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Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 2nd, 2013

   

 

                  Sunday's readings here.

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The Rev. Elsa Worth
Rector
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Click HERE to read Elsa's blog 

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The Rev. Nancy Gage
Deacon
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David McWilliams

Minister of Music
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Grace Church Office Hours:

Mon-Fri: 1-5 pm
203-268-2809
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Musical Interlude
If you would like to have music when reading The Glow (or for whatever else you might be doing!), just click on the keyboard image to listen (or download) music performed by Dave during our services.
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Happenings-
We are the CEREAL church!
Cereal
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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Dear friend,  
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"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."

-Psalm 96:9

 

Human beings seem to have a need for beauty in life. Whether it's a sunset or a majestic vista, beautiful artwork or sleek design, beauty appeals to us on a very deep level. It also seems to create a pathway to God. Beautiful music, beautiful words, beautiful stained glass, flowers and objects all contribute to a feeling of holiness in liturgy. Have you ever felt your life lacked beauty? How did that feel? What are the most beautiful things in your life today? How will you radiate God's beauty when you leave this holy liturgy today?


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.
Peace,
 
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The Rev. Elsa Worth
Grace Episcopal Church

Peaceful Parenting in a Noisy World
-this Saturday, June 1st, noon

Our new parenting group meets this Saturday, June 1, at noon.  The discussion topic: How things changed once the baby arrived.  Parents of any age children are welcome to this supportive discussion.  Child care could be made available if you contact the office in advance for $5 per child.  Please bring a bag lunch and join in!


Memorial Day Parade Hospitality event
-a big "Thank You"!

Many thanks go to the Dudes (and Dudettes) of Grace for pitching in and making our Memorial Day Hospitality so much fun. Thank you to Steve for getting the ball rolling, to Steve, Carl and Bo for getting the lawn ready, to Bill for bringing his fire truck, to John, Joe, Kim, Gene, Alan, Ron, Dave, Chris, Lisa, Steve, Carl, Bo and Jon for all their help either setting up or cleaning up or both, to Lee and Nancy for all the great signage, to Donna for setting up the parish nurse station, and to everyone who donated food, cooked hot dogs, brewed coffee, made lemonade, set up the sound system, and showed up to be the joyful church we are in the streets of Trumbull! Let's hope our next "getting out there" event - Trumbull Day on June 29 goes as well and is as much fun as last Monday was! Thank you to all. To see pictures from of the event, click HERE


Table Minister's Meeting
-this Sunday, June 2nd

The presence of all those who currently serve as table ministers (acolytes) is requested at the table minister's meeting after church this Sunday.  Anyone who might be interested in becoming a table minister is more than welcome to attend.


Monthly Potluck and Vestry Meeting
-next Sunday, June 9th

Bring a favorite dish to share for our monthly potluck after church next Sunday.  Even if you don't something, you are more than welcome to join us.

The Vestry meeting will start at noon, and any church member is welcome to attend.


Saturday Morning Discovery Group
-every Saturday morning
Each Saturday from 9-10, the Discovery Group gathers at Panera bread in the Trumbull Mall. We are currently using the Sermon on the Mount to seek the overlap between the way of Jesus and 12 step spirituality. You need not be in a 12 step group to attend. It's a great bible study! The Discovery Group will continue through the summer.

Upcoming Events
  • June 23: Church Picnic 

Bishops' 5K Team Picture 5k Run
While no medals came back from the 5K this year, all of our runners and walkers did their personal best.  And not only that, Grace Church managed to raise $1525 for the Bishop's Fund for Children!  Thank you to all our walkers and runners - and to our cheerleaders - and, of course, to our generous pledgers.  Grace Church ran the good race all the way to the finish line! To view pictures from the event, click here.

Grace T-Shirts, 2013 Edition, available!!
-designed by Lee Toth
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Be the first on your block to have the NEW 2013 Grace t-shirt, designed by Lee Toth!

Wear your shirt to church events, like Memorial Day or the Bishop's 5K! 
Wear it to the gym, to the pool, to the grocery store!

Men's and women's sizes available. 
 
To order just click on the t-shirt picture above.

Used Clothing Shed
Maryann clothes bin

Certainly you've noticed the used clothing shed in our back parking lot.  Please spread the word about this new outreach project -laminated posters and small flyers are available to post and share.  Clothes donated into the shed are picked up by St. Pauly's, who distributes them all to people in need across the globe through their connection with larger agencies.  All of the usable clothing that gets donated makes its way to people in need, saving landfill space.  Items accepted include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, linens, pillow cases, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals.  (Please do not put rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys, household goods or electronics in the shed.)  Grace church receives 4 cents per pound on all items collected in exchange for hosting the shed. For further info on this project, there is information about St. Pauly's available in coffee hour, or click on this link: St. Pauly's.  


                    This Week's Announcements
Sunday, June 2nd:

Eucharist service - 9:30 AM 

Table Ministers' meeting immediately following service 

 

Wednesday, June 5th:                        

Guided Meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM

Week Following
Sunday, June 9th:

Eucharist service - 9:30 AM

Monthly potluck lunch after the service

Vestry Meeting - noon 

 

Wednesday, June 12th:                     

Guided Meditation - 7:00-7:25 AM

 
Church Hall


Church Hall available for community functions



For additional information and Church Hall availability, click
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