Grace In The News

The Standard-Times of New Bedford, Thursday, November 17th, carried a gallery of photos taken by photographer Peter Pereira.  Open this post to access the link to the photo gallery. Click here for a link to the photo gallery.

NEW BEDFORD — On the eve of the presidential election, parishioners at Grace Episcopal Church say they believe the United States has lost its way because of its lack of civility in the campaign. About two dozen parishioners met in silent prayer for about an hour Monday night in the historic church at the corner…

NEW BEDFORD — Construction crews succeeded Friday morning in hoisting the new Grace Episcopal Church steeple framework into place at the top of the church’s bell tower. They had managed to install metal braces connecting the top and bottom halves of the Douglas fir framework, which had proven troublesome on Thursday. A year in storage…

NEW BEDFORD — Restoration workers ran into a snag Thursday as they attempted to raise the framework of a new steeple at the Grace Episcopal Church. The two halves of the structure, top and bottom, balked as workers attempted to install the bolts and metal braces that hold the steeple together. One or two braces…

NEW BEDFORD – Build bridges, not walls. That was the advice of city leaders and clergy members Sunday at an interfaith worship service at North Baptist Church on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.   “We have a patriotic duty to end hatred and xenophobia,” said Bruce Rose, president of the…

NEW BEDFORD _ Four carved stone pinnacles will soon return to their prominent location at the base of the steeple at the Grace Episcopal Church tower. As Bishop Gayle E. Harris blessed the pinnacles Sunday at a special service at the church, she reminded the worshipers that these structures have an important symbolic message.  …

NEW BEDFORD — Outside the city pulsated, with sirens wailing and vehicles rumbling, life racing by as usual. Inside, there was only silence, the flickering of candlelight and a few tears. About 50 people gathered Monday night at Grace Episcopal Church to share thoughts, recite poetry and read prayers. But perhaps the most powerful moment…

They choose to sing about things that unite us rather than separate us. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, 170 voices strong, will take to the stage of the Zeiterion Theatre on March 6 with their latest show, “Circle of Life.” The uplifting performance will begin at 3 p.m. “We all go through the same stages,”…

On Oct. 10, the Rev. Christopher R. Morck was instituted as the 22nd rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Bedford. Bishop Alan M. Gates officiated and William Boyce served as chaplain to the bishop. The Renewal of Ministry began as the church’s wardens escorted Morck to the front of the assembly, stating that they…

NEW BEDFORD — Built in 1880, the venerable Grace Episcopal Church is getting a major facelift, church leaders said By approximately Nov. 15, the church will have a new steeple consisting of slate and wood instead of brick, granite and brownstone, and the belfry and the brick work below will be repointed, according to Charles…