We are excited to invite you to a special service of Holy Eucharist on Tuesday, May 30 at 4:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church on River Road. The Episcopal Preaching Foundation will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, preaching about the Jesus Movement. The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston will preside. Nursery care is available as well as a reception following the service.
What a great opportunity to hear Bishop Curry in person!
Announcements...
FAMILY GAME NIGHT – Thanks to everyone who helped kick off our very first Family Game Night this past Friday. We will be getting together the third Friday of every month to play games so mark your calendars for the next one scheduled Friday, June 16th! All ages and life stages are encouraged to attend!
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE - The Region 12 Council will be holding its annual Ascension Day service in the Bishops Chapel at Roslyn at 7 PM on Thursday, May 25. The Very Rev. Shirley Smith Graham from Christ Church will be preaching, and our own Rev. Emily Dunevant will be celebrant. All are welcome to attend this service.
SUMMER SCHEDULE AND CHURCH PICNIC - Starting this Sunday May 28th, our summer schedule will begin with one Sunday service at 10:00 am followed by our annual church picnic. Bring your lawn chairs and a side dish to share for the picnic.
FOOD PANTRY - Food Pantry Sunday is May 28th. The pantry is in need of canned beans, peanut butter, baking mixes, cereal and tomato products.
FARM AND HERB FESTIVAL - The Center for Rural Culture will be a part of Forrest Green Farm'sMemorial DayFarm & Herb Festivalon May 29th, 10am - 5pm. Lots of activities for all ages as well as pizza and snow cones.
RELAY FOR LIFE – The Grace Church Team will be participating in the Relay for Life event to be held on June 16th at the Goochland Elementary School field. The opening ceremony will be at 7 pm. This is the primary fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and ALL proceeds go for services to end this dreaded disease. There are a number of ways to contribute, one of which is to purchase luminaries for the event to honor a survivor or caregiver or to honor the memory of a loved one or friend. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Parish Hall and Sam Wright will be available for anyone wishing to purchase a luminary or answer questions. Please feel free to contact Sam Wright at 804-241-3580 or email at Wrightst71@earthlink.net should you have any questions.
Looking Ahead...
Ascension Day Service at Roslyn - May 25
Summer Schedule Begins - May 28
Church Picnic and Food Pantry Sunday - May 28
Bishop Curry Visit at All Saints - May 30
Pentecost and Baptism of Leith Smith - June 4
If you have an announcement, please email it to Cindy Harper at gracechurch2955@gmail.comby Wednesday morning each week.
Please sign up to help with coffee hour.
May 28: Church Picnic
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Happy Birthday this week to:
Otto Williams – May 21
Kate Sarfaty – May 24
Cheryl Chambers – May 25
Alice Baker, Justin Lacy – May 27
Happy Anniversary this week to:
Kate and Steve Sarfaty – May 26
This Sunday at a Glance
SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Service followed by the Annual Church Picnic
