Grace Episcopal
Church

Mt. Meigs, Alabama

Christian Formation (Education) is an opportunity to be fed and nurtured through the intentional study of Holy Scripture and our life together as the Church, the Body of Christ. Exciting and challenging opportunities are available for every age and interest.

The Seekers' Class is for all those seeking more knowledge about the Episcopal ways of being and doing things, whether you are a newcomer, looking to be confirmed, or long-time Episcopalian. Come and bring  your experiences to share and your questions to ask.

Rector's Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at ten o’clock in Keith Hall and uses a guided discussion based on the daily and weekly scripture readings from the Book of Common Prayer Lectionary.

Christian Education For Adults (Sunday Morning) Click Here offers a variety of topics and studies throughout the year.

Education for Ministry is a four-year program that covers Church history, Christian philosophy, and Holy Scripture. The program is an extension of the School of Theology of the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee. For more information on E.F.M., call the Church Office.

Godly Play (Ages 4 yrs. - 2nd Grade) "Godly Play" describes an approach to children's spiritual formation that is based on creating a sacred space in which to present the stories of our faith, wonder about them together, and then allow the children open-ended opportunities, usually with art supplies, to engage in the stories of the Bible.

Living the Good News (3rd - 5th Grade) A lectionary-based curriculum that helps bring the weekly readings alive bridging our everyday stories with the timeless stories of our Christian faith - a celebration of God's unending love and grace!

Branching up and Branching Out (9th - 12th Grade) An exploration of confirmation issues in the Episcopal Church and a study of environmental issues with planned activities and field trips.

Vacation Bible School is an opportunity for children ages four through high school to participate in a two-week program of fun activities centered on the Bible and Christian discipleship.  In past years, Grace Church has invited the children from the Jubilee Community Center to participate with the parish and the experience in cultural diversity has been mutually rewarding.

Summer Camp for all ages through our diocesan Camp McDowell located about an hour north of Birmingham provides a wonderful setting for outdoor activities and environmental education. The camp includes canoeing, riding, an agri-environmental farm, a raptor education center, and programs to enrich spiritual formation.