The Silk Purse
The Silk Purse is the oldest thrift store Galveston island. Located behind the church at 1124 37th Street, the old house is a 1900 storm survivor. Established in 1959 by the Women of Grace Episcopal Church, this wonderful community outreach continues to serve our neighbors.
The Silk Purse is an outreach ministry of Grace Church and supports Grace, St. Vincent’s House and other local charities helping our friends and neighbors.
Functioning as a thrift shop the Silk Purse depends on donations and volunteers to fulfill their ministry.
Drop by and see us!
In 2025, Grace moved the Blessing of the Pets to in front of the Silk Purse angel.
Visit the Silk Purse Thrift shop on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/TheSilkPurse/
Hours of operation:
Tuesday & Saturday 10am to 1:45pm
Neighborhood Thanksgiving Feast
This feast is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and the whole neighborhood surrounding Grace are invited.
The “Golden” Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Charles and Joan Golden, the fund provides educational scholarships for college-level education to those who have been active with Grace Episcopal Church. The scholarship fund is managed by the Grace Foundation.
Applications and guidelines for the Golden scholarship can be requested from the Church Office.
ADA House Christmas Dinner
Grace Episcopal Church hosts an annual dinner for staff, residents and friends of ADA House, the Alcohol/Drug Abuse Women’s Center for Galveston County.