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,
Loving God with our whole being, loving our neighbors as ourselves: there is transformative power in love that is truly miraculous. We may rightly even fear the transforming power of love, the life-changing miracle that can transform even these poor hearts of ours.
-Br. Mark Brown
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
Canon Timothy Hodapp has provided us with the names of two candidates for the Interim Rector position here at Grace. The vestry will interview each of the candidates in the near future 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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Godly Play
- this Sunday, February 2nd:
Godly Play will meet this Sunday, February 2nd, immediately following the service in the Godly Play area. If you'd like to assist with Godly Play, please contact Sandy Callahan at 203-502-8389. This is a deeply enriching ministry for those who love children.
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Ancestors
- next Sunday, February 9th:
The Ancestors group will meet next Sunday, February 9th, 11:30 AM here at Grace Church and look into the Sadducees and Pharisees.
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The Story
- this Sunday, Chapter 15
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 15. Please join us during coffee hour.
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When is Grace at our best? 
This fall, the vestry had a wonderful conversation about when we have seen Grace Church at our best. Many folks had different answers, and we thought this was a nice question to share with the whole congregation. At this year's annual meeting, we will set up a "Story Corner" where we hope that many members of the church will stop by to record a short video where you answer the question, "Where or when do you see Grace at it's best?"
If you want to wear something nice or otherwise prepare to be video taped, we wanted to give notice so that you can do so. We also simply wanted folks to have a chance to consider the times or activities where the spirit of this community shines through. We all love Grace, and it means so many different things to each of us, so we hope to make a video that will reflect the spirit, character, faith and passion of Grace. If you have any questions about this, feel free to email John Chamberlain at Johnlchamberlain@yahoo.com.
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Annual Meeting
- Sunday, February 9th
The Annual Meeting for Grace Church is scheduled for Sunday, February 9th, immediately following the service. Here is the official notice:
GRACE CHURCH
5958 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611-2497
(203) 268-2809 phone (203)268-3068 fax
Email: office@gracetrumbull.org
Website: www.gracetrumbul.org
Official Notice
Annual Parish Meeting
Notice is hereby given by the Wardens and Vestry of the Parish known as "Grace Church, Trumbull, Connecticut" located at 5958 Main Street, Trumbull, Connecticut, County of Fairfield, that the Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the Undercroft of said church on Sunday, February 9, 2014, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service (meeting starting at approximately 10:45/11:00 a.m.) for the purpose of electing officers, vestry members, diocesan/deanery delegates and for the conducting of such business that shall come before the meeting.
All are invited to attend, but only those members who are qualified may vote. We will use the "honor" system at this meeting and leave it to the individuals to decide if they are qualified to vote.
The voting list requirements are spelled out in Diocesan Canon 1, Section 6. You must be a baptized Christian, AND your Baptism must be recorded in the Parish Register, AND you must be sixteen years of age or older, AND you must have received Holy Communion in the parish at least three times in the preceding year, AND for at least six months prior to the meeting, you must have been a faithful attendant at the services of the Church in the parish (unless for good cause you were prevented from doing so) AND a faithful contributor to its support, AND faithful in working, praying and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.
Christine M. Lockwood, Clerk of the Parish
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Grace Choir
-our choir is looking to grow! W e're currently looking for new choir members of all ages and abilities. Please consider supporting our music program by becoming a member. Can't read music? Not a problem! Have no experience? None is necessary! You just need a willingness to learn and be part of a truly unique and fulfilling experience! Talk to Dave or a choir member if you're considering. Choir rehearsals are brief and take place immediately after coffee hour on Sundays.
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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, February 2nd:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Godly Play - immediately following the service in the Godly Play area
The Story - Chapter 15 during coffee hour
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Sunday, February 9th:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Annual Meeting - immediately following service in Parish Hall
The Story - Chapter 16 during coffee hour
Ancestors - 11:30 AM at Grace Church
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