Welcome our guest Preacher: Will Harron Will Harron lives in Greenfield with his wife Lindsay Comeau. He is Province Coordinator for the Episcopal Province of New England and Network Organizer for the Young Adult Ministry Network in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. From 2014-2019 he lived in Boston, serving as an Episcopal Service Corps fellow in the Life Together Community and then studying for his Master in Divinity at the Boston University School of Theology. In his spare time he loves backpacking, singing with the Sacred Harp community, and engaging in theological mischief.
Welcome Père Decamps: The Haiti Ministry warmly invites you to join us in welcoming Père Walin Decamps. Père Decamps is the priest at St. Matthieu in Bayonnais and supervises the school. Today he will be at the altar at both services. He’ll also be our guest for Haitian coffee and refreshments after the 8:00 service in the Connector, and after the 10:30 service in the Parish Hall, where there will also be a brief presentation with time for questions. Père Decamps speaks English, having studied in Barbados. We have a full schedule of local tours, business meetings, and other activities planned for the weekend – please see Grace Notes for details.
Climate Action@Grace meeting scheduled for May 8 has been canceled. The next meeting will be Sunday, June 12, at the usual 9:30 in the Fireplace Room in the Parke House.
If you are interested in being baptized this Easter season, or know someone who is, please contact the church office or the Rector. We would be happy to speak with you about this holy sacrament.
New members welcome: The Haiti Ministry welcomes new participants any time. If you’d like to visit and observe first, that’s fine, too. Contact co-chairs Sandy Muspratt or Bonnie Vigeland, or any member of the ministry.
May Community Conversation Board – This month, our discussion topic is Mysticism May. During the month of May, the Episcopal Church’s feast day calendar celebrates a number of mystics, including Julian of Norwich, Mechthild of Madgeburg, Johann Arndt, and Jacob Boehme. Stop by the board for some quotes from mystics to reflect on and respond to, and to share your thoughts on how, if at all, the idea of mysticism speaks to your spiritual life.
Bellringers for the 10:30 service We are reconstituting the bellringers – a band of parishioners who ring the tower bell at certain times during the consecration at the 10:30 service. If you are interested in learning how to do this, email Nancy Lowry (saunteringdog@gmail.com), talk with Tom or Megan, or drop a message to the Grace Church office.
11th Hour Bell Ringing for Climate Change, Wednesday, May 11th at 10:45 Calling all ages to be part of the 11th Hour Bell Ringing for Climate Change this Wednesday, May 11 at 10:45 Join friends and neighbors for prayer and meditation before the 11th hour ringing begins. No one is too young; no one is too old. 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. Our church bell will be rung for 11 minutes on the 11th day of each month at 11 AM. After the church bells ring, everyone will have a chance to make a joyful noise of resolve. Bring your cow bells, dinner bells, kazoos, and gongs, drums, cymbals, and noise makers of any kind. Signs and banners are encouraged. Who knows, maybe some folks passing by will stop and join in or at least catch the spirit of what committed people can do when joined together in faith.