On-Going Parish Events and Programs of Interest
Pumpkin Patch
In an iconic community event pumpkins appear each year on the front lawn during the month of October. These orange orbs offer lots of opportunities for volunteering and fellowship all in the spirit of aiding Consider Haiti a long time outreach project of Grace.
Again – thank you for your continued support!! Please Consider Haiti and consider volunteering a small amount of your time.
Your Food Donations to ABCCM are Needed!
Every can, bag, and package of food we donate to ABCCM really matters right now.
In August, ABCCM gave our hungry friends and neighbors over 15,000 bags of groceries, surpassing the 12,000 bags of groceries given in July. ABCCM needs to restock ASAP as inflation continues to hammer away at family finances, causing more folks to skip meals, so they can pay their house note, apartment rent, and put gas in their cars.
Your food donations to our Fall Food Drive can make a big difference!
Please look at the list of needed food items below, fill your sacks or boxes with food, and bring it all to Grace’s lobby between now and October 8.
Foods needed are: canned meats (spam, stew, ham); canned fish (tuna, salmon); canned goods (chicken, beans, soups, veggies); and fresh & canned seasonal fruits. Also needed are cooking oil, hot & cold cereal, jellies & juices, pasta & sauce, saltine crackers, self-rising flour and sugar.
Men of the Church
Men of the Church meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the Parish Hall. Cost is $15 and all men are welcome. For further information, please contact Jack Frue at jack@frue.net.
Greeters Ministry
Grace Greeters are often a visitor’s first impression of Grace Church. Mingling in the foyer on Sunday mornings and during Coffee Hour, our Greeters make introductions, answer questions and provide directions. Skills needed? A friendly smile, a warm handshake or hug, and an eagerness to demonstrate the loving welcome Grace has become known for. What a great way to get to know the members of your Grace Family! Let Diane Wilkey thewilkeys@gmail.com in the office know if you are interested.
Weekly Taizé Tuesday evenings at 6pm
These ecumenical services are known for their melodic chants and prayers. Although music forms a central part of the service it is mixed with comforting periods of silence allowing for contemplation. Lighted mostly by candlelight in the sanctuary of Grace Church, the vesper light of approaching evening offers a safe and nurturing space for a well-deserved moment of peace in our hectic lives. Healing prayer is offered throughout the service for oneself or on behalf of someone else.
For more information on Taizé at Grace visit: www.graceavl.com/taize-grace
Women Walking the Way
WWtW Meets at 8:20 on Thursday mornings at the Bird Sanctuary Gazebo. We read the coming week’s Gospel and ponder questions as we walk. This is a time of deep listening to how we as women walk the way of Jesus, in the world and in our community of Grace. It’s a peaceful time of fellowship, an opportunity to discover new insights, and a wonderful way to make new friends. There is no need to sign up. Contact Anne Lewis (annaflewis7@gmail.com) for more information
Monday Morning Bible Study
Study is offered on Monday mornings at 10:30 currently via ZOOM. This is a study group focusing on the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. We read and ponder scripture for nuggets of insight that we share with the group. An alternative reading from The Message by Eugene Peterson presents an interesting perspective. This is a small-scale, comfortable, class so it’s a wonderful way for folks to connect with each other.
The Pastoral Care Team at Grace
The Pastoral Care Ministry supports the sick, homebound, bereaved and lonely of Grace Parish and is defined by this mission statement: The mission of the Pastoral Care Team at Grace Episcopal Church is making the compassionate presence of Christ known through intentional connection and through the physical and spiritual care of those in need
PubSing
Come join us for our PubSing, an informal gathering one Sunday each month to sing hymns, old-time gospel, folk music, and Americana inspirationals. Bring a chair for the outdoor event. For more information contact Monty Wooten at montywooten@bellsouth.net.
EPISCOPAL AND DIOCESE PROGRAMS:
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Here are the latest resources prepared by EPPN for your information and use. Click on the highlighted/underlined words, below, for more information.
● Support a Truth and Healing Commission for Indian Boarding Schools –
The National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools is September 30th. We ask for Congress to take action to begin healing the damage caused by Indian Boarding Schools.
● Tell Congress to Fund the Government
● Network at Night – Many of you listen in on the weekly Episcopal Public Policy Network call, Thursdays at 1 pm EDT. We always appreciate your attendance and engagement. Thanks to your feedback, EPPN is testing an evening time slot: 7:00 – 7:30 pm (EDT) on the first Thursday of every month! The Office of Government Relations (OGR) will provide an overview of the political environment and legislative outlook, tips for advocacy, and time for questions from you. Register here for First Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm!
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