Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Journey to Adulthood are spectacular ways to have your child enter into a relationship with God and Christ and build community with other folks their age.  It is always stunning to me to see the difference in the faith development of young adults who have participated in either or both of these ministries. They give the foundation for articulating one's faith. Please consider having your child participate as part of your role as a parent (or other friend or relative) of bringing your child up in the Christian faith and life.

Adult Formation:

Whether you like books studies or engaging in spiritual and theological questions, there will be several opportunities to engage your faith.

Conversation Continues:  In August we started talking about our reactions to the Trayvon Martin case and the verdict that was given.  Lascelles Anderson, Steven Kvaal, Nadia Stefko and I will work on the next steps for this conversation.  We will explore many topics: justice, violence, race and more. Please let me know if you would like to help get this going.

Newcomer's Inquiring Minds Class:  There is so much to learn about Grace and the Episcopal Church. Join others in asking your questions and exploring your faith.

Book Study: Please see article below.

Please email me for ideas to explore and your own willingness to jump in a lead a topic.

At the Garden Party on September 15, there will be a Downton Abbey Trivia Contest open to all attendees. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place finishers. Prizes will include: a Downton Abbey jigsaw puzzle, a CD of original music from the PBS TV series, and the Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook. 

Here is your chance to win a free raffle ticket!  Just be the first person to correctly answer this trivia question:  

What clause in his father's will obliges Lord Grantham to give his heir the entire Downton Abbey estate as well as his title?

Do you like to cook? Do you like to have fun with friends while doing something special for your community? Then PADS COOKS is for you! PADS Cooks meet monthly on the afternoon Grace Church hosts PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter), to prepare a nourishing and delicious, but uncomplicated meal for our guests.

Find out more. Attend an organizational meeting (party) at the home of Sue Wells, Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 pm.

Our first discussion for this book will be Wednesday, September 11, at 7 PM at the home of Bets Howland and Dennis Zavac.   

More information is at this link.

To join the group, contact Bets and Dennis. 

September 8th 10:30am Service:
ACOLYTES: TBA
MC/LEMS:   Steve Fanning; Cherryl Holt, Karen Mensch, Natalie Ratz
LECTORS: Ade Onayemi, Linda Coberly
INTERCESSORS: Deb Postlewait, Jen Cantrell
ALTAR GUILD: Joan Anderson, Heather Bovell, Flora Green, Hansi Kess, Kathy Onayemi, Al Papillon, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Urbashich
BREAD BAKER: Barbara Larsen
USHERS: Adrienne Gervais, Paul O'Kelly, Cathy O'Kelly
GREETERS: Flora Green, Emily Costello, Sarah Hunt, DeLacy Sarantos, Judith Hanna
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 9:00am: Volunteer(s) needed
10:30am: Cathy Tokarski & Bill Ford

September 15th 10:30am Service:
ACOLYTES: TBA
MC/LEMS:  Cyndy Reynolds; James Redden, Nadia Stefko, Helen Thomason
LECTORS: Hansi Kess, Steve Fanning
INTERCESSORS: Tony Dobrowolski, Bonnie Shadid
ALTAR GUILD: Joan Anderson, Heather Bovell, Flora Green, Hansi Kess, Kathy Onayemi, Al Papillon, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Urbashich
BREAD BAKER: Barbara Larsen
USHERS: Flora Green, Stan Kaderbek, Alex Lippitt
GREETERS: Cyndy Reynolds, Donna Anderson, Gayle Kelley
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 9:00am: Volunteer(s) needed
10:30am: Adrienne Gervais