Mc Ilhany Parish, Charlottesville, Virginia

Grace and Good Shepherd are two of 26 mountain mission churches founded at the turn of the 20th century by Archdeacon Frederick Neve to serve the needs of the mountain communities along the Blue Ridge. Today, Grace and Good Shepherd comprise one congregation that alternates use of these beautiful and historic stone churches. We continue to serve the surrounding community of North Garden and Charlottesville through worship, service, prayer and outreach.

Our services follow the 1979 Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church. Music includes selections from the 1982 Hymnal and Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African-American Hymnal. The tone is both reverent and relaxed.

Our temporary vicar is The Rev. Ann Willms, M.D. who will serve until August 2013 when the permanent vicar, The Rev. Neal Halvorson-Taylor returns.

Directions to Good Shepherd: (1st and 2nd Sundays)
Take Route 29 South past the intersection with I-64. The church is on the right side of the road, approximately 1.5 miles past the interstate and 1/2 mile past the Hickory Hill Service Station.

Directions to Grace Church: (3rd and 4th Sundays)
Take 29 South past Good Shepherd Church - continue on 29 South for 3.5 miles to Route 708 /Red Hill Rd. (there is an "Episcopal Church Welcomes You" sign on the left side of 29 at the intersection with
708). Turn left on 708 and go .5 miles, pass under the railroad bridge and take the next left turn. Grace is immediately on your left.