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Behind the Red Doors on Madison’s Capitol Square
Care
&
Compassion
for the Community and the World
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Galatians 3:28 NIV: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 8th, 2024
This Sunday is Ironman Wisconsin, Please plan ahead for parking and road closures.
Ongoing Offerings of Worship, Learning, and Connecting
(These are ongoing offering in addition to our weekly Sunday Services listed above.)
Wednesdays, 12:10 pm : Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the chapel (enter via N. Carroll St. or tower doors).
News and Updates
Wisconsin Episcopal Trialogue.
The three dioceses of Wisconsin (Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee) voted in favor of the resolution to move forward with drafting a plan for reunification of the three Wisconsin dioceses.
Stay connected
Weekly Newsletter:
To stay up-to-date on all things Grace, please subscribe to our GraceNotes weekly newsletter.
Monthly Magazine:
To see what is happening in and around Grace every month as well as learn about past events, please subscribe to our From The Bell Tower monthly magazine. Print copies are also available at the back of the church.
The Grace Food Pantry
The Grace Church Food Pantry has been a welcoming place for the hungry on the Capitol Square for over 50 years. Our food pantry is open regular hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 pm, and first and third Saturdays, 10:00 am-noon.
Welcome to
Grace Episcopal Church!
Whether you are joining us for a single Sunday while visiting Madison, exploring a deeper relationship with the sacred, or searching for a church home, we are delighted and honored that you are sharing this stage of your spiritual journey with us. We encourage you to get to know us through our website and to become involved in our worship, ministry, and social activities. Check out my sermons and blog
—The Rev. Dr. D. Jonathan Grieser, Rector
Grace Episcopal Church
Mission
Where Anglican tradition engages the contemporary world, Grace Church opens its doors on Madison’s Capitol Square, inviting all to join us in sharing the love of Jesus Christ in worship and in outreach to our neighbors and the world.
With open hearts, we invite you to join us on our journey of faith. Walk through the Red Doors into the warmth of our Grace Church community. Whether you self identify as gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgender, queer or prefer no label, we all belong to one family in God's sight; accepted, valued and beloved.
GRACE IN SERVICE
Grace Food Pantry
The Grace Food Pantry
The Grace Church Food Pantry has been a welcoming place for the hungry on the Capitol Square for over 50 years. Our food pantry is open regular hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 pm, and first and third Saturdays, 10:00 am-noon.
Fellowship at Grace
GRACE MUSIC
Music Ministry Both During
&
Outside Worship
Chancel Choir
The Grace Chancel Choir sings at the Sunday 10:00am service from September to May and is open to singers in high school through adult. Read more…
Pipe Organ
Grace Church has one of the finest pipe organs in Madison, with 1902 pipes. This is the 3rd pipe organ for Grace though. Read more…
Grace Presents
Because the architecture of Grace Church offers excellent acoustics for live music, the Grace Presents Concert Series was born. Read more…
GRACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Actively Involved
Creating a More Just Community
In response to the “Race to Equity” report produced by the Wisconsin Council for Children and Families, the many shootings by police of unarmed African-Americans across the country, and statewide mass incarceration, the Creating a More Just Community working group emerged in 2015. Read more about their efforts and get involved…
Homelessness
From 1984 until March 2020, Grace Church hosted the Men’s Drop-In Shelter. Due to COVID-19, operations have moved to 200 N. First Street. Read more...
Grace's Space
Positioned right across the street from the State Capitol Building near State Street, Grace Church is a natural location for meetings, retreats, sanctuary, and prayer. We are open to the public regularly for public witness. In 2018, we hosted the Poor People’s Campaign and a Governors’ candidates forum focused on criminal justice. In previous years, we offered hospitality during the Women's March on Madison 2017, A Day Without Latinos 2016, the protests of Act 10 in 2011, and other moments of community discussion and activism. Learn more…
OFF THE SQUARE CLUB
The Lutheran Social Services - Off the Square Club, is a daytime support center for adults who need mental health support, including those with co-occurring conditions, such as substance use disorder. You can visit this location to receive several different services, which range from food and computer access to peer based counseling and structured activities. Services are covered by donations and are available at no cost. Off the Square Club is located at Grace Church.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-2PM
Friday-Sunday: Closed
They can be reached at: (608)416-0171, and lsswis.org
WEDDINGS AT GRACE
As Distinctive as Your Special Day
There may be regulations in place that require social distancing and mask-wearing and limit the size of the bridal party and the number of attendees. The required deposit will be refunded in its entirety if diocesan guidelines prevent public worship. We are required to comply with those diocesan guidelines which are stricter than either the State of Wisconsin or the Madison-Dane County Public Health orders. For the most current diocesan policies, please visit: https://www.diomil.org/resources/covid-19-prevention-and-preparedness/
Celebrate Your Wedding at Grace Episcopal Church
Situated on the Capitol Square, Grace Episcopal Church is in the heart of downtown Madison. A historic fixture in this vibrant city center, Grace is just steps from Lake Monona, the Monona Terrace, the Overture Center, State Street, and the University of Wisconsin, as well as numerous restaurants, hotels, and reception venues. Our central location and English-style courtyard garden provide the perfect photo opportunities to capture the essence of your downtown wedding. Click here to learn more…