Since our real work is to love and to point to Christ, no matter what our earthly and tangible work of the moment is, all our work is a holy endeavor. Work is a way we seek God. Work is the way we use our God-given gifts in service to others. Our work provides opportunities to be in relationship with others where we can let the light of God shine through us. All our work can be an occasion to praise God, whether we work in office, home, church, school, or outdoors. All our work can be infused with the presence of God. All our work can be an opportunity to listen for God each day. What we do as our work is important; yet our true work is beyond what we do with our hands and our minds. John McQuiston II expresses this elegantly in his contemporary interpretation of the Rule of Benedict, titled Always We Begin Again. "When we rise from sleep let us rise for the joy of the true Work that we will be about this day, and considerately cheer one another on." When you rise tomorrow, ask yourself, "What is the true Work I am to do today?"

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.

GRACEMUSIC PRESENTS: Three Organists Extravaganza 

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  - Thursdays at 2:30pm 

A Thursday afternoon class began this week here at Grace, suitable for all levels.

For information and specifics, contact Doug Reisinger: reisingerd@hotmail.com or 347-204-4936.

NEXT SUNDAY IS "SOUPER" BOWL SUNDAY - February 2

Bring a dollar and a can! It's not just the big game, it's our annual day to collect cans and cash donations in a special drive for People to People.  Members of the Senior Youth Group will be on hand at all services to collect your donations.  The need is greater than ever -- help restock the shelves at People to People. 

COMING IN FEBRUARY: THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2014

 

 

THERE WILL BE ONE SERVICE AT 10:00am

 

The theme for this year's annual meeting will be"Living in Covenant, Building Community."  During the meeting we will talk about the state of parish (i.e. vision, financial status, ministries, etc.), and call new members to serve on the Board of Vestry. This meeting will also provide us with a wonderful opportunity to be together as a parish family and share in the process of moving Grace Church forward in faith, hope, and love. Please note that on the day of the meeting there will be

ONE SERVICE at 10:00am.  We will gather for worship and then adjourn to memorial hall for the state of the parish reporting and elections. 

 

 

Please note that childcare will be available and continue through 12:30pm so that parents and teachers can attend this important gathering.

 

The Annual Meeting is open to all, but only pledging members are eligible to vote.A list of those eligible to vote, minutes from the 2013 Annual Parish Meeting, 2014 budget, and report of the Nominating Committee are posted at the back of the church.

 

Fr. Owen or pledge secretary Sally Ann Mock. 

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

Let us be alive, burning offering before the altar of God."