Welcome to Grace Episcopal Church!

Updates on
​Coronavirus, Covid-19

Grace Church and the Diocese of Massachusetts continue to monitor the situation daily. 
On March 27, 2020, Bishop Gates sent a Pastoral Reflection to the Diocese, the link for which is here.
On March 25, 2020, Bishops Gates and Harris issued a follow-up email with updates on the coronavirus situation.
On March 21, 2020, Bishop Gates issued a follow-up email on the coronavirus situation.
On March 12, 2020, the Bishop of Massachusetts issued a follow-up directive on suggested practices.
On March 11, 2020, the Bishops of Massachusetts issued mandatory practices for liturgical services, visits, and coffee hour.  These practices  are in effect at Grace Church until further notice. 
Bishops Gates and Harris issued a statement on March 5 in which they remind us that we have a responsibility to combat fear with knowledge and that there are things we can do in the midst of uncertainty.  To read the Bishops' March 5 statement, click here.

Responding locally to the Coronavirus 

Grace Church is committed to continuing to serve our Parish and the Vineyard during this time.
  • Please see the information about our Friday Night Community Supper (right) and we call your attention to the article in the March 20 edition of the Vineyard Gazette that provides opportunities to serve others on the Vineyard.
  • Check with this page from the MV Times for more information about Island services provided in this most difficult time.
  •  Stop & Shop has provided times for seniors to shop for groceries: see information here.
  • We will continue to hold a daily teleconference call at noon for anyone who would like to join it.  The link and number can be found in Fr. Harding's March 17 email here.
  • Our Parish Administrator is working from home and can be reached at parishadmin@graceepiscopalmv.org.  Messages on our office phone will be checked regularly.
  • If there is something that you need, please call the Parish office.  We have parishioners who will be glad to shop and/or run errands for you.
  • If you have an idea to serve others, we'd love to hear it!  Please call the Parish office at 508-693-0332
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We welcome all who would like to experience Grace Church as a living faith community.  
Based on our core values, expressed in our baptismal Covenant, “to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as our selves” and “to strive for justice and peace among all peoples, respecting the dignity of every human being”, Grace Church is to serve residents and visitors of Martha’s Vineyard in a way that is nourishing in worship and spirituality, ample in food and social programs, integral to Martha’s Vineyard, with a perspective and a voice in the world.
We invite you to join us for any and all of our programs, events, and services, and we wish you a holy and blessed Lenten season.
God bless you,

The Reverend Stephen Harding, Rector
For the Congregation, Wardens, and Vestry of Grace Church

Sunday Services

All public services of worship at Grace Church are now cancelled until May 31st.  We have moved our Sunday worship to an online service of Morning Prayer on Sundays.
A service bulletin and a video stream of the service will be posted on the website early Sunday morning. 

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Call 508-693-0332 
​or email:
​parishadmin@graceepiscopalmv.org​
Visit our Calendar page
​for complete listings
​of services and events!
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Community Suppers 
Friday's Community Supper will be a drive-through take out event.  Please come to the Parish entrance on Woodlawn Avenue, stay in your car, and a volunteer will bring your meal to you.  We will serve until 6pm or until we run out. Call 508-693-0332 for more info or for questions. 
During this time of social isolation and online services, we invite you to continue making your Pledge and contributions to Grace Church online by clicking the button below.  
Thank you for your generosity and for your ongoing support!
If you would like to donate flowers for Easter, click the link below and choose Easter Flower Fund. Fill out the text box next to the donation amount for the dedication you would like to see in the bulletin, and email: ​parishadmin@graceepiscopalmv.org to let Maureen know that you made a donation. Thank you!

Click on any of the links below to find out more about Grace Church!

Calendar of Events

The Rector's Page

Sunday School

Sermons

Education

 Letters ​from our Bishops

Weddings

Community Suppers

Youth are the future of the church!

We have a small but growing group of young people who are learning about spirituality, belief and how it translates into social action. ​
​If you are a teen, ​pre-teen or know one who is interested in exploring these questions,  please email: rector@graceepiscopalmv.org
​or call 508-693-0332.

Grace recently received...

Two bequests!  ​If you are interested in including
​Grace Church as part of your estate, please contact: rector@graceepiscopalmv.org
​Or call 508-693-0332.
Grace Church is located on the corners of Woodlawn and William Street in Vineyard Haven. Parking is located along both streets and behind the rectory on Franklin Street. Handicapped parking space is at the side entrance.
   Grace Episcopal Church of Martha's Vineyard
    P O Box 1197
​    34 Woodlawn Avenue
    Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
    (508) 693-0332