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Grace Church News August 2017
Update from the Vision Committee
Over the summer, the transition committees of Session have been meeting with church staff and the Finley and Associates team to develop annual work plans that will support achievement of our church mission. They have focused on programs and projects that the congregation may participate in. As well, when the committees become permanent, additional volunteers will be needed. 
 
Please join us at the congregational meeting on September 24. We'll gather in the gym following worship, where we'll eat lunch together and discuss all the aspects of bidding farewell to our previous organisational structure and launching these new committees and Session. 
1st Annual Cars & Coffee
Were you able to join us at Cars & Coffee? The weather cooperated wonderfully, and the sun reflected brightly off the polished paint of beautiful cars.

Read more about how the event went, and see some photos:

Sunday School Update
Sunday School Commissioning
When children are Baptised into the community of Grace, we make a commitment to walk beside them and their parents as they navigate the road toward a Christ-centered life. Sunday School is an important part of that commitment. 

Join us on Sunday, September 10, as we kick-off the 2017/18 year, and commission our volunteer teachers and helpers for the task ahead of them. They play a valuable role in the growth of our children, and we play our own role supporting them to lead with humility, integrity, and grace. 
New Curriculum
We’ve got some exciting new curriculum for our Sunday School program this year.

Feasting on the Word is a lectionary-based curriculum that will have our kids learning about the same passages of scripture that we hear upstairs on Sunday morning. It should make for some excellent drive home conversations!

Learn more about the curriculum on our blog: www.gracechurchcalgary.com/new-curriculum/ 
Ways to get involved
Volunteer Opportunities
There is always something happening at Grace. As we move towards a large-church model and increasing involvement in our community and city, we’ll have a growing list of ways that you can get involved and join in the work of Christ around us. 

If you’re looking for a new or different opportunity to lead, support a program, or carry a project through to completion, be sure to check out some our volunteer opportunities:

Get behind the minister (join the choir!)
September brings with it a new season of rehearsals for the Tinnitus Bells and the Chancel Choir. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand with either group, now is a great time! Rehearsals are always fun and include a short break for a time of fellowship. For more information about the rehearsal date and times, and how to get involved, visit our website:

2017 Cake Bake
The Annual Cake Bake is a tradition at Grace, and this year is no different. Coming up September 16 to 22 the Grace Kitchen will be transformed into a hive of activity and enthusiasm, as cakes are baked to be sold to raise money for some excellent causes. To pull it all together, we need your help. For more information about the volunteer roles, and other opportunities to support the effort, visit our website:

Refugee Family
After three years of waiting, the Refugee family that Grace sponsored is set to arrive here in Calgary on September 19! We’re excited to welcome them to the city and to help them get set up. 

In addition to collecting some needed items for the family, we're preparing to move some furniture for them on Saturday, September 16. If you have a truck or have a few hours to assist, please contact the church office by phone (403-244-5861) or email ( office@gracecalgary.org).
Jams and Jellies for Grace Market Café
The Women’s Fellowship of Grace Church is hosting their ever-popular fall event, Grace Market Café, on Saturday, October 21. We welcome donations of homemade jams, jellies, pickles and other preserves to sell at the Market. With summer fruit and vegetables readily available, now is an ideal time to start preparing these favourite homemade items. We request that you use jars with snap lids and screw bands and that you label their contents. More details regarding delivery will be available in October.
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