The Rev. Nancy Gage
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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:
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Click HERE to read this week's wellness message from Living Compass |
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Dear friend,
Be thankful. Gratitude is life-transforming. It is how we have been created in the image of God - we have been created as a gift from God and a gift to God. It is all gift, none of it to be taken for granted and all of it to be acknowledged.
-Br. Curtis Almquist
Society of St. John the Evangelist
www.SSJE.org/word
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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A Prayer for our Grace Community
O Faithful God, As Your people, we cherish our memories and our history as a sacred inheritance. Guide us in this time of transition with Your wisdom and knowledge.
Strengthen our hearts to say goodbye to what is past and to face the future without fear. Open our hearts to know Your goodness in new ways. Bring us together as one people in Your Holy Spirit.
Help us to stay faithful to Your call, To stand up as a community of faith in this place, To pursue justice and peace for the poor and oppressed, To pray and care for the sick, the lonely and at risk, And by the power of the Holy Spirit to follow the Gospel call, "Be not afraid."
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Interim Rector Process
Some of you are probably wondering where we are in the transition process as outlined by Canon Tim Hodapp in November. The first step in this process is for an interim rector to be appointed, who will serve Grace as we continue through the call process. We anticipate that Canon Hodapp will provide us a number of names, some time in February, to be considered for this half-time interim rector position. The vestry will interview each of the candidates and notify Canon Hodapp of their selection. After the interim rector is appointed; one, or two, transition consultants will be assigned to guide us in setting up our transition teams and proceeding with the call process. Click here, to review the transition guidelines and if you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, please contact Ron via email.
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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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Vestry Meeting
-this Tuesday, January 14th
The vestry will be meeting Tuesday night at 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. The meeting is open to all members and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Blood Drive
-tomorrow, Friday, January 10th
If you wish to donate blood, the American Red Cross will be in the Parish Hall from 1:30 - 6:00 PM. Walk-ins are invited, no pre-signup required.
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Ancestors
-this Sunday, January 12th
The Ancestors group will meet this Sunday, January 12th, 11:30 AM here at Grace. We will get to know Simon Peter.
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Godly Play
-next Sunday, January 19th:
Godly Play is scheduled for next Sunday, January 19h. Godly Play is based upon the recognition that children have an innate sense of the presence of God. All they lack is the appropriate language to help them identify and express it so it can be explored and strengthened. The Godly Play approach teaches about parables, sacred story, silence, prayer and Christian liturgy - in a way that enhances the child's authentic experience of God so it can contribute to the creative life of the child and the world. Children are invited to interact with beautifully made materials to explore stories about God, the Bible and the Church and their own reactions to them. It's learning about God through play! If you'd like to be a part of making that happen, please contact Sandy Callahan at 203-502-8389. This is a deeply enriching ministry for those who love children.
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The Story
- this Sunday, Chapter 12
Grace Church has embarked on reading the story of the entire Bible together this year, from Genesis to Revelation. This Sunday we will be studying Chapter 12. Please join us during coffee hour.
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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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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, January 12th:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
The Story - Chapter 12 during coffee hour
Ancestors - 11:30 AM at Grace
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Sunday, January 19th:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Godly Play immediately following service
The Story - Chapter 13 during coffee hour
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