The Rev. Elsa Worth
Rector 
The Rev. Nancy Gage
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Happenings-
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We are the CEREAL church!
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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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"The Glow" Archives:
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| Dear friend,
"His mother treasured all these things in her heart."
-Luke 2:51
Mary knew, from the moment the angel appeared to her and told her she was going to bear the son of God, that her child was something special. She knew it when she was pregnant and visited her cousin Elizabeth, also expecting, whose own baby leapt for joy in her womb when Mary came into the room. She knew it when the shepherds showed up in the stable and told her about the angels singing in the sky. She knew it when three fine kings from far away Asia showed up one day to worship her toddler son and bring him expensive, exotic gifts. And she knew it when Jesus was 12 and got lost on a trip to Jerusalem. After a frantic search, she and Joseph finally found him chatting with the teachers in the temple and the teachers were listening to him as if the boy were their teacher. Mary treasured all these things in her heart. What people do you treasure in your heart? What makes them really special? What unique contribution do they make in the world?
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 |
 Festival of Lessons and Carols
-this Sunday at Christ Church- Tashua, Dec. 30th |
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New Pledge Envelopes
If you recently made a financial pledge to Grace Church for 2013, your new box of collection envelopes are waiting for you in the Narthex. If you have not yet made a pledge but would like to support the church financially in the coming year, that's great! We could use your help no matter how small or large your contribution. Please speak with either Jonathan or Elsa.
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Annual Meeting Scheduled for February 3, 2013
Those active in ministry of any kind at or through Grace Church are encouraged to write something about their ministry's activity in 2012 to include in the annual report. It could be ministry that happens at Grace Church or ministry you do out in the world. We'd like to hear from you about how God is working through your life and our church! |
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Did You Know...
that this eNews is printed out each week and copies are left in the welcome centers at church, both upstairs and downstairs? If you know someone who does not have email and would like to see the eNews, please let them know they can pick up a hard copy. |
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Coffee Hour at Grace - It's Your Turn...
 Here at Grace, Coffee Hour is shared by the entire congregation. We go through the directory alphabetically, and everyone gets a turn to be a coffee hour helper. Helpers bring a tray or two of food to share, and if possible, stay afterward to help clean up. Maryann e-mails or calls people as their turn is approaching and asks them to call back to confirm. Please respond when Maryann reaches out to you. Let's all take turns in supporting a ministry we all enjoy and which gives such a warm welcome to newcomers. If the week she calls is not good for you, don't worry - you'll get another chance! Those who simply cannot participate at all are asked to let the office know and we will not ask you anymore. Meanwhile, thanks go to our coffee hour hosts, Fiona Varker, Tom Stone, Charlie Schwartz, Gene Sanislo, Nancy and Loren Dennert, Pam Healy, Gail Smith, Nick & Kitty Karayeanes, June Redman, Gloria Barrett, Ron & Donna Voges, and (new hosts!) John & Kim Chamberlain and Doug & Erika Eng, who repeatedly donate food and make sure there's coffee hot and ready each week. |
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This Week's Announcements
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Sunday, December 30th:
Festival of Lessons and Carols at Christ Church - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, January 2nd:
Guided meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM
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Saturday, January 5th:
Memorial Service for Louise Russo - 11:00 AM
Sunday, January 6th:
Eucharist service - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, January 9th:
Guided Meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM
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Feedback...let us know how we're doing.
The Glow has been sent to you for some time now and we would like you to let us know your thoughts in regard to this eNews letter. Please send us your comments, suggestions and concerns on how The Glow can be made better for you to office@gracetrumbull.org.
Many thanks and have a Happy New Year!
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