Upcoming Adult Forums
(Sundays, 9:15 am)
March 17, 24, 31
Growing into the Image of God - with Rev. Joslyn Schaefer
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Wednesday Lenten Programs (beginning March 13)
(please note changes to the order of each evening's events)
5:00 pm, Eucharist
5:30 pm, Program
6:30 pm, Dinner
March 13, 27, April 3, 10
Join us for Eucharist at 5:00, a program at 5:30,
and fellowship over a simple meal at 6:30 pm.
The program will be led by the Rev. Orion
Davis, featuring the provocative film series "Tales
from the Madhouse."
RSVP to the office by the Monday
prior for nursery care.
Please sign up in Thatcher Hall to provide food for the dinners!
Daily Bible Reading and Devotionals
Daily devotion booklets from Episcopal Relief and
Development written by Anglicans from around the
world will be available the Sunday prior to Lent.
Forward-Day-by-Day is also available in the Narthex.
Both resources are available online, as well.
Lent Madness
Inspired by Basketball's "March Madness" with 32 teams
competing for the championship, Lent Madness presents 32
saints who compete for the Golden Halo. This is a fun way to
learn about Church History and the saints, brightening up
the somber 40 days. To receive daily emails, sign up at
https://www.lentmadness.org/. Parishioner Rachel Robles is
heading up our Grace Church "tournament." Devotional
books are available from the Church Office. Our Grace
Church Facebook page will follow the "tournament."
Letting Go of Stuff...and Giving Items for the Fair
The Outreach Committee invites you to consider parting with
one "item" from your house each of the 40 days of Lent. This
is a way of simplifying, decluttering, and, for the spiritually
brave, self-denial. Items will be collected on Palm Sunday
and stored for the fair.
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Please remember our commitment to Haywood Pathways Center
to serve dinner this Sunday. The sign-up sheet is on the
bulletin board in Thatcher Hall.
It only takes a couple of hours of your time to help.
We meet there at 5:00 pm to prep, and then serve
dinner to the residents at 6:00 pm.
Haywood Pathways Center is at 179 Hemlock Street.
Please join us. For more information, contact Natalie Bayless at
650-438-2953 or Vicky Gribble at 400-7616.
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A Message from the Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee has developed an application process for parish-wide appeals.
This is to prevent "extra giving burnout" and to help with scheduling.
In order to cconsider as many Appeals as possible,
please submit your applications by April 1.
You may download an application here or pick one up in the church office.
If you have any questions, please email Sue Shirley.
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Lay Weeders
Saturday, March 16
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
We will start working on the property in
preparation for the Icons in Transformation exhibit.
Everyone is welcome.
“Rain date” set for Saturday, March 23.
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Upcoming Liturgy Trainings
Eucharistic Ministers (assisting with Holy Communion in our worship services):
All are encouraged to attend at 9:00 am this Saturday, March 9, for a refresher.
Those who are new will stay longer to learn more about this ministry.
Email parishioner Mary Lockey, Melanie Walt, or the Rector with questions.
Eucharistic Visitors (taking Holy Communion to Homebound members)
Sunday, March 17, at 12:15 pm in the Library.
This is for both returning and new EV's.
Contact Deacon Ray with questions.
Lectors (those who read the Scripture in Church)
Sunday, March 24, 12:15 pm in the Church.
Light snacks will be provided.
Contact the Rector with questions.
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Grace Giving Garden Welcome Workday
Saturday, March 23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
All parishioners and Grace Giving Gardeners are invited to a
Welcome Workday beginning in the amphitheater below the Memorial Garden.
We will tour the area and tool shed and orient you to
activities for children and the food insecure.
This will be a time to learn how we support our missional priorities
"to steward God's creation faithfully, to develop a vibrant ministry to children,
youth and young adults, and to enhance our ministries
to meet the needs of seniors."
We have all sorts of ways for you to be involved,
from getting your hands dirty, to working with children, to administrative assistance.
Contact Mary Alice Lodico or Emily Chatfield-Lusto if you'd like to learn more.
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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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Family Mission Trip
Members of Grace Church will be heading "down east" to learn about the
Episcopal Farmworker's Ministry and to assist with
Hurricane Florence relief from
Saturday, April 6 - Tuesday, April 9.
We will be staying at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Clinton, NC.
This is open to parishioners of "all ages" and is designed to accommodate children and youth.
Contact the Rector if you'd like to learn more or participate. The cost per participant is $50.
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Brother John Zeller's Adult Forum on
The Art of Discernment was great!
He was asked by several parishioners to provide the slides he used.
Please click here to see them.
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Regular Gatherings this week
(* = open to all to attend)
Education for Ministry, Monday, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Library
* Dream Group, Tuesday, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Library
Adult Forums Team Meeting, Tuesday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Library
* Open Library Use, Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
* Holy Eucharist and Healing Service, Wednesday, 12:00 noon, Church
* Lenten Program, Wednesday, 5:00 pm Eucharist, 5:30 pm Program,
6:30 pm Dinner
* 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
* Beginners Yoga, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Marthas Room
* Sew Graceful, Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Marthas Room
Building and Grounds Committee meeting, Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Library
* Lay Weeders & GGG (prep for Icons exhibit), Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Pilgrimage Meeting, Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Library
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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 in Thatcher Hall.
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