The church office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving Collection for the Amherst Survival Center Help “Stuff” the Church with Bread StuffingFor Thanksgiving, the Amherst Survival Center has asked us to collect 500 boxes of bread stuffing, which the Survival Center will distribute throughout November. They would like as many boxes as soon as possible. If everyone brought 2 boxes of stuffing to church for the next 2 Sundays, we can achieve this goal. To date: 230 collected; 270 to go. Thank you for your help.
The Stewardship campaign has begun with the mailing of pledge materials. Please read these materials carefully and prayerfully reflect on your contribution. If you did not receive the mailing, copies will be on the table at the entry to the church, and please let us know. We need the participation of all members if we are to maintain our programs, meet unexpected expenditures and continue to provide support for others in our community. The annual In-gathering will be Sunday, Nov. 24th at both services. Please bring your pledge card then as they will be received at the altar during the service. If you are away on the 24th, we will gladly receive your pledge earlier. Thank you.
Greening Grace and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) will meet this Sunday, November 10, at noon in the Parker Room. We had a well-attended Wednesday night series on the climate crisis and considerable interest in Sustain Our Island Home. We will discuss next steps for both Greening Grace and EPF.
Potluck with Lucio Perez and his family at First Church Amherst, 5:30 pm on Monday, November 11 – Please bring food to share that does not require heating up at church and plan to participate in clean up! Many hands make for light work! For more information please contact a member of the Lucio Potluck Committee (Joan Epstein joanepstein at aol.com, Karen Levine klevine08 at gmail.com, or Annique Boomsma anjeff at caremail.every1.net).
Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00pm in the Connector. “Did Grace Church Fulfill its ‘Destiny’?”. Church historian Ken Samonds will ask us to consider whether Grace fulfilled its destiny as envisaged by its founders.
Fall Cleanup at Grace Church – The annual Fall Cleanup here at Grace will take place Saturday, November 16, at 7:30AM. We ask that folks bring their own leaf rakes and tarps if possible. Thanks in advance from the Property and Garden Committees!! Many hands…………..
Writers of Grace Reading on Nov. 16th – Join us at 2 p.m. in the Connector on Saturday, Nov. 16th for a reading event featuring parishioners here at Grace! Participants will be sharing a mix of original fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
The Feast of Grace potluck luncheon will follow the 10:30 service on Nov. 24th. Please bring an appetizer, main dish or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.
SAVE THE DATE
College & university student small group – November meeting dates Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join our small group that gathers twice a month for conversation on life & faith! On Monday, Nov. 18th, we’ll gather at our usual 6 p.m. meeting time – this time at Share Coffee! If you have any questions, please contact Megan at mmcdermott at gracechurchamherst.org. Megan is also available to meet with you one-on-one to chat about life and faith!
Amherst/Hadley area Thanksgiving Interfaith Service Thanksgiving for Community; Tuesday, November 27th at 7:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave., Amherst, MA 01002
Our Thanksgiving Service will be Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, at 10:00 am.
Arts and Crafts for St Nicholas: In recent years the St Nicholas Bazaar (Dec. 7) has included a “Gifts of Grace” table where arts of all kinds by parishioners is offered for sale. If you are engaging in a hobby or trying a new pursuit, please consider setting aside a creation for this table. We need your watercolor, pottery, jewelry, photograph, handmade card, woodworking or anything you think up.
Adopt-A-Family for Christmas: For many years Grace Church members have enjoyed buying or making gifts for a family which is struggling. If you are interested in doing this, please contact Mary Hocken at melizhocken at gmail.com, 413-549-8773 or 413-537-0251. Wish lists for some families are available on Nov. 24th; all of the families will be available soon.