We are now on our summer service schedule, with one service at 9:30am. The regular service schedule will resume on Sunday, September 8th
No childcare provided during worship the rest of August Because of the difficulty of scheduling staff in this portion of the summer, we will not be providing childcare in the nursery during the remaining Sundays in August. We look forward to being able to offer this option again beginning in September. In the meantime, the nursery space is still available for children to visit accompanied by an adult. Apologies for the inconvenience! Be in touch with Megan at mmcdermott@gracechurchamhrest.org for more information.
11th Hour Bell Ringing for Climate Change Sunday, August 11th at 11:00am Be part of the 11th Hour Bell Ringing for Climate Change today at 11:00am. Join friends and neighbors for prayer and meditation before the 11th hour ringing begins. This is an invitation to join religious groups across the country and beyond to express our hope and determination that together we can act boldly to address the climate crisis. Climate Action’s monthly meeting will take place immediately following the bell ringing in the Fireplace Room. Please stay for the bell ringing and come to the meeting after to learn more about what we can do to address the climate crisis.
Summer Poetry and Prayer Zoom Gathering Weekly poetry meditations, led by Megan over Zoom, are beginning again for the rest of the summer. Join on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. through August 26th. Each week, we will explore one poem together and the ways it might lead us into spiritual reflection or prayer. No previous poetry experience is necessary! We meet for roughly 30 minutes. You are welcome to bring a lunch! The Zoom link is sent out Monday mornings from the Grace email account. If you cannot make these gatherings live but are interested in recordings, please email Megan.
Joy of Living Group, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mondays This group combines meditation, practices integrated in the flow of life, and discussion. Next meeting, in the Connector: August 12, 2024
Raising the Questions, Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30am Raising the Questions is a Grace Church reading and discussion group that focusses on theology and liturgy. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 9:30 am. This month we are meeting in the Parker Room. Got questions? Come join us.
Haiti Ministry: Back to school On average, American families plan to spend $565 per child this year for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and supplies, plus $309 on electronics (National Retail Federation). Can you spare $75 for one Haitian child? Thank you for supporting 221 students already – only 29 to go! To donate, please see us at coffee hour, send a check, or give through the church website. Any amount is welcome. For more details, visit graceinhaiti.org.
Save the Date
The good news from Haiti. You’ve heard the bad news – but there is good news, too, especially from St. Matthieu. Please plan to join the Haiti Ministry for updates, food, and celebration, Sunday, September 8 at noon in the Parish Hall.
Nicholas Bazaar Are you interested in antiques and/or collectibles? We’d love to have your help sorting and pricing these bazaar donations. Join us – we get lots of interesting items! Some knowledge of antiques and collectibles would be helpful. Contact Joan with any questions or to volunteer. Donations are being accepted for the bazaar, December 7, 2024. Please remember that items should be in good condition and clean. We accept many kinds of items, but please no textbooks, binders, VCR tapes, cassettes, clothing, or mildewed items. Place donations on the table near the large shelves in the undercroft. Contact Joan with any questions. Thank you!