We welcome all, no exceptions, who seek to experience God’s love in community
Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Petersburg, Virginia, is a holy place. It’s also a place where you’ll find laughter, friendship, comfort, and acceptance. We are open and affirming, and we welcome you wherever you are on your faith journey. We’re delighted to answer any question you might have.
(804) 733.7202
1545 South Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23805
Walnut Hill, Petersburg, Virginia
Our name tells part of the story. Grace Church, which was located on High Street in the Old Town neighborhood, was founded in 1841. Christ Church, founded in 1923 in its present location, and Grace Church merged in 1953. We grew and built the present sanctuary (worship space) in 1957.
We are in the midst of the work of discernment – a fancy word that simply means thinking and praying – to imagine what God is asking of us in our corner of the world. We are experimenting a bit in our worship, which follows the traditional format of the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, and are building on our long tradition of serving our neighbors near and far in many different ways. There are also opportunities to learn to deepen one’s relationship with Christ at any age, and ways that you can use the gifts that God gave you in all sorts of ways.
We have called our new Rector, The Rev. Lissie Rhoton, who joined us on our journey in October 2024. She is listening with us to find where God is calling Christ & Grace to love God more deeply and serve our community. This is a faith community that is on the move and is growing. We hope you’ll be a part of that journey with us!