Glimpses of Grace

Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, Georgia, USA

Glimpses of Grace is the podcast of Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. We are passionate about supporting the spiritual growth of souls, and we hope these sermons and conversations challenge you to be curious and pay attention to the work of the Spirit in your life. In uncertain days, we are called to explore images, stories, and prayers that can help us stay grounded and compassionate. You can learn more about Grace Episcopal Church, and find transcripts to these podcasts at our website, gracechurchgainesville.org.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Outreach Ministry: Beyond Dementia Coalition

    The Measurable Power of Connection in Dementia Care Dementia care is often framed as a medical problem. Kila Acey argues the deeper crisis is isolation, and her work is showing communities how to turn connection into real quality of life for adults living with dementia. Bruce Leyton sits down with Kila Acey, founder of Ember and Grace LLC and director of Beyond Dementia Coalition's isolation reduction efforts, to unpack how programs like Reading to Adults with Dementia, Grandfriends, and Pet Therapy are transforming care in churches, schools, and senior living communities. You’ll discover how structured reading programs create conversation and comfort, why intergenerational partnerships help students and residents learn from each other, and how certified therapy dog teams bring moments of calm and joy when words fall short. Kila also shares how her team measures success through engagement, mood, social interaction, caregiver feedback, and volunteer retention - not just attendance. This conversation goes beyond awareness and into action, showing what it looks like to honor dignity, purpose, and meaningful connection at every stage of the dementia journey. Resources: https://beyonddementiacoalition.org/https://beyonddementiacoalition.org/volunteer/Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Beyond Dementia Coalition 01:57 - Understanding Dementia02:50 - Isolation Reduction for Adults with Dementia (IRAD) 03:44 - Innovative Programs: Reading, Grandfriends, and Pet Therapy 09:45 - Measuring Success For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Outreach Ministry: Beyond Dementia Coalition

  2. 2d ago

    Aug. 16, 2026 - Once upon a time there was a wounded person lying in a ditch

    Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, DMin How do we engage the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan beyond our familiar moral categories? What if the wounded person lying in the ditch wasn't just a neighbor in need, but a deep wound within our own lives that we are challenged to attend to? What if we pause, de-center ourselves, get uncomfortable and face our own souls with honesty and authenticy, rather than trying to step over our wounds into busyness and conformity? For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reading Luke 10:25–37

    Aug. 16, 2026 - Once upon a time there was a wounded person lying in a ditch

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    Aug. 9, 2026 - Becoming

    Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. What does it mean to remain yourself while everything around you—and within you—is changing? This sermon reflects on the mystery of becoming through childhood memory, the rhythms of creation, the parable of the fig tree, and God’s promise to make all things new. God’s order is not the stillness of a museum but the living abundance of a garden, where grace patiently nurtures us into fuller life. For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Readings Job 37:1-7Psalm 102:25-28Revelation 21:3–5aLuke 13:6-9

    Aug. 9, 2026 - Becoming

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    Aug. 2, 2026 - What the river teaches...

    Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, DMin In times of uncertainty, our human impulse is to grasp for control. Part of us yearns for a firmer grounding, yet there is also the Spirit's call to dive into the deep waters and be saturated by a grace that we can trust. How do we nurture a deeper awareness that learns from water's wisdom, a wisdom that reminds us of the promise of change, adaptation, and growth? For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Readings Isaiah 40:21–28aRevelation 22:1–5John 3:16–17

    Aug. 2, 2026 - What the river teaches...

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    July 26, 2026 - Listening Hearts

    Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. We spend much of our lives becoming who we think the world needs us to be, often hiding the beloved self God delighted in from the beginning. Drawing on Solomon’s prayer for a listening heart and Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed and hidden treasure, this sermon explores healing as the work of remembering, recovering, and being made whole. How might the church be a place where masks are laid down, hidden treasures are uncovered, and people become more fully alive together? For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Readings: 1 Kings 3:5-12 Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

    July 26, 2026 - Listening Hearts

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    July 19, 2026 - The Gate of Heaven

    Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. Jacob wasn’t searching for God—he was running. Yet in an ordinary place in the desert, with nothing but a stone for a pillow, he awakened to an awesome truth that heaven was already near. This sermon invites us to see God’s kingdom not as a distant place, but as the gracious reality already present among us, waiting for us to simply wake up. For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Readings: Genesis 28:10-19aRomans 8:12-25Matthew 13:24-30,36-43

    July 19, 2026 - The Gate of Heaven

  7. Jul 23

    July 12, 2026 - Understanding the Good Soil of God's Promises

    Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div. Scripture texts from all of today’s readings proclaim an idea that great joy is beheld when the fullness of God’s goodness is brought forth unto flourishing throughout all creation. This sermon focuses on today’s Gospel text—The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)—and proclaims that such abundance can become a wonderful harvest in our lives, even when adverse conditions may challenge our growth. Just as Jesus encourages, when we hear, we listen, and we understand how to tend the soil of our lives, with God's help, goodness can flourish throughout creation. And it just might be a marvel to behold! For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Readings: Isaiah 55:10-1 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

    July 12, 2026 - Understanding the Good Soil of God's Promises

  8. Jul 21 ·  Bonus

    Outreach Mission: Unity Project Gainesville

    Bridging the Gap: How Gainesville's Unity Project Is Bridging the Gap Between Homelessness and Hope Unity Project is bridging the critical gap between the need for and - availability of - services for our unhoused neighbors in Gainesville. Michael Fisher of Ninth District Opportunity shares how this grassroots initiative brings life-saving medical care, mental health support, housing services, and even pet care directly to Gainesville’s homeless community, all thanks to a broad coalition of partners. But the real story is in the stories of resilience, hope, and transformation that unfold every week, proving that community-driven solutions can create lasting change. You'll discover how Unity Project coordinates with law enforcement, healthcare providers, faith groups, and local businesses to serve hundreds of unhoused neighbors in need. We break down innovative programs like street triage clinics, pet-friendly services from Project Street Vet, and clothing initiatives that restore dignity. You’ll also learn how these efforts connect to Georgia’s Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry system, creating a model that could reshape homelessness response statewide. Michael shares concrete examples of clients whose lives have pivoted from despair to hope, driven by community compassion and strategic collaboration. This episode uncovers the vital importance of bridging gaps—not just in providing services, but in understanding the complex human stories behind homelessness. Resources: StreetExit (Facebook) Unity Project (Facebook) StreetExit - North Georgia Coordinated Entry (Facebook) Ninth District Opportunity (Facebook)For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Outreach Mission: Unity Project Gainesville
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Glimpses of Grace is the podcast of Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. We are passionate about supporting the spiritual growth of souls, and we hope these sermons and conversations challenge you to be curious and pay attention to the work of the Spirit in your life. In uncertain days, we are called to explore images, stories, and prayers that can help us stay grounded and compassionate. You can learn more about Grace Episcopal Church, and find transcripts to these podcasts at our website, gracechurchgainesville.org.

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  • Creator
    Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, Georgia, USA
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, Georgia, USA
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