Dear Friends,

We have been in a whirlwind of Feast Days these last two weeks and that continues into this Sunday. We have moved from the Ascension to Pentecost and now this Sunday, Trinity Sunday.

Liturgically (the things we all do together on Sundays in the Eucharist) there will be some return to pre-Lent practices. We will re-introduce the rubric/direction to kneel as we are able during the prayers of the people. Following the prayers we will continue to kneel as we transition to the confession. You may remember in Lent the confession was at the very beginning of the service – an esteem of its centrality in the season. And during the Easter season we did not include the confession – a tangible reminder of the celebration we were holding. This Sunday, we are back with the confession in the place we usually placed in the service. An addition to these familiar practices, a change we are making is the introduction of the rubric to stand for the post-communion prayer. This is a part of the service following absolution (forgiveness proclaimed) and celebrating the Eucharist as we are getting ready to go out the doors revitalized to engage the world for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

Another aspect of our worship services you may notice are the colors used for the frontal of the altar and those on the lectern and pulpit. For Lent the color was purple, symbolizing repentance. The Great 50 Days of Easter we were using white, symbolizing celebration (also used for weddings and funerals). The Day of Pentecost was red tying to the tongues of fire, but more generally red is used at services marking self-offering/self-sacrifice. It is used for the Maundy Thursday, the martyrs, clergy ordinations, etc. This Sunday for Trinity Sunday the color is white for celebration.

With all the focus on what God has done in power and love, and the reality of union with God through the Holy Spirit in our lives, it is a wonderful time to consider both our approach to relationship with God and our participation in the building up of the Kingdom – If gospel is good news, what is the bad news we can take the good news to?

May we be envisioned in our relationship with God, and both stirred and empowered to advance the kingdom.

Peace,

Lisa+

Join Us Sunday!

Mission Trip Send Off

This Sunday, May 31, at 9:15 a.m. as a parish we will be sending our missioners with prayers and encouragement before they begin their journey! We invite everyone to be part of this special send-off as we support and celebrate those who will be serving others. Please keep our youth in your prayers as they prepare for this meaningful mission.

Sunday School | 9:45 a.m. | Lower Level

Our Pre-K– 6^th Grade.

Adult Formation | 9:00 a.m. | Albright Hall
Conversations - starting in June! 

6/14 Children, Family, and Youth Ministries  

6/28 Worship approach and liturgy  

7/12 Music  

7/19 Hospitality  

7/26 Adult Formation  

8/9 Using REALM – why it matters  

8/16 Grounds – ministry to the community  

8/23 Lychgate  

8/30 Emergency Response 

Children, Youth and Families

Rev. Erin Pickersgill is the co-director of the Diocesan Summer Camp, Camp Firebird. July 26 - 31 at Camp MoVal in Union, MO. Spots are filling fast and registration deadline is June 30th. Costs for camp are tiered $450/475/500 per camper. Please sign up soon to ensure your young person has a place at camp. Contact Erin or Lisa if finances are an issue. Register and see the promo video here: https://diocesemo.org/camp-firebird

• Older children and young people encouraged to join the new intergenerational choir, led by our new Music Director, Cameron Graham! Email him with any questions. 

• We are now recruiting for and training youth acolytes, readers, crucifers, and torchbearers! Please contact Erin or Mary Merriweather (marymerri2002@yahoo.com) to register your interest! 

• Youth Nights this Summer to help clean and decorate the youth room are: June 10, July 8, August 5. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

• Family Summer Nights at Grace, a way to connect with each other. Food, games, prayer. Bring a friend! June 21, July 12, August 9. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Altar Flowers

Help us adorn our worship space by sponsoring altar flowers. Please sign up for a Sunday on the bulletin board in Albright Hall. Your donation can be made in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion. Please contact Kirkwood Florist for payment. (314) 965-8440

Alert Knitters!! 

Hi, Great Knitters!! You have donated quite a collection of beautiful items for donation. Keep it coming. We can produce some wonderful hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc. for those who are out in the cold. If anyone would like to get together for a knitting group, sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board just above the basket. Remember there is plenty of yarn to use in the closet in the LaVielle Room.

Trinity Sunday

May 31, 2026

8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.



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Nursery Sunday hours are 8:45 a.m until 11:15 a.m. each Sunday.

Thursday, May 28
Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. / Chapel

Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. / Choir Room

Sunday, May 31

Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. / Nave
Coffee hour following each Service

Tuesday, June 2

Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. / Chapel

Wednesday, June 3

Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m. / Spencer's Grill

Thursday, June 4

Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. / Chapel

Mission Statement

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey,

Grace Church welcomes you as we follow Jesus together through a life of worship, love, and action.

Our Core Values

Worship: We believe worship is the heart of the church, shaping and connecting us with one another and God. In our Christ-centered worship and sacrament, we learn and grow spiritually.

Love: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where each person is seen, heard, valued, and accepted.

Action: Service within and beyond our parish enriches our faith, strengthens our community, and keeps us relevant as we spread the word of God.

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