About Us
About Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Church, the third oldest Episcopal congregation in Howard County, has been guided by the Holy Spirit throughout its history. We continue to discern Christ’s calling for us today.
“As we celebrate our past and look to the future, let’s honor the generosity of previous generations that allows us to worship in our beautiful facilities. It’s now our time to offer our gifts and give thanks for our blessings.”
Our Clergy:
Rev. Mary Sulerud, Interim Rector
​Rev. Olabanji Onamuti, Associate Priest
Rev. Mimi Mathews, Deacon
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Staff
Debbie Schallmo, Church Administrator
Melanie Hill, Communication Specialist
Bonny Lally, Director Of Music
Marci Altman, Children’s Sunday School Teacher
Spike Altman, Children’s Sunday School Teacher
Elizabeth Taylor, Little's Sunday School Teacher
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Executive Vestry Board
Fiona Accardi: Sr. Warden -Fiona.accardi@verizon.net
Dennis Kratz: Jr. Warden - dennisdesigns@aol.com
Cathy Hudson: Treasurer - Treasurer@graceelkridge.org
Dave Blackboard: Registrar - pegdave21@outlook.com
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Vestry Members
Johnathan Nation, Stephanie Schuster, Anne Burke, Cathay Hudson, Alex Gerus, Lori Praniewicz, Dennis Kratz, Dave Blackburn, Fiona Accardi
Our Services:
We have three services and two locations you may choose from:
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Sunday
7:30am The Historic Stone Church
10:00am Grace Parish Hall
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Thursday
7:30am Grace Parish Hall conference room
Our History:
1841 - Rev. Robert Piggot starts preaching in local homes.
1845 - First church acquired west of the railroad tracks.
1856 - New church built and dedicated.
1911 - Consecration of the existing church on Main Street.
1966 - Parish Hall built on Montgomery Road.
1972- Grace establishes a preschool and child development center.
1995 - Partnership with Elkridge Elder Ministries to build affordable housing for seniors.
2002 - A new facility for the Grace Early Childhood Center is constructed.
