50th Anniversary of the merger of Grace and St. Paul's parishes
Outside Sign -- Outside Grace-St. Paul's Church, a sign announces the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
Procession -- The entrance procession winds its way through the aisles of Grace-St. Paul's Church at the opening of the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
Torchbearer -- Ama Kulah Freeman holds a processional torch during a reading from the Gospel of Mark at the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
Nave view of speakers -- Roberta Cash (left) and Patricia Leahey (right) listen as Richard Butler speaks of what Grace-St. Paul's has meant to him and the Liberian community at Grace-St. Paul's.
Donna, Baby Jessica, and Richard -- Donna Beldowicz shows Jessica Ann Marks, one of the newest members of Grace-St. Paul's to Richard Butler during the exchange of the Peace at the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
Choir from nave -- The Grace-St. Paul's Choir, under the direction of organist/choirmaster Steven Brennfleck, sings an anthem during the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church. The 28 rank pipe organ, built by Russell Meyers and Associates, was installed in 2004.
Choir from balcony 2 -- The Grace-St. Paul's Choir sings a hymn during the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church. The 28 rank pipe organ, built by Russell Meyers and Associates, was installed in 2004.
Parishioners and guests share food and fellowship at a reception following the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
Janie Butler speaks to friend at a reception following the service celebrating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Grace Church and St. Paul's Church.
All photos taken by Tabitha Brown