The Rev. Nancy Gage
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To see what's been going on in, and around, Grace, click on each of these links:
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Musical Interlude
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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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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:
To view previous issues of "The Glow", click here. |
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Click HERE to read this week's wellness message from Living Compass |
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Dear friend,
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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Please note:
This Sunday, November 17th we will be celebrating the Eucharist at 4:00 PM. There will be NO morning service this Sunday.
The Rev. David Pople of Bethel CT will be leading us in worship.
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Moving Forward in Transition
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Farewell Luncheon for Elsa
-many, many "thank you's"!
We would like to thank all of you who helped in making Elsa's last day with us a memorable one! To see pictures of this special day, click here.
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Gathering with Rev. Canon Tim Hodapp
-next Sunday, November 24th
The Rev. Canon Timothy Hodapp, Canon for Mission Leadership, will be at Grace next Sunday, November 24th, to celebrate the Eucharist, hold a parish-wide forum, and end with a conversation with the Vestry. This will be good opportunity for all of us to understand the transition process and receive answers to our questions. If you wish to read about the "story of Transition" go to this page https://www.ctepiscopal.org/images/customer-files//EDCT_TransitionGuidelinesv1.0.pdf on our diocese website.
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Pastoral Care
Please contact the church office to request pastoral care. If your pastoral care need is critical and immediate, you may call Ron Voges at 203-261-3706.
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Commitment Sunday
- this Sunday, November 17th- Eucharist service at 4:00 PM
This Sunday, Nov 17, is our annual Commitment Sunday. Don't forget: we will not be having our service at 9:30 as usual. Instead, visitors will be busy going out and making personal calls on all our parishioners that morning and early afternoon to connect with one another, share ideas and hopes for the church, and to make our mutual financial commitment for the upcoming year. The service this Sunday will take place at 4 PM and will be followed by a special meal. Don't miss it!
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Ancestors
- this Sunday, November 17th
The next gathering of Ancestors will be this Sunday, November 17th, 11:15 AM at Christ Church
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Godly Play
We hope to get Godly Play up and running again soon. If you'd like to be a part of making that happen, please contact Sandy Callahan at 203-502-8389.
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Fall Clean-up Day
-next Saturday, No vember 23rd
Please join us next Saturday, November 23rd, as we work to get our property cleaned up for the holidays.
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The Story
Grace Church has embarked on reading the story of the entire Bible together this year, from Genesis to Revelation. We are doing this by reading through a book called "The Story," one chapter at a time. The Story Book Group will continue after Elsa's departure on Sundays. The group will watch Randy Frasee's commentary and then having a discussion on the chapter. Nick be facilitating the group, and the members of the Wednesday evening group have decided that rather than meeting on Wednesdays, they'll join in with the Sunday group. Be watching for scheduling information, coming soon.
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Morning Meditation
The chapel is always open for prayer and meditation, and people are encouraged to start and center their day any morning of the week. In these darker months, we'll leave a light on for you!
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Saturday Morning Discovery Group
-every Saturday morning
Each Saturday from 9-10, the Discovery Group gathers at Panera bread at the Trumbull Mall. We are currently reading the book of Acts and seeking 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!
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Used Clothing Shed
 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. |
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This Week's Announcements
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Sunday, November 17th:
Every member canvas in the morning
Ancestors meeting at Christ Church - 11:15 AM
Eucharist service - 4:00 PM
Dinner - immediately following service
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Sunday, November 24th:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Parish Forum with Canon Hodapp immediately following service
Vestry conversation with Canon Tim Hodapp immediately following forum
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