Who We Are and What We Believe

As Anglican Christians we celebrate the Mystery of God in Word and Sacrament. We are inheritors of the Catholic and Reformed traditions of the Western Church. We believe that God the Father has revealed himself in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity reveals himself in the life of the Church in the following ways: The Historic Faith of the early and undivided Church as expressed in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, as recited in the Liturgy of the Church. The Holy Scripture are the foundational source of our corporate and individual identity, perspective and vision. The Revised Common Lectionary provides a systematic means whereby nearly the whole Bible is read publically in the Liturgy over a three-year cycle. The Celebration of the Sacraments are means of grace established by Jesus Christ to be administered by His Church. The sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered publically at scheduled times throughout the year (outside the season of Lent, and especially during Eastertide). The Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. The Liturgical Tradition of Common Prayer wherein laity fully participate in public worship. The authorized book used in this parish is The Book of Alternative Services (Canada 1985). Preaching provides an exposition of the Bible and the teaching of the Church, relating to our contemporary situation. We believe that through these gifts God transforms our lives.

OUR HISTORY
The first building on this site was a white frame church with a steeple built in 1851. It is still standing as part of the parish hall. The current limestone structure was constructed in 1895. The stained glass windows tell the story of Christ, beginning at the back entrance and moving clockwise around the church. The oldest windows date to 1895; the newest was installed in 2000.

Supporting Grace
Grace Church is entirely funded by the voluntary contributions of parishioners. We encourage faithful stewardship of our God-given resources by making regular, intentional donations of time, talent and treasure to the church community. A particularly convenient method for financial giving is the Pre-Authorized Payment system, which can be set up through the Diocese of Niagara

LINKS: These are some organizations and resources we support and draw enouragement from:

• The Anglican Communion
• The Archbishop of Canterbury
• The Anglican Church of Canada
• The Diocese of Niagara
• Anglicans Online
• Trinity College
• Wycliffe College
• Christian Classics Ethereal Library
• The Revised Common Lectionary
• The Bible On-line