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WEEKLY UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 7 2010
Dear Church,
Welcome back to the city, and for those who are new to New York, a special welcome.
This fall is a great time to join or dig deeper into our community. We have two citywide worship gatherings planned, and three church-wide fall connecting events---a visit to the Storm King art center, apple-picking, and Christmas tree cutting---as well new opportunities with our missional communities.
We would love all of you to find your gifts and use them here at Trinity Grace. Check out our upcoming events page or read below for more information.
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Welcome to Our College Students | Empire Bash, Thu Sept 16, 8-10pm
| TGC, Campus Crusade and the King's College welcome ALL our New York college students to at FREE event at the Empire State Building on September 16.
Don't miss an awesome night at the ICON of our city with college students from all over
the city. There will be great food, amazing performances and the chance to win BIG!
Student Kick-off Event - Thursday, September 16, 8-10pm at the Empire State Building (concourse level, King's College space).
YOU MUST HAVE A PICTURE I.D. to show at the security desk!
Any questions? Contact Vicky.
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Men's Leadership Bible Study | Wednesdays 7am, starting September 15
| Jon Tyson is leading a men's morning Bible study about leadership,
every Wednesday morning during the Fall, 7am-8am. All men are welcome.
The study will be based on 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy.
Wednesdays starting Sept 15, 7:00-8:00am
at the TGC offices (330 5th Ave, 8th floor, corner of 33rd)
More info here.
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Storm King Trip | Saturday September 25
| The annual Trinity Grace trip to the Storm King art center
is Saturday September 25. This is a great chance to get out of the city
and see some amazing sculptures outdoors. Especially great for families
but all are welcome.
Arrange your own transportation and bring a friend or two (this is a great event to bring non-Christians to). Bring a picnic or buy food at the cafe.
Saturday September 25 - meet at the Storm King around 10am.
Check out our pictures from last year's trip here and a short piece in the NY Times about the Storm King here.
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The Story of God: Understanding the Biblical Narrative | Sept 19* - Dec 19
| Have you ever been asked a difficult question about the bible, and not known how to answer? Or, have you ever been confused by how strange stories in the Old Testament relate to your faith today?
Join us for an interactive 14-week course in which we attempt to gain a fuller picture of the story of God from Genesis to Revelation. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your experience with the bible.
Westside - 8:30-9:30am at P.S. 75
Eastside - *Starts October 10
Chelsea - 4:30-5:30pm at St Paul's
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Save the date | next Citywide Worship is Friday, September 24 at 7pm
| More information about our next citywide worship evening will be coming next week. Until then - stay tuned and save the date.
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Converting The Church | the body
| Scripture says that we are the body of Christ - we are his hands and feet, and he is our head. In our own bodies, we want something to happen, and then our body must carry it out. So how do we, Christ's body, know how to act out what Christ wants?
Teaching text: 1 Cor 12:12-27
UWS, Emily Dickinson School P.S. 75, 735 West End Ave at 96th, 10:30 am. Full kids' program.
East Side, Zion St Mark's Church, 339 E 84th St between 1st and 2nd, 5 pm.
Brooklyn, Park Slope Christian Tabernacle, 98 5th Ave at Baltic, 5 pm. Full kids' program.
Chelsea, St Paul's German Church, 22nd between 8th and 9th, 7 pm.
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Continuing the Work of MLK | Friday September 20, 4pm
| NY Faith & Justice, The Micah Institute, & Union Theological Seminary invite you to Mobilizing Hope: Adam Russel Taylor on Continuing the Work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today
Friday, Sept. 20th, 4:00pm at Union Theological Seminary (3041 Broadway at 121st St)
Adam Taylor is currently serving as a White House Fellow in the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and Public Engagement. He was formerly the Senior Political Director at Sojourners where he was responsible for leading the organization's advocacy, coalition building, and constituency outreach.
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Missional Communities | dates & times
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| Missional Communities are groups of 15-40 people that follow Jesus together by loving God, pursuing wholeness, caring for one another, and serving our neighbors. We would love for you to join us at one of these neighborhood meetings.
Full info on our website.
WESTSIDE
Morningside-Harlem, every Sunday.
Next meeting: Sept 12: fall/winter launch. Breaking bread and sharing vision for the next season. 5pm at 261 W 112th St, Apt 5E.
