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Expanded Sunday Schedule Begins September 11th
Dear Friends:
As reported in last week's edition of e-Items (available at this link), we'll begin the following schedule on September 11th, a.k.a "Kick-Off" Sunday (services will continue at 9AM & 10:30AM through September 4th):
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An Update on South Sudan
The situation in South Sudan, a companion diocese of the diocese of Chicago, has continued to deteriorate. The news since July from Juba, the capital, is that nearly 60,000 people have fled the country and 40,000 are displaced. There is widespread violence, including rape and gang rape. Bishop Joseph is quoted as saying: "Nobody in the armies cares about civilians, but we depend on God for everything." Juba, where the violence is centered, is the southern-most area of South Sudan. Renk, our companion parish, is at the most northern border between Sudan and South Sudan. Bishop Joseph reports that all is well in Renk. The high school just opened a month or so, ago, building of the diocesan office is underway, agriculture is going well and there is no threat to Renk -- at least for now. Bishop Joseph will visit Chicago for his annual visit in October, and we look forward to his visit to St. Christopher's and Grace Church. His family is fine and living in Nairobi. He went to Nairobi to get his visa and we are awaiting news from him about Mother Alice and her whereabouts. In the meantime please continue in prayers for South Sudan. Your contribution to Episcopal Relief and Development,which currently distributes aid to South Sudan, would also be appreciated. Read more here. |
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This Evening: Concerts@6:26 Featuring Sally Kidwell
All are welcome to join us each Thursday for Evensong at 6 p.m., followed at 6:26 p.m. by a 30-minute recital. This week's concert will feature our very own Sally Kidwell performing piano works by Bach, Chopin, Brahms, de Falla y Matheu, and Kidwell. A freewill offering will be taken to support the series as well as outreach efforts. The series has been extended, so the last concert of the season will take place on August 25. The full program line-up is at this link. |
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Sunday, August 14: Adult Formation Planning Meeting
There is an interest in revived Adult Formation opportunities at Grace. We want to create places to think, pray, and reflect on God and our lives of faith together. But we need your ideas, gifts, and help to make it a reality! Come join the Adult Formation Planning Meeting on Sunday, August 14th at 12:15 in the Red Room (2nd floor of the Parish House) ready to listen, share, and get to work! Questions? Click here to contact Kendall |
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Participants in this Sunday's 10:30 Worship Service
August 14th
MC/LEMS: Tony Dobrowolski; Cherryl Holt, Natalia Reniszewski LECTORS: Jen Cantrell, Sue Wells INTERCESSORS: MaryPat Mauro, Ted Reichardt GREETERS: Flora Green, Sarah Hunt, DeLacy Sarantos USHERS: Paul Gervais, Jane Shirley, Paul O'Kelly, Cathy O'Kelly ALTAR GUILD: Heather Bovell, Flora Green, Kathy Onayemi, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Chuck Tupta |
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Thursday, August 25: Pipe Organ Fundraiser Concert by Charlie Carpenter
We hope you'll join us for Charlie Carpenter's recital in our Concerts@6:26 series. This recital - originally scheduled for July 21st and offered as a fundraiser for the ongoing repair and restoration of our pipe organ - has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 6:26PM.We know you'll enjoy this entertaining event with a very worthwhile cause. There is a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $8 for students.
We'd love your help in publicizing this concert. Please consider sharing our Facebook event.
More information may be found at this link.
If you're not able to attend, but would like to donate, kindly use the button below:
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Seeking Catechist Nominations
Children's formation at Grace is in the midst of an important transition. As our long partnership with St. Giles comes to a close, we are devoting extra attention to preparing our parish for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the fall. While Kendall and others are working hard to prepare the spaces and acquire materials for the children, all of this is dependent on the presence of committed Catechists! These are the folks who sit with children and help them discover the love of God. We are calling on the Grace community to nominate parishioners who they believe would be a good fit for this important ministry. We are seeking folks who have spent at least a year in the community, who are prayerful, kind, and willing to commit to Sunday mornings and training. You do not need to be a teacher by profession to be a wonderful Catechist. Many Catechists find that leading Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is extraordinarily enriching for their own spiritual lives. Those nominated will go through a discernment conversation with Kendall and current Catechists.
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Attention Amazon.com Shoppers!
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Shopping at Amazon.com? By clicking this link to get to Amazon's home page, Grace will receive a percentage of revenue from any purchases made. It's a painless way to help Grace and costs you nothing. FYI, we never see who buys what. |
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This Week at Grace
Our full master calendar is always available online at this link. Events this week are found at this link. |
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Our Mission:
Grace Church seeks to bring God's love and Christ's teaching to all people, to become a passionately involved, intentional Christian community, to support the spiritual journey of each person, and to work toward reconciliation, peace, and justice in our world.
Our Core Values:
-Reach out to support our neighbors locally and worldwide as we seek to obey God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves.
-Encourage and support spiritual growth in all people while respecting that each person is at a different point in his or her spiritual journey.
-Work to be ever more present to and caring for each member of the Grace community and to be fully welcoming to all who enter Grace's doors.
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