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Welcome to Grace Episcopal Church We are part of the 78-million member Anglican communion and trace our history to the beginnings of Christianity. The Episcopal Church was planted in America by the Church of England in the colonies of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The earliest known celebrations of the Eucharist in North America by Anglicans were near San Francisco, California, in 1579, by Sir Francis Drake's chaplain, and in 1607 at Jamestown, Virginia. The liturgy we use today is essentially the same as then and retains its ancient structure and traditions. The General Convention is made up of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. It authors (and continues to amend) the Church's Constitution, the Book of Common Prayer, rules for the ratification of bishops, and through its canonical actions, rules for the governance of the Church.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is led by the Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, who was appointed as the 12th bishop by Pope Francis in 2013. The diocese, established in 1882, serves 175,114 Catholics across 11 counties in Western Michigan, with 80 parishes and 31 schools. It offers various ministries, including administration, youth, marriage and family life, and prison and jail ministry, and is committed to protecting children and adults from harm through its safe environment program. The Diocese of Grand Rapids is home to a vibrant Catholic community, with Mass celebrated in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Its Catholic schools, numbering 31, provide a nurturing environment for over 6,400 elementary and high school students, fostering their growth in Catholic faith and academic excellence. With a strong focus on vocations, the diocese is blessed with a diverse group of priests, deacons, and women religious from different orders. It also offers resources for individuals seeking to join or return to the Church, find a parish or school, and research their family history.Generated from the website

The United Methodist Foundation in Grand Rapids, MI is a trusted organization that provides a comprehensive range of financial stewardship services, including grants, scholarships, investment funds, and planned giving consultations. They offer support to pastors, lay people, and church leaders in their journey towards living generous lives and being exceptional stewards of their resources. With a commitment to helping faithful individuals and ministry organizations, the United Methodist Foundation offers value-aligned investment funds, stewardship consultation, and planned giving seminars to help individuals and organizations fulfill their purpose and vision. Their expertise in personal finances and trust administration enables them to assist individuals with charitable gift planning and legacy giving, while also empowering pastors to develop a deeper understanding of their financial responsibilities as steward leaders.Generated from the website