More info, including times/locations: join the MoHa MC Google Group, check the webpage, or contact Dipo and Niki.
Upper West Side, every Wednesday.
Next
meeting: Sept 8. Discussion on Hebrews 2. 7pm at 330 W 58th St, 12L. Bring your bible!
For the latest up-to-date information
and details: join the Upper West Side MC Google Group, check our webpage, or contact Greg.
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Heights, every Thursday.
Next
meeting: Sept 9. Worship and prayer, 6:30pm at 105 Pinehurst, Apt 2.
More
info, including times/locations: Check the webpage or contact Won (for upper heights) or Gary (for
mid-heights).
EASTSIDE
Long Island City, every other Monday.
Next meeting: Sept 13, MC meeting, 7:30pm at Cranky's, Vernon and 49th Ave.
More info, including
times/locations: join the LIC MC Google Group, check the webpage or contact Kim.
Midtown East, every Tuesday.
Next
meeting: Sept 14, 4:30-7pm, dinner at the New York City Rescue Mission, 90 Lafayette St. (NW corner of Lafayette & White). RSVP to Steve.
More info, including times/locations: check the webpage, join the Midtown East Google Group, or contact Steve.
Upper East Side, every Wednesday.
Next
meetings: Sept 8, lifegroups. Marrieds contact Mike; single men contact Steve; single women contact Jessica Joy.
More info, including times/locations: check the webpage or contact Grace.
CHELSEA
Chelsea MC, every Monday.
Next meeting: Sept 13 Fall Kick-off! 6:58pm at St Paul's, 315 W 22nd St between 8th and 9th.
More info, including times/locations: check the webpage, join the Chelsea MC Google Group or contact Alex.
East Village, every Wednesday.
Next meeting: Sept 8. 7pm at 9 E 7th St at 3rd Ave. Also, join the EV MC for weekly prayer, Wednesdays at 7:30am in Tompkins Square Park.
More info: check the webpage or contact Guy.
Missional Arts, every other
Thursday.
Next meeting: Sept 9, MC meeting at Desiron Modern Furniture, 151 Wooster St at Houston.
More info, including times/locations: Check the webpage, join the MArts Google group, or contact Nathan.
BROOKLYN
Park Slope, first Wednesday of the month.
Next meeting: October 6, at Grace United Methodist Church, 33 7th Ave, corner of St Johns. 7:30pm.
More info: Contact Kristen or check out the TGC Brooklyn website.
Boerum
Hill, first Thursday of the month.
Next meeting: October 7.
More info: Contact Kristen or check out the TGC Brooklyn website.
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Praying Together | join us
| Trinity Grace Church has several ongoing prayer groups that are always open to new participants. The best way to learn to pray is by praying - hope you will join us in this 'mother of all ministries'.
If you have a prayer request, send it to Gary and he will pass it to our team of intercessors.
MONDAYS
Heights weekly prayer, every Monday.
Next meeting: this Monday, 9pm, at 181 Overlook or 181/Fort Washington Starbucks.
More info: Contact Jon.
WEDNESDAYS
Women's morning prayer, every Wednesday.
Next meeting: this Wednesday, 7:30am, Time Warner Center.
More info: Contact Elizabeth.
East Village morning prayer, every Wednesday.
Next meeting: this Wednesday, 7:30am, Tompkins Square Park.
More info: Contact Guy.
THURSDAYS
Chelsea morning prayer, every Thursday.
Next meeting: this Thursday, 7:30am, the High Line amphitheatre (near 17th St).
More info: Contact Josh.
SUNDAYS
Pre-service prayer, every Sunday. All welcome.
Next meetings: this Sunday, 9am at Emily Dickinson, 3:30pm at Zion St Mark's, 3:30pm at Park Slope Christian Tabernacle, 5:30pm at St Paul's.
More info: Contact Gary
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Housing Needs, Social Events & More | join trinitygracelife
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We also have a church-wide google group - Trinity Grace Life! This open list is for...
_ sharing real needs and resources (i.e., housing, jobs, etc.)
_ inviting others to engage city culture and activities
_ encouraging the church overall in community
Please join, and invite others who you know would like to be connected with our Trinity Grace family.
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Let us know how we can serve you this week
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Grace and peace,
Jon Tyson
Lead Pastor
Trinity Grace Church
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