Grace House on the Mountain is a ministry center of The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia perched on Sandy Ridge near Norton and St. Paul in Wise County, VA.
Although it has changed over the years since it started as a diocesan mission over a century ago, Grace House’s primary ministry activities include group work projects centered on helping families have safe, warm, and dry homes and outreach services for those in the surrounding community in need of assistance with essential services such as electricity, water, and medicine.
Our Ministry
Workgroups
Grace House engages in hands-on mission work in the form of lightweight construction projects in response to requests for assistance from local families. Work projects often include home repairs such as installing small ramps and decks or assisting with basic interior repairs.
We invite you to sign up your workgroup or join a work project to support neighbors in the surrounding community. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and no experience is required beyond a willing spirit and helping hands.
Outreach Program
One of Grace House’s primary ministries is providing assistance to those in need in the Wise, Dickenson, and Russell County areas. As a part of this program, the Grace House Outreach Fund is used to cover medical expenses, utilities, and other essentials.
Occasionally, the Outreach Program includes partnerships with area churches, non-profit centers, other Episcopal dioceses, and Episcopal Relief and Development to address acute needs or provide disaster response.
To apply for assistance or for more information about the Outreach Program, please contact Grace House at [email protected].
Campus & Facilities
Plan your next workgroup or retreat at Grace House. Our facilities include a conference center, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor chapel, firepit, and lodging. The campus has ample indoor and outdoor spaces to host your group or event. There are two bunkhouses, one that sleeps up to 22 people and the other that sleeps up to 16, as well as a cottage.
Read more about our facilities and offerings.
Calendar
Check out the Grace House calendar to see a listing of upcoming workgroups and events. Please contact us about availability for your next workgroup, retreat, or visit to Grace House.
Online Giving
Donations to Grace House make a difference to support our ministry of service and outreach in the Appalachian Mountains. Make a donation to help offset the cost of materials and contractors for work projects. Or, give a gift to the Grace House Outreach Fund that supports families who need assistance with utility, medical, or gas expenses as well as clothing drives, crisis response (e.g., flood relief), and other seasonal needs.
Online gifts can be made in the amount of your choosing, and we accept donations by credit/debit card or check. Thank you for your support!
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to learn more about our ministry, please contact the Grace House staff.
Anita Boyd, Executive Director
[email protected]
Sharon Salyer, Assistant Director
[email protected]