Service Times

Holy Eucharist with Sermon
Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist with Sermon & Choir - Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Class (Child care provided)
9:00 a.m.

Children's Sunday School
9:50 a.m. (Sept-May)

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Grace Episcopal Church
15102 Amberly Drive, Tampa 813-971-8484  | Email

Vestry Commissions

Worship
Education
Pastoral Care
Service
Evangelism
Finance
Wardens
Treasurer
Clerk to the Vestry

 

Worship

My name is Jan Rudes.  I am the Chair of the Worship Commission at Grace.  Our worship ministries support the Rector in the planning and execution of all phases of worship by coordinating the activities of the Altar Guild, Acolytes, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Readers, Lectors, Ushers, Choirs, Audio and Visual support, and the Director of Music.  My commission also oversees worship services on Sundays, special church feast days, youth band, and audio-visual equipment. Our purpose is to enable all who participate in services at Grace Church to worship authentically in ways that move their entire being to connect with God.

You are invited and encouraged to get in touch with me at 4cougar4@tampabay.rr.com  to offer your suggestions and ideas, and, most importantly, to volunteer your time at Grace Church. We are blessed with so many ways to serve Our Lord.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering.

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Education

My name is Brigette Doherty.  I am the Chair of the Education Commission at Grace.  The education ministry organizes and supports our learning of the Christian faith and our continual growth into Christian discipleship for all ages.  We do this through Bible studies and classes of special interest such as the Alpha course, Purpose Driven Life, First Communion and Confirmation classes, and weekend conferences that address other Christian topics.  This is how we fulfill the second part of the Great Commission of Matthew 18:19-20: “... teaching them all that I have commanded you ....”

You are invited and encouraged to get in touch with me at bdoherty@tampabay.rr.com or 813-690-3857 with your Education suggestions, ideas and, most importantly, to volunteer your time at Grace Church.

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Pastoral Care

My name is Maryanne Pothier.  I am the Chair of the Pastoral Care Commission at Grace.  Our ministry includes the Shepherds of Grace, which is a lay ministry of companionship, caring, compassion and support for members of Grace.  The Lay Eucharistic Visitors are also part of the Pastoral Care Commission, and these visitors bring the Eucharist to individuals who are ill or homebound.  Groups and activities that build fellowship, such as the Book Club and Ladies of Grace, are also part of this commission.

You are invited and encouraged to get in touch with me at GraceChurchOffice@verizon.net or 813-631-8968 with your pastoral care needs, news, suggestions and, most importantly, to volunteer your time at Grace Church.  The staff person for this area is Fr. Benjamin, and he can be reached at GraceChurchOffice@verizon.net or 813-971-8484, ext. 11.

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Service

Ephesians 6:7  With good will doing service as to the Lord, and not unto men.
My name is Denzil Patrick Walker.  In my current capacity, I am the Chair of the Service Commission.  My charter is to coordinate, assist and encourage any activity to benefit Grace.  At present, we are coordinating the Summer picnic, a.k.a. Calypso Event, and later in the year, we will coordinate the annual Christmas Dinner and Dance.

Should you endeavor to lend your experience in enabling this commission to serve Grace better, please get in touch with me at 813-991-1215, or alternatively at ezc57s@msn.com.

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Evangelism

My name is LeGrand Jones.  I am the Chair of the Evangelism Commission at Grace.  This ministry promotes awareness of Grace by using the media, this website and the road sign on Bruce B Downs Blvd.  We also ensure that new parishioners are comfortably assimilated and feel welcome to become a part Grace’s activities.

Please get in touch with me at legrand@verizon.net or 813-971-8484 with your comments and suggestions. 

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Finance/Personnel

My name is Sandra Brookins.  I am the Chair of the Finance/Personnel Commission at Grace.  This ministry oversees, evaluates and implements the monthly and annual parish budgetary process.  This commission expresses the vestry’s fiduciary function to manage the financial support of our parish life.

Please get in touch with me at GraceChurchOffice@verizon.net or (813) 971-8484 with your comments and suggestions.

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Wardens

Senior Warden: Ed Green, egreen4131@tampabay.rr.com
Junior Warden: David Knecht, dsknecht@earthlink.net
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Treasurer

Jim Spence, jimscga74@aol.com

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Clerk to the Vestry

Olan Deguzman, GraceChurchOffice@verizon.net
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