A Welcome From our Bishop

Welcome!

St. Grace Community Church is progressive, welcoming, and affirmative. Our community's norm is ecumenical, diverse, and affirming.  We believe that there is one universal truth, which is that the presence of God is in everthing, everywhere, in every mote, in every atom, and in every breath.  

I was raised in a home in a little village in Wiltshire, England.  Our doors were always open to friends, guests, and strangers. My parents wished for us to see the truth in people at all times, and what better way was there to do so than to break bread together and talk and listen to one another. I have embedded this teaching in my heart and am a great believer in hospitality, communication, in keeping one's heart open to the Holy Spirit, and in actively engaging in service to God no matter how the service may manifest in life.

I am an activist leader who asks that the St. Grace community be involved in activism and social justice. We are doing our part to make the world a welcoming place for all while utilizing our individual and collective gifts and strengths in the service of God's creation.

St. Grace is a welcoming, loving, affirming  ecumenical community. May we compassionately walk, talk, and break bread together during our brief earthly journey.

Peace and grace,

+Linda

The Right Rev. Linda Jarvis OSB, S.T.L., Ph.D.

Presiding Bishop 

St. Grace Community Church