A parish founded in 1955, rooted in Anglican worship and neighborhood service in West Palm Beach.
Grace Episcopal Church was founded in 1955 when the Diocese of Southeast Florida identified a need for an Episcopal presence in the growing northern section of West Palm Beach. The Reverend William Lillycrop served as the first vicar, with initial services held in a variety of settings — parishioners' homes, a storefront, and recreation rooms.
The original sanctuary was designed by renowned Miami architect Robert Bradford Browne and completed in 1957. The structure featured a distinctive hexagonal Tropical Modern design with a steeple shaped almost like a rocket ship, and is considered one of Florida's significant architectural landmarks.
By achieving parish status in spring 1961, Grace had outgrown its combined rectory-sanctuary space. Under the Reverend Phillip E. Perkins, the church underwent improvements in 1965, including a new parish hall and waterfront rectory on Lake Mangonia.
The Reverend Fredrick P. LaCrone's arrival in 1981 brought expanded outreach and parish ministries. In 1988, the Grace Episcopal Learning Center was established, serving children ages 2–5.
Structural deterioration forced a demolition decision in 1998. After worshipping in the parish hall for four years, a new church building was completed in 2003 under the leadership of the Reverend Canon Winston A. Wright, welcoming approximately 385 weekly attendees.
Today, Grace continues a legacy of Anglican worship, neighborhood service, and inclusive community life — hosting annual health fairs, concerts, festivals, and an active AIDS Task Force presence.