Palestinian olive oil will be available for sale in the connector following today’s service. It is organic, extra virgin, first cold press and fair trade. The proceeds from the sale support a scholarship for a student at the Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center in Ramallah.
Covenant and the Promises of God: A Lenten Reflection During Lent, we will hear many of the covenants and promises God has made. What did they mean to the people who first heard them? How do they connect with our lives? Continuing March 3, John Horn, a retired Episcopal priest, will lead four sessions of reflections on covenant in the Sunday readings from 9:15-10:15 in the Fireplace Room. All are welcome to attend.
Now What? Incorporating the Gospel We Heard into Our Lenten Journey: A Lenten Series Sundays in Lent at 4:00 pm via Zoom
This Lent, the Episcopal churches of Hampshire and Franklin counties are coming together for a joint Zoom Bible study, with discussion leadership rotating among clergy of the various churches.
March 3, The Rev. Tanya R. Wallace, All Saints’, South Hadley
March 10, The Rev. Megan McDermott, Grace, Amherst
March 17, The Rev. Vicki Ix, St. John’s, Ashfield
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83589948859?pwd=SW5Mb1dZbmFBcW9Wem9kbk5HSWN2dz09
Meeting ID: 835 8994 8859, Passcode: lent24
Ushers needed for 8 a.m.
More ushers are needed for the 8 a.m. schedule. Thank you for considering this important ministry of welcome! Please be in touch with Katie Schendel (schendelkatie@gmail.com) for more info.
The Grace Church Stewardship campaign for 2024 To date 148 pledges have come in totaling $490,501.00. We are off to a good start. If you need a pledge card, they are available as you enter the church or you can contact the office (413) 256-6754 or Bruce Stebbins at (413) 530-3805.
Amherst Survival Center Needs – Donate here or at the Center! There is still need for canned soup, peanut butter, canned beans, and personal hygiene items.
“Mind the Gap” returns! In 2023, the “Mind the Gap” campaign brought in $19,647, thanks to all of you who participated. The funds raised were an important factor in Grace’s ending the fiscal year almost in the black. The 2024 budget shows a goal of $12,000 for “minding the gap” this year. We need your good ideas for 2024 and help in bringing those ideas to fruition. Please contact Donna Devine and/or Suzannah Muspratt with either or both. Thanks!
Save the Date
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: March 11, 2024
Sunday, April 14 at 3:00, Grace Church, Amherst, Concert
Featuring Stephen Porter, Internationally recognized pianist; Krista River, Grammy Award winning Mezzo-soprano.
The program will include works by Handel, Grieg, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and Benjamin Britten. Free-will donation: $20 per person suggested to support The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Saturday, April 20 – Earth Day Event for Dioceses of Western Mass. and Massachusetts, St. Mark’s, Southborough
Join both dioceses from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for keynote speakers on the church’s role in creation care and a celebratory Eucharist. Register online at diocesewma.org/creation-care-earth-day-2024
The Grace Church Services Auction is back! Saturday, 5/4/2024, 6:00 – 8:30 PM. A wonderful event where members of the Grace Church community bid on services offered by other parishioners. See sign up information in the connector. Contact Kitty or Tom Dougherty if you have questions or would like to help with the event.
Garden Ministry The Grace Church Garden Ministry needs donations of pots and garden decorations for our annual plant sale. We will set aside an area in the Undercroft for these items. This is our only fundraiser! We will paint and clean up all donations. Blessings, Sara Liberty-Laylin : Chair