Upcoming Adult Forums
(Sundays, 9:15 am)
This Sunday
Quarterly Congregational Meeting:
Highlights from the 2019 Vestry Retreat
January 27
Dream Work As Spiritual Practice
Dream work is an ancient Spiritual Practice, the intentional commitment
to recording our nightly dreams, and processing the dream images
so that we understand the messages contained in the dream.
The wonder and curiosity which is integral to dream work carries over to other
areas of life, bringing along a greater comfort with mystery, uncertainty,
and paradox. Dream work offers a method for healing old wounds,
living more fully and joyfully each day, increasing
self-awareness, improving understanding of our life purpose,
and integrating new understandings. Each of these leads, in turn,
to greater empathy and compassion.
Tim Hussey will lead an Adult Forum to introduce the practice of
Dream Work and to invite Grace members to participate
in the 8 weeks of Dream Group to follow. Please consider
joining us as we form our very own Dream Group
at Grace Church.
Rediscovering this work connects us to a long tradition of honoring the
Dream as a way in which God speaks to us, guides us, informs us,
heals us, and helps us to be conscious of God’s constant presence in our lives.
The Dream Group is a safe container where we share our
Dreams and invite others in the group to help us work out their meanings.
Parishioner Tim Hussey will offer an 8-week Dream Group, beginning
Tuesday, February 5 at 9:00 am in the Library.
Come to one, a few, or all of them
February 3
Choral Pilgrimage in Cuba -
Michael and Mary Alice Lodico
February 10 (tentative)
Grace Church's History and Architectural
Development - Donna Buckner
February 17
The Art of Discernment - Brother John Zeller
February 24
Sexual Abuse and the Church - with the Revs. Earle Pratt and Joslyn Schaefer
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Grief and Hope Class
This 4-week class begins Wednesday, January 23 at 5:30 pm.
We use personal reflection, group conversation, guideded
writing exercises, and poetry to experience grief in ways that
lead to greater healing and wholeness.
Email the rector to reserve a spot.
The class is open to others in the community
with a maximum of 12 spots.
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Understanding Opioid Addiction
Saturday, January 26th, 11:00 am
Grace Church will be hosting this Social Issues Forum with experts from
Haywood County on hand to help all of us understand addiction, in general,
and opioids, more specifically. Our hope is that all
who attend will grow in knowledge and compassion.
A light brunch will follow the 90-minute presentation featuring experts, community,
and friends closely affected by this plight.
Please RSVP by calling (828-456-6029) or emailing the office
(admin@gracewaynesville.com).
Here is a little background about Social Issues Forums at Grace:
Rationale: Jesus was passionately engaged in the "social issues" of his time:
hunger, health and healing, and the economically and socially marginalized.
The Church, as the Body of Christ on earth, is also called to engagement in social issues,
especially those affecting our neighbors.
Purpose: The purpose of these forums is to provide education about
pressing social issues and avenues for Christian service
in partnership with others. These forums will inform our
outreach ministries and enrich our spiritual lives.
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Regular Gatherings this week
(* = open to all to attend)
Cursillo Reunion, Monday, 10:00 am, Library
Noontime Noshing, Monday, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Thatcher Hall
Education Standing Committee Meeting, Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Marthas Room
Education for Ministry, Monday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Library
* Open Library Use, Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
* Holy Eucharist and Healing Service, Wednesday, 12:00 noon, Church
* Marthas Knitting Guild, Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Marthas Room
Sisters of Grace, Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.,
call Donna Buckner or Mary Lou Daily for location
* Understanding Opioid Addiction Social Issues Forum, Saturday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm,
please email the Parish Administrator to make your reservation
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Icons in Transformation
April 28 until June 16
Grace Church will be hosting an internationally acclaimed art exhibit.
A variety of lectures, showings, and contemplative prayer times will be available.
Tell your neighbors. You won't want to miss this!
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Please sign up for Coffee Hour!
Coffee hour is fun and very easily done if several friends
get together to provide the snack.
Cheese and crackers, a box of doughnuts, fruit, and coffee is enough.
Some folks like to bring casseroles or sausage and biscuits,
but it doesn't need to be that elaborate.
It is coffee hour . . . a time to get together,
mingle, meet new people, and enjoy everyone's company!
The Sign-Up Sheet is on the bulletin board in Thatcher Hall.
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Please Help Beautify the Sanctuary on Sundays
The 2019 sign-up sheet for flowers for the Sanctuary is now available.
You may provide flowers in honor or in memory of someone,
and enhance the experience
for everyone at Sunday services.
Thank you in advance!
The Sign-Up Sheet is available on the bulletin board in Thatcher Hall.
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Pledge Envelopes are Here!
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They are available on the pew in the Narthex,
so please pick yours up when you're here.
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