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:
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Click HERE to read this week's wellness message from Living Compass |
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Dear friend,
The promise we have from God is that God can and will save us and deliver us from our fallen state. For this very reason God has sent a Savior, Jesus the Christ. God frees us, heals us, saves us, and restores us "in Christ."
-Br. David Vryhof
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 Announcement
-Rev. Louise Kalemkerian
The vestry is pleased to announce that the Rev. Louise Kalemkerian has accepted our call to be interim rector. Mother Louise will start with us on Ash Wednesday, March 5th. As was reflected by the congregation's response to this announcement, Grace Church feels blessed to have Mother Louise providing her experience and talents to help us on our journey.
On Sunday, March 9th, we will have a reception at coffee hour to welcome Mother Louise. Mother Louise's official first day at Grace will be Ash Wednesday and then we will extend a full welcome to her on her first Sunday with us, March 9th.
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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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The Story - Chapter 17
- this Sunday, February 23rd
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. Please join us this Sunday during coffee hour! |
Preparing the Rectory for rental
-many, many thanks! 
Our thanks to all who helped (and are continuing to help) with preparing the rectory for rental. Pictures of some of the activity will be posted in next week's eNews. The place is looking pretty good! We are still in need of a refrigerator and clothes washing machine. Again, THANK YOU!
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Ancestors
- this Sunday, February 23rd:
The Ancestors group will be studying Mary and Martha this Sunday, February 23rd, 11:30 AM at Christ Church.
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Godly Play
- next Sunday, March 3rd:
Godly Play will meet next Sunday, March 3rd in the Godly Play area, immediately following the service.
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Ash Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, March 5th is the first day of Lent. We will mark the occasion with two services this year:
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM: Ashes to Go - at the bus stop in front of Starbucks in Trumbull Center with the clergy of the Episcopal churches of Trumbull.
- 7:00 PM: Ash Wednesday Liturgy - in the church
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Love Life: Living the Gospel of Love
Starting March 5, 2014 and continuing until Palm Sunday the Brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) will be enriching the daily Brother, Give Us A Word offering with short, daily videos that delve deeply into the gospel that shapes our community life. John's message of love can unlock our hearts and transform our lives.
We invite you to make this part of your Lenten practice. For more information visit: www.SSJE.org/lovelife
If you would like a workbook that accompanies this series:
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Stewardship
- Time and Talent, NO MONEY Fair
Planning for a special event is in the works. Look for more details in The GLOW and on Sundays about the Stewardship Time and Talent, NO MONEY!, Fair to be held during coffee hour on a Sunday this spring (after the snow season is over!). As Lent is a time of giving of ourselves, it seems like an appropriate time to begin thinking about new opportunities for making a difference through service. Please look for announcements in church and start thinking about joining a team. Any time that you have to give will be valued. As we transition to part-time clergy, there is a need for greater involvement from every member of Grace. The teams include Property, Finance, Fellowship, Sunday Hospitality (Coffee Hour), Pastoral Care and Altar Guild, Welcome, Ushers, Christian Formation (Children/Godly Play and Adult), Music/Choir, Prayerline, Worship/Table Ministry/Acolytes, and others. The Stewardship Fair will feature a nice array of food and will be an enjoyable time of fellowship and sharing of information.
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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 . 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 23rd:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
The Story - Chapter 17 during coffee hour
Ancestors - Christ Church, 11:30 AM
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Sunday, March 3rd:
Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM
Godly Play immediately following the service
The Story - Chapter 18 during coffee hour
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