CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
December 24 - 5:30 pm
Family Service with Christmas Pageant and Eucharist
December 24 - 8:00 pm
Service with Eucharist
OUR CURRENT EVENTS
MEN'S GRILL AND CHILL
Thursday, December 4th
6:30 in Benedict Hall
Bring something to grill and your favorite beverage

Bring a friend!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTA DEDICATIONS
Christmas poinsettia dedications for the church and chapel: the forms to request a dedication for a poinsettia in memory of, or thanksgiving of a loved one or friend, are available in the church narthex and rear of chapel. The deadline to submit forms is December 12. Suggested donation is $20. If paying by check, please mark poinsettia in memo section. If paying by cash please note amount on the form.
LESSONS AND CAROLS
December 7 - 10:30 am
As we approach the Advent season, we're excited to invite you to our special Advent Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 7th at 10:30am. This beautiful service is a time-honored tradition where we'll come together to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas through scripture readings, music, and carols. It's a wonderful opportunity to worship and connect with fellow Parishioners. Please mark your calendars, as we'll only have one service that Sunday, allowing us to gather together as a whole congregation to celebrate the coming of Christ. We look forward to seeing you there!
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CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
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Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, December 27. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
COMMUNITY CAROLING
Join us for a Heartwarming Visit!
We're excited to spread some holiday cheer to our homebound friends and neighbors! Our church family is gearing up to visit and uplift those who can't make it to our services. Come sing, share, and show God's love with us!
When: December 21st at 5pm
Where: Meet at Benedict Hall
What to bring: Your smile and a song in your heart!
Warm up with hot chocolate and treats before we head out (and when we get back)!
Let's lift spirits, share joy, and make a difference together! All are welcome!
See you there!
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Aaron Giddens
Choir/Handbell Director
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
For the months of November and December, our Change for Change donations will be used for The Giving Trees Ministry.
Drop off your coins, bills, or even checks to support this outreach ministry. Checks should be designated for Giving Trees Ministry on the memo line. All money can be dropped into the offering plate.
What is the Giving Tree Ministry: Each year at Grace, we are blessed to share the joy and spirit of Christmas with children and youth receiving child welfare and foster care services by sponsoring Christmas Wish Lists for 30 young lives. Additionally, we get the opportunity to spread warmth and compassion during the holiday season by collecting comfort items and assembling 120 blessing bags—along with other needed donations—for our neighbors in need and this year that is our neighbors supported by the Clay County Rescue Mission.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:34-36
"When you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Matthew 25:40
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Thank you for the outpouring of donations!!!!
Presently, we are in need of only the following items:
toothpaste
deodorant
tissues
hand sanitizer (small )
hoodies- L,XL and larger
blankets
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
The 2025-2026 Grace Fund
The Grace Fund is the foundation of annual fundraising at
Grace Episcopal Day School.
Your gift to the Grace Fund helps to provide the best educational experience for the students of Grace, while providing the necessary support and resources to our faculty and staff. We have big plans for our future and need your support to turn our plans into a reality.
"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
