OUR CURRENT EVENTS
GIVING TREES MINISTRY
Be a branch of blessing in the Giving Trees Ministry!
We, at Grace, are blessed to bring the Christmas spirit to children and youth receiving child welfare services and foster care services by sponsoring Christmas Wish Lists for approximately 30 children and youth.
Additionally, we will bring the warmth and love of the season through collecting comfort items and putting together 120 blessing bags for our neighbors in need who receive support from the Clay County Rescue Mission. We will also use any funds received that are not needed to support the wishlists and Blessing Bags, for other outreach needs for these ministries or those in need this season.
See the Giving Tree(s) in the Chapel and Church Narthex for Christmas Wish Lists and Blessing Bag Lists and visit: The Giving Trees Ministry for more details. Please participate in any way you feel called! If you have questions, please contact Monique Hitt by phone or text at 904-894-5060 or email at moniquehitt@gmail.com
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.
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, November 22. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
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
Thank you for caring about our community by donating to this worthy cause. In fact, you have helped over 80 homeless people so thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Presently, we are in great need of the following items:
deodorant
hand sanitizer
tissues
disposable razors
toothpaste
socks
t-shirts and hoodies-L,XL and larger
Other items that are appreciated are:
lotion
large band-aids
towels
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.
ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 30
Join us immediately after the 10:30 service in the narthex for a warm and festive intergenerational workshop where we’ll create beautiful Advent wreaths to take home and enjoy throughout the Advent season!
We’ll provide all the supplies — you bring your creativity and Christmas spirit! Suggested donation: $10 to help cover materials.

Everyone is welcome — families, friends, and all ages!
Come start the season together with hands-on fun, fellowship, and the joyful anticipation of Advent!
CLOTHES CLOSET & FOOD PANTRY OF ORANGE PARK
We know that right now a lot of our neighbors are experiencing food insecurity as SNAP benefits have been delayed and many people are out of work.
Just a reminder that there is a red wagon located in the Narthex for any food donations that you would like to bring in. We take these donations weekly to the Food Pantry that serves people right here in Orange Park.
Items that are always needed are peanut butter and jelly, pasta, mac and cheese, rice, cereal and breakfast foods, shelf milk, spaghetti sauce, soups, canned vegetables. If you see items BOGO when you are grocery shopping, consider donating the free item to help those in need.
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for December is "The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas" by James Patterson & Tad Safran. We will meet on December 2 to discuss.
If you read the book and are interested in joining us, you are welcome! We have some wonderful group discussions.
"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
