Welcome to St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church! We're on Colonial Circle at Richmond and Lafayette in Buffalo, NY, at the center of the beautiful old residential neighborhood of Buffalo's Upper West Side. Our members come from all over the Buffalo area. Join us for a wonderful and welcoming church experience.

We Are an Inclusive Church

St. John's-Grace is a very diverse church. Our congregation includes members who were brought up in many different traditions: Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and others. We welcome all people as members regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, and all ministries are open to anyone. On Sundays, Holy Communion is offered to absolutely everybody. Our members represent a wide variety of experiences and interpretations of the Christian Faith. We revel in this spiritual diversity. (Click here to view our Affirmation of Faith).

Exciting and Friendly

Experience the glorious architecture of our sanctuary, uplifting music both ancient and contemporary, and preaching which is joyful, challenging, personal and relevant to your daily life and struggles. We have a coffee hour after services each Sunday. Though grounded in timeless ritual, our services are informal, friendly, and full of good humor.

Your Struggles are Valued

At St. John's-Grace, people who have struggled with belief and doubt, divorce, abuse, illness, chemical dependency, and bigotry are valued for the depth of wisdom and compassion that can grow from these experiences.

Come and See!

When the disciples asked Jesus, "Where are you staying?" Jesus replied, "Come and see." We also invite you to come and see! Join us any Sunday morning for services, or come on any weekday morning. Or call the office at 885-1112 between 9:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. on weekdays and speak with our church secretary or with Rev. Phil Dougharty.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

For more information on St. John's-Grace, click on one of the items below.

*NEW* St. John's-Grace and the Invisible Youth Network
(Click here to see a video about the delivery of school supplies from St. John's-Grace and others to Sri Lankan kids through the Invisible Youth Network)

*NEW* Best-selling author Bishop John Shelby Spong preached at the Sunday morning service at St. John's-Grace on March 22. Click here to listen to his sermon.

*NEW* To receive St. John's-Grace Weekly E-News, send an e-mail to enews@stjohnsgrace.com to subscribe.

*NEW* The Arts and Artists at St. John's-Grace

*NEW* Gentle Moves Dance Exercise classes with Suzanne Evans

*NEW* Hear music recorded live at St. John's-Grace

The Way of the Cross By Jack Anderson. Read this compelling modern meditation on the stations of the cross on-line. Illustrations by John Schimminger.

Christian Education Programs Updated for 2008
Sermons On Line
This Sunday's Services
An Affirmation of Faith. What Do You Believe?
Calendar
Church Location
Times of Services
What Our Services Are Like
Meet the Rector
A Message for You from the Rector
Rector's Journal
What Members Say About This Church
The Church Buildings
Music Ministry (including music recorded live)
Sunday School
Youth Group
Other Programs and Ministries
Weddings at St. John's-Grace
History
What is the Episcopal Church?
Bulletin Board
List of Committee and Ministry Leaders
The Vestry
Contact Us
Web Page Editor

Links to Our Service Partners:

The Center for Progressive Christianity
Concerned Ecumenical Ministries to the Upper West Side
Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP)
Episcopal Community Services
The Grant-Ferry Association
Aid and Care Inc. ("The Lost Boys of Sudan")
The Invisible Youth Network
                           
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Last modified June 23, 2009
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