Summer 2009 Newsletter and Worship Schedule

The Summer 2009 newsletter is now available. In addition, our Summer Worship Schedule is now online in PDF format.

Welcome to the Electronic Home of Grace Anglican Church, Brantford

Located at the corner of Albion and West Streets, in inner city Brantford, we are an inclusive congregation of Anglicans exploring what it means to follow Jesus, one day at a time. In our parish life, we strive to follow the prophet Micah’s prescription for daily living. That is: to seek justice, love kindness, and walk in humility with our God.

We hope that you will get a feel for what we are all about by browsing this site. In it you can learn about our worship, our pastoral care and outreach ministries, and opportunities for personal growth through the Christian Education programmes we offer. Our Christian Education page, which you can navigate through our "Spiritual Paths" link, has details of our Bible study and programmes currently being offered or upcoming. We'd love to have you join us!

If you like what you see as you browse, we hope you will check us out in person. You are most welcome to join us at Sunday worship or any other special events. Please come for a “no-strings attached” Sunday visit.


If you have a pastoral emergency between July 6th and July 24th, please call Canon Bob Schroeder at 519-759-8372. If you have a pastoral emergency between July 25th and August 6th, please call The Reverend Heather Robinson at 519-753-1709.

For after hours emergencies only please call:
The Reverend Dave Ponting at 519-751-0129

Rooms Available in Christian Residence

A few rooms are still available in the St. Stephen's House Laurier Christian Residence next door to Grace Church for Fall 2009. St. Stephen's House has new lower rates that include all utilities, internet, and new lease terms of 9 month leases.

St. Stephen's House Christian Residence is a quiet residential experience for Laurier and Nipissing students . We place a premium on tenant safety - computer swipe card access and other security features.

To learn more call 519-752-6814, extension 27 and our student liaison representative will get back to you.

Are You Seeking Baptism?

If you are seeking baptism for yourself or a child please contact the parish. You can learn more about baptism at Grace by navigating to the "Belonging" page on this website and clicking on "Baptism" or by calling the church office at 752-6814, ext. 23.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. In keeping with our Baptismal vows, we will strive in word and action to joyfully proclaim the Good News we find in Jesus Christ. We believe God’s love transforms people.

2. We proclaim and respect the dignity and the value of every human being that walks through our doors. We understand that hospitality is a driving force in our communal life. Everyone has something to offer the community (spiritual gifts to share).

3. We believe in striving for excellence in all our worship. We are called to continually be seeking ways to grow and evolve the worship experience we provide at Grace Church, while holding to our standard of excellence.

4. As stewards of the gifts of God, we strive to steward all resources entrusted to us as a faith community, including the environment. We believe and practice an understanding that our God is a “God of Abundance” in our decision making and corporate life together.

Grace Church Launches New Congregation

These are exciting times for the expanding ministry of Grace Church. The parish has planted a new congregation in our Upper Parish Hall. The new congregation, called "Counterpoint" is an hour of uplifting singing, prayer, teaching and fellowship. At Counterpoint we strive to provide practical Bible-based teaching presented in ways you can apply to your busy life.

Counterpoint meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Parish Hall of Grace Anglican Church. House churches will also gather during the week.

To learn more about Counterpoint, please go to www.counterpointchurch.ca