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For Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 16, 2012
For Sunday's readings, click HERE.
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The Rev. Elsa Worth
Rector 
The Rev. Nancy Gage
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| Sermons Online |
Just a reminder that if you missed a sermon from one of our services (or want to see it again!), you can click here to link to the site. In some cases we have, also, provided a text version if you would prefer to read it. Also, you can click on "Sermons" in the email header above to connect to the site. Please share this site with your friends. |
Musical Interlude
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If you would like to see and hear Jessica Dickinson and Dave perform "Andante Cantabile" by Katharine E. Lucke, just click on the cello!
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We are the  CEREAL Church! | | For a long time, Grace
Church has been delivering canned goods and other food donations down to the St. Luke's/St. Paul's Food Pantry in Bridgeport. They urgently need donations of all kinds of groceries, but one of the items that they seem to run out of and need a lot of is cereal.
If all of us could remember to pick up a box of cereal (or two or more!) each time we shop, we'll be able to make a wonderful and much needed contribution for the food pantry each week. There is a collection basket at the main entrance of the church, and also one in lower Lewis Hall |
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Click HERE to read this week's wellness message from Living Compass |
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"The Glow" Archives:
To view previous issues of "The Glow", click here. |
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| Dear friend,
"Get behind me, Satan!"
-Mark 8:33
Peter didn't like what Jesus was saying. He didn't like that Jesus was talking about the hard stuff of faith. He wanted Jesus to soften the message - to make the message more palatable and appealing to his followers. But Jesus responded to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan!" Whew - those are some pretty strong words for your right hand man!
Satan is a word often found in the bible in situations where people feel tempted to do the wrong thing. And Jesus knew he had to resist the strong temptation to keep things light. We'd certainly rather live in the light all the time. That's where the fun is. That's where life feels safe. But Jesus knew that it's only when you start really getting down into the hard stuff that you discover the true depth of faith. He knew that sometimes we learn joy best through experiencing grief, or compassion through experiencing pain. Just staying on the surface of things, no matter how appealing that may seem, often serves only to keep life superficial. Sometimes the key you've been searching for is found in the shadows. Have you ever tried to keep things light? When have you allowed yourself to go into darker, deeper waters? Have you ever discovered gifts hiding in the shadows?
Here at Grace Church we are dancing with life's big questions. If you're searching for a community of faith to belong to, we invite you to come to explore, come to connect and come to believe among us here at Grace Church. We'd enjoy both your company and your participation as we follow in the way of Jesus and learn and grow in discipleship together. |
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Peace,
The Rev. Elsa Worth
Grace Episcopal Church |
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Blessings on Avery Acevedo's Baptism
 This Sunday, we welcome Avery into the body of Christ, as she is baptized. Please give Avery your love, support and prayers in the weeks and months ahead as she deepens in her Christian faith. |
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Ancestors: A New Program for Middle School Students
...starting THIS Sunday
Ancestors is a fun program for kids in grades 6-8 and our introductory session is this Sunday at 1 PM in the Church Hall. We have participants from both Grace Church and Christ Church. Interested parents and kids are encouraged to attend this session to learn more about Ancestors. Pizza will be provided! If you haven't let Elsa or Sarah know you'll be there, please contact them.
Godly Play
...starting NEXT Sunday
Children between ages 5 and 12 are invited to the first Godly Play class next Sunday, immediately after church. This will be an orientation session for the children. Godly Play will continue on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. (Note - the time for Godly Play on Oct 14 will be in the afternoon, due to Pledge Sunday schedule. Details to follow.)
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The Grace Art Studio - It's Opening Night!
 Please join us this Sunday, between 6:30 and 8:00 pm, for the grand opening of the Grace Art Studio. The studio will be open for tours and refreshments will be served. You won't want to miss our first exhibit, which includes a variety of pieces created by parish members and friends. Dress is casual, but if you want to dress up for fun, feel free - after all, this is a gala event! For more information click here. |
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Diocesan Healing Roundtable
Grace Church hosts the second meeting of the Healing Roundtable, a gathering of people from CT churches that are involved in various healing ministries. The meeting takes place next Saturday, September 22nd from 10-noon in lower Lewis Hall. Anyone interested in sharing ideas and meeting others involved in healing ministries is more than welcome to attend. Come and see what others are doing!
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You are Invited to a Progressive Dinner
 On Saturday, September 22nd, the Episcopal Churches of Trumbull (ECOT) will host a progressive dinner. Appetizers will be served at Christ Church, Tashua, at 5:30 p.m. followed by the main course at Grace Church and dessert at Trinity Church, Nichols. Look for a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall within the next week. The Fellowship team will also have a sign-up sheet available in the Narthex and the Parish Hall for our Grace Church cooks to sign up to make an entree or side dish for the dinner. This will be a nice opportunity for fellowship with our Trumbull Episcopal friends and neighbors and we hope that you will plan on attending and enjoying a fun evening of community and great food.
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 Tashua Apple Festival
We are planning on helping out Christ Church with their annual Apple Festival on the first weekend of October this year. If you can donate some of your time or energy, please speak with Chris Stapleton, who is gathering willing helpers together to pitch in on a day of Episcopal Church fun!
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Commitment Sunday - October 14th
-please save this date.
The Vestry is working with a church stewardship consultant to conduct an Every Member Visitation Stewardship Drive on this date. Our Steering Committee will be recruiting and training volunteer visitors, developing communication pieces, and asking members of the congregation for assistance with the drive in various ways. Please prayerfully consider how you can help this important effort and say "YES!" when a member of our parish asks for your help. Much more information will follow! Please see our website, and look for updates in the Glow, in the Sunday Bulletin, in church and in special mailings
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This Week's Announcements
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Sunday, September 16th:
Eucharist service - 9:30 AM
Ancestors - 1:00 PM
Grace Art Studio Open House - 6:30-8:00 PM
Night Prayer - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 19th:
Guided Meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM
Saturday, September 22nd:
ECOT progressive dinner starting at Christ Church - 5:30 PM
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Sunday, September 23rd:
Eucharist service - 9:30 AM
Godly Play orientation - following the service
Commitment Sunday visitor training - following the service
Night Prayer - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 26th:
Guided Meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM
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Church Hall available for community functions
Click HERE for additional information and Church Hall availability. |
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Coffee House
-  beginning September 29th at 7:00 PM!!
Our new monthly coffeehouse for teens begins on Saturday, September 29th and will happen from 7-9pm on the last Saturday of each month thereafter. The coffeehouse will be a chaperoned, sober event sponsored by Grace Church and offered to the teens of Trumbull and surrounding communities for the purpose of providing a welcoming and accepting space for teens to be themselves, to enjoy music and the arts, and to grow in community.
Church members can support this event in two ways: 1. Volunteering as a chaperone or 2. Baking treats or donating individually wrapped snacks or drinks to sell at the coffeehouse each month. If you'd like to volunteer or if you have questions, talk to Dave M, Avery or Jon.
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