"The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It must be the guide and the critic of the state, and never its tool. If the church does not recapture its prophetic zeal, it will become an irrelevant social club without moral or spiritual authority. If the church does not participate actively in the struggle for peace and for economic and racial justice, it will forfeit the loyalty of millions and cause men everywhere to say that it has atrophied its will. But if the church will free itself from the shackles of a deadening status quo, and, recovering its great historic mission, will speak and act fearlessly and insistently in terms of justice and peace, it will enkindle the imagination of mankind and fire the souls of men, imbuing them with a glowing and ardent love for truth, justice, and peace. Men far and near will know the church as a great fellowship of love that provides light and bread for lonely travellers at midnight."

ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL FORMATION  

BOOK GROUP - Saturday, January 25 at 10:30am

Come, Come, Whoever You Are; Wonderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.

It doesn't matter.  Ours is not a caravan of despair.

Come, even if you have broken your vow  a thousand times

Come, yet again, come, come.  

 

The AESF Book Group will devote its next meeting to the ecstatic love poems of Rumi, a thirteenth century Persian scholar, poet and Sufi mystic. People of all faiths have been profoundly moved by the truths and wisdom found in these poems.  You may read as many or as few as you'd like in preparation. Bring a favorite if you have one. We will have samples of his work available , and plan to have a light breakfast while we explore the magic of these poems and compare them to your current thoughts on sacred readings and prayer.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Our confirmation class began last week and will meet next on Sunday, January 26 during the regular church school time (10:15 - 11:00am) upstairs in the choir room.  If you have questions, or would like to find out more, please be in touch with Erik Johnke:erikjohnke@hotmail.com.Adults who may be interested in being received or confirmed should talk with Fr. Owen.

GRACEMUSIC PRESENTS:

 

It's a special treat to hear the organ music of composers like Bach, Franck, Mendelssohn, Widor, and Vierne in a setting that pairs an English-style church and a Casavant organ - one you can enjoy right here at Grace on Sunday January 26, 2014, at 4:00pm when GraceMusic offers a trio concert featuring three organists that represent over 40 years of music-making at Grace: John Gregory Bate, Brian-Paul Thomas, and Brandon Nicholas Beachamp.  A "Meet-the-Artists" reception follows the concert. Admission: $20; seniors $15; Students $5 For more information go to www.gracemusic.info or call (845) 358-1297 ext. 16.

GRACEFUL YOGA CLASS - Thursdays at 1:30pm 

If you'd like to receive information about a weekday yoga class forming here soon, please look for signup sheet at church or contact  the office (845-358-1297/parishoffice@gracechurchnyack.org) and we'll keep you informed as details are finalized.

Come to Amazing Grace CIRCUS! 5^th Annual CircusCares 4 Your Kids  VALENTINE'S DAY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!

 

For those who have yet to turn in their pledge cards and/or have not made a commitment,  we need you and your help as well.  Please join us in affecting positive change in this community and in the lives of the Grace Church parish family.  Everyone and every pledge matters!  So please do your part.

 

In Christ,  Fr. Owen and the Stewardship Committee

 

Fr. Owen or pledge secretary Sally Ann Mock.