About Grace Episcopal Church
Our Mission
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Our Mission
The Mission of Grace Episcopal Church, Wheatland is to offer a safe harmonious community that honors traditions while embracing the adventure of growth. We pursue this Mission by Fostering fellowship, Teaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Receiving God’s power which inspires us to serve.
Our History
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Our Mission
We have been serving the community for over 150 years, providing a space for people to come together and connect with Grace Episcopal Church. Our founders believed in the transformative power of faith, and we continue to hold that belief close to our hearts.
Our Beliefs
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
At Grace Episcopal Church, we believe in the power of love, forgiveness, and grace. We strive to live out these values in our daily lives, and we hope to inspire others to do the same. We believe that everyone has a purpose and a place in this world, and that we are all connected in ways we may not even realize.
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
50 Years of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
In 2026, The Episcopal Church is celebrating 50 years of LGBTQ+ inclusion! In 1976, under the General Convention, Resolution 1976-A069 was passed stating, "That it is the sense of this General Convention that homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastor
In 2026, The Episcopal Church is celebrating 50 years of LGBTQ+ inclusion! In 1976, under the General Convention, Resolution 1976-A069 was passed stating, "That it is the sense of this General Convention that homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church."
Learn more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/organizations-affiliations/lgbtq/history/
Our Staff, Mission Committee and Volunteers
Our Rotating Priests:
We are blessed to have a rotation of wonderful priests who come every week to join us!
The Rev. Father John Day
The Rev. Father Richard Laughman
The Rev. Father John Mangles
The Rev. Dr. Jocelynn Hughes
The Rev. Dave Rickert
The Rev. Barbara Nixon
Mission Committee:
We are grateful for those who serve on our mission committee!
These are our 2026 Mission Committee Officers and Members!
Senior Warden: Tom Bookholtz
Junior Warden: Orrin Gauper
Treasurer: Amelia Oliver
Clerk: Cody Bolton
Members:
Cara Bolton
Jan Selter
Linda Tucker
Joe Waggershauer
The Role of Music in Worship:
We are also blessed to have wonderful music ministers who grace us with their talents and who bring us into worship every week!
Maree Gauper: Music Director and Church Organist
Cody Bolton: Music Minister and Flute Player
Eucharistic Ministers:
While we are a small congregation, we are blessed to have people willing to serve in different capacities!
Joe Waggershauser
Cody Bolton
Eucharistic Visitors:
Available for those who would like communion but cannot attend a service.
Amelia Oliver
Cody Bolton
Church Treasurer:
Amelia Oliver:
She keeps us incredibly organized in the church office and on our calendar!
Website Editor:
Cody Bolton:
Helps us keep our website up to date!
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