About Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 76 ELDREDGE STREET, Newton, MA, 02158. Grace Episcopal Church was founded in 1872. You can reach Grace Episcopal Church at +16172443221.
Grace Episcopal Church (Newton, Massachusetts)
Grace Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Completed in 1873, it replaced an earlier, wooden church which stood at the corner of Hovey Street and Washington Street from 1858. During the rectorship of the church's third pastor, Rev. Henry Mayer, plans were made to build a new church. The first intention was to build at the corner of Hovey and Washington, but a better location was found, at the corner of Church Street and Eldredge Street, about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the southwest. Eldredge Street did not exist before the transition. It is named for Elizabeth Trull Eldredg...
Where is Grace Episcopal Church located?
Grace Episcopal Church is located at 76 ELDREDGE STREET, Newton, MA, 02158. The building sits at coordinates 42.35320, -71.18353, placing it in Newton, MA 02158.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Grace Episcopal Church
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Grace Episcopal Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Grace Episcopal Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Saint Mary's Church Hamilton Village Philadelphia, PA
- Grace Church Newton, MA
- First United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
- People's Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
Grace Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Grace Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Grace Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Grace Episcopal Church located?
- Grace Episcopal Church is located at 76 ELDREDGE STREET, Newton, MA, 02158.
- When was Grace Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1872.
- What is the architecture of Grace Episcopal Church?
- Grace Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Alexander Rice Esty.
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