Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
The Rev. Stephen V. Schneider was the Fifth Rector of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Porland, Oregon, serving from October 1994 - November 2014. The documents in this archive were generated during the time he served as Rector of the Parish or as later reflections offered to the Grace Community.
Archives & Resources
These documents and resources were developed during the twenty years I served as Rector of Grace Memorial Epsicopal Church in Portland.
The Community of Grace: a very short guide to who we are and where we are going — An introduction for newcomers to the mission, organization and program life of the Community of Grace. (2014)
Growing with Grace: A Road Map 1994 - 2014 — A retrospective look by the rector at stages in the growth and development of Grace during the years from 1994-2014. (2014)
Grace Memorial’s Community Center (2023)
The Story of Grace Art Camp: In the beginning (2022)
A Quick Guide to Children and Youth Ministries at Grace — A guide for families to children and youth ministries at Grace. (2014)
Grace Centennial - Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori — As part of Grace’s Centennial Year celebration, the Episcopal Presiding Bishop was invited on June 7, 2009 to speak on “A Church for the 21st Century.” (YouTube)
“Soul Food” — This short documentary describes the Friday Community Dinner at Grace initiated by Hale McMahon in 1995 which later developed into a weekly partnership with Westminster Presbyterian Church. It was directed and edited by Miriam Thielman and produced by the Project Youth Doc in association with the Hollywood Theatre. (You Tube)