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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Moving Forward in Transition
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Gathering with Rev. Canon Tim Hodapp
-this Sunday, November 24th
The Rev. Canon Timothy Hodapp, Canon for Mission Leadership, will be at Grace this 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 Rev. Louise Kalemkerian at 203-536-9259.
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Commitment Sunday
- Thank You!!Thank you to all those who made last week's Commitment Sunday a very successful and reaffirming event. Special thanks go to Jonathan Hodge who, once again, headed up our Stewardship team. The results of this pledge drive, as we are moving into transition, reaffirms Grace's commitment to God's mission of healing and wholeness.
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Fall Clean-up Day
-this Saturday, No vember 23rd, 9:00 AM
Please join us this Saturday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM, as we work to get our property cleaned up for the holidays.
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
-Wednesday, November 27th, 8:00 PM
On Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00 PM, the Trumbull Interfaith Committee is sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving Eve service at St. Catherine's of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 200 Shelton Rd, Trumbull. Area clergy and a community choir will be featured.
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The Story
-resumes next Sunday, December 1st
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 group will watch Randy Frasee's commentary and then have a discussion on the chapter. Next Sunday we will be studying Chapter 8. Please join us during coffee hour.
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Godly Play
We hope to get Godly Play up and running again very 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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Ancestors
- Sunday, December 8th
The next gathering of Ancestors will be Sunday, December 8th, 11:30 AM at Christ Church
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Blankets, Pots and Pans
Christ Church is collecting blankets, pots and pans for IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) this year. All of these families have come from warm climates and they are not used to our New England winters. Any and all types of blankets and winter accessories are needed. The only requirement is that they are clean and in good condition, but new items would certainly be accepted! Please bring any donations to the church office before Sunday, December 8th.
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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 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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Sunday, December 1st:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Coffee hour immediatley following service
The Story - Chapter 8 during coffee hour
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