Welcome to Grace Episcopal Church Bakersfield!

Welcome to Grace [Visitors Click Here]

Grace Episcopal Bakersfield welcomes you to worship. We invite you to join our inclusive community as we deepen our awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in us through the Episcopal tradition of inclusivity, worship, and service. We welcome all to share His joy and love with us, rejoicing in the transforming power of the Spirit.

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Sunday Worship
Taizé Eucharist at 8am
Holy Eucharist at 10am

Youth Programs (Sundays @10am Service)
Childcare (6wks - 4yrs)

Sunday School (K-6th)

Youth Group (7th-12th)
2nd & 4th Sundays

Grace Choir
Anthems sung at 10am
on 2nd & 4th Sundays

Rehearsals
Tuesdays at 7pm

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From the Vicar,
The Rev. Dr. Tim Vivian

"[At Grace clergy and laity] are sharing ministry . . . in a way that should be spotlighted for the rest of the Church. The joy and enthusiasm I saw in the congregation truly reflected the signs of the Holy Spirit."

--The Rev. Canon Sarah Shofstall, Diocese of Western Massachusetts

All Are Welcome!

We welcome as friends everyone, of any race, gender, creed, denomination, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, for all of us "are one in Christ Jesus."Galatians 3:28

Important Announcements!

Attention Parents!

Three Important
Announcements
1) In an effort to ensure for the safety of our children we ask that they not be allowed to run around the courtyard and especially through the rose bushes.

2) Our Sunday School program will take a break over the summer. The last Sunday School session will be May 26th. We will resume on September 1, 2013. There are activity packets available in the back of the chapel to keep the kids busy.

3) Please click above on the "More" tab and then on "forms" and download our new childcare registration form. Please fill it out and bring it to church and give it to
Lori or Sandra.

For child care questions please email Lori at LTOIA867@yahoo.com and for Sunday School questions please email Sandra gamboa.sandra94@gmail.com.

Getting the Word Out!

Something is always happening at Grace, and we need your help to keep everyone informed. Lori is our webmaster, Fr. Vern puts out the weekly bulletin and Melinda publishes Midweek. If you are planning a meeting or event, PLEASE send the information to all three of us! Be sure to include first and last names, date, time and place. Your communications team and potential readers will thank you.

Fr. Vern Hill - vwmshill@gmail.com
Melinda Hill - ms48hill@hotmail.com
Lori Toia - ltoia867@yahoo.com

Upcoming Events

Grace's Next Chapter: Celebrating the Past
&
Embracing the Future

Matt Bader will facilitate a one hour mini-retreat after Sunday services for anyone interested in processing feelings about Grace's upcoming changes. There will be time for small group sharing and large group activities that will help us celebrate, grieve, and dream about what comes next. All are welcome at either or both sessions on May 26th and June 30th.

It's time to celebrate our graduates! Please join us for cake and coffee following services on June 9th.

We want to recognize this year and last year's graduates.
2012 2013
Lezlie C. Sophia A.
Michael N. Sawyer R.
John D. Ashleigh M.
Isaac G.

LGBT Game Night

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community of Grace is gathering for a potluck & game night June 15th from 6-9pm. Please call Lori & Arcie Toia. for location info at 661-699-5880. Bring bathing suits and towels! Children are welcome!

Grace Episcopal Church
5 Real Road (Real Rd. & Stockdale Hwy.)
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-436-6924
Please park in the lot off Stockdale Hwy.

Grace Episcopal Church Mailing Address
PO Box 20492
Bakersfield,
CA 93390-0492
E-mail: tvivian@csub.edu

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