday, October 25th. The Intergenerational Choir and Youth Instrumental Ensemble will lead us in worship, and all young people are invited to participate as lay readers, ushers, greeters, or chalice bearers. After the service, we will have our annual Grace & HolyWeen celebration, so bring your costume! If your child is interested in serving, please contact Madeleine Preston by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting her from the form’s drop-down menu.

VCU Convocation – Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday, October 27th at 12:30 p.m. in the church for a special performance featuring talented student musicians from Virginia Commonwealth University. The program will showcase performers from VCU’s wind, brass, and piano studios. They will offer a varied selection of music that highlights the artistry, dedication, and versatility of these emerging musicians. Admission is free.

All Saints’ Sunday Reception – Sunday, November 1 at 11:45 a.m.

On November 1st, following the 10:30 a.m. service, we will gather for our annual All Saints’ Sunday reception. Sylvia May and Nancy Trego will be coordinating the reception and are looking for volunteers to contribute food and drinks. If you would like to bring something, please contact Sylvia at kookn4god@yahoo.com.

Parents’ Night Out – Friday, November 6 with Drop-Off at 5:00 p.m and Pick-Up at 9:30 p.m.

The next Parents’ Night Out will be on Friday, November 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All children are invited to the church for dinner, games, and a movie. The parents’ meeting location will be Bar Solita (123 W. Broad Street) and hosted by The Pace Center’s Katie Gooch. Please register your child here by Monday, November 2nd.

Pastoral Care Phone Number
A Pastoral Care Line is 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. If you would like to email with the clergy, please use pastoralcare@ghtc.org.

Whom do I contact for…?

If you have a question or need to contact GHTC, please use the list of staff members and their respective subjects below to help direct you.

Worship Questions | The Rev. Dr. Brent A. Melton
Mission Questions | Chuck Bleick, The Rev. Marissa Sotos & The Rev. Steve Pace
Communications Questions | The Rev. Marissa Sotos
Formation Questions | The Rev. Dr. Brent A. Melton & Madeleine Preston
Pastoral Care Questions | The Rev. Dr. Brent A. Melton
Music Questions | Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis
Paying Your Pledge | Jane Coffey
Administration & Facilities Questions | Coco Provance
Vestry Questions | Lisa Dawson
Campus Ministry Questions | The Rev. Russ Kerr

For questions outside of these subjects, please see the full listings in the form dropdown below or call (804) 359-5268. Please do not send any financial information or sensitive personal data using this form. Contact Jane Coffey at (804) 359-5628 x14 to discuss financial gifts.

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.

Get Involved with The Pace Center
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. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Russ Kerr by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Campus Minister” from the drop-down menu.