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Outreach Corner
The next opportunity to help at St. Luke's Community Dining is August 31. Please contact Brenda Pearson at
Food is needed for the food pantries that Grace Episcopal Church supports. Food items may be placed in the baskets just outside the main entrance to the sanctuary (an usher can help you locate them). The items for Sunday, August 4 are rice or pasta. The items for Sunday, August 11 are tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce.
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Kids Corner
 Vacation Garden School
Vacation Garden School is happening this week! July 31-August 2 from 9:00AM-1:00PM, James Liberge and Eva Englert will be leading activities and games around gardening and creation themes for grades 1-6 at the church. It will culminate in a visit to Laura Duggan's children's garden.
Thanks to all who signed up to participate.
Sunday School begins on
Sunday, September 15 and Wednesdays at Grace begins on Wednesday, September 18.
There is a teacher training on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 PM with pizza provided. See James for more information. Please watch your email for information about this year's education programs and how to register for them.
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Click here for information about GraceWorks School-Age August Vacation Program.
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Other Announcements
Derrick Muwina's last day as our Sabbatical Priest is Sunday, August 11th. We will be having a cake at the coffee hour, and the Vestry would like to collect donations for a gift certificate for Derrick and his family. If you are interested in contributing any amount, please give it to the office (clearly labeled) or hand it to a member of your Vestry. Thank You!
Your voice in the process for electing the Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of MA
The Discernment Committee for the election of our Bishop Coadjutor is requesting your feedback. There are "Discernment Input Forms" on the table in the Parish Hall. They may be mailed to the address listed on the form. Click here for a link to the online survey and for more information. You can get involved in the process!
Book Club
The Grace Church Women's Book Club meets on the third Thursday each month at 7:00 pm. We welcome any woman to join us at any meeting. Please contact Genita in church or at pawleyslegacy@verizon.net for meeting locations.
· September 19 - State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
· October 17 - Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
· November 21 - Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin
Grace Church Celebrates Summer!
Grace Church has events planned throughout so we can all stay connected!
Dining with Grace
There will be a number of picnics over the summer - more may be scheduled! Sign up sheets will be in the parish hall by early June along with the time and place of the picnic.
Saturday, August 10 - At the home of Cheryl and Douglas Woodbury in Revere
Grace Church day at Wright's Pond
Sunday, August 11 - come join fellow parishioners for an afternoon of sun and swimming. Rain date will be August 18th.
Summer Worship Schedule
Our Summer Worship Schedule continues throughout August with one service at 9:00AM. This adjusted schedule allows 8 and 10 o'clockers to get to know each other, and also helps to beat the summer heat.
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