Meet our Rector

Rev. Beth Grundy

It is my very great privilege to serve as the Rector of Christ Church, and I also serve as the Dean of the Mt. Hope/Buzzard’s Bay Deanery, a grouping of twelve Episcopal parishes on the south coast. I am originally from Foxboro, and have a background in Women’s History, which I taught before being ordained in 1997. I attended Andover Newton Theological School in Boston, and the General Theological Seminary in New York, and my main interests in ministry are preaching, teaching, community building around faith, and helping develop lay leaders for the service of the church. My other interests include reading, tennis, travel, animals, and my family and friends. 

I want to welcome you to Christ Church, and to invite you to join us if you are seeking a spiritual home. We are part of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and we have been an active part of Swansea life since 1846. This is a wonderful and warm community of people; and today our congregation draws from Swansea and a large number of neighboring communities. We are dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ in this place. We have many ministries here, including numerous opportunities for outreach and spiritual formation, a wonderful Sunday worship experience, a terrific choir, and programs for children and young people to which we are very committed. Services are at 8:00 and 10:00 on Sundays, and the 10:00 service includes music and Sunday School. Usually, you will also find a lot of us enjoying coffee and conversation after the services! We would love to welcome you; and I would also invite you to feel free to call me in the Parish Office at 508-678-0923 if I can be helpful.

Again, a very warm welcome to our church. We are glad you are here, and hope you will come back! 

The Rev. Beth Grundy, Rector