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26 November 2017
Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:15 am Family Eucharist
11:00 am Holy Eucharist with Hymns
Coffee Hours are held in Guild Hall after 8 am and 9:15 am services; in the rear of the church after the 11 am service.
For detailed information about
the parish calendar, ministries, and outreach please click the link below.
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Important Holiday Notifications
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There will be a 10 am Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day.
The Grace Church Parish Office will be
closed
on
Thursday, November 23
and
Friday, November 24
, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Both Godly Play and Living the Good News (Primary) Sunday school will be on holiday recess this coming Sunday, November 26. Classes will be held on December 3 and 10, and recess again December 17 and 24.
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In Thanksgiving for Anne Richards+
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As we look forward to tomorrow's Thanksgiving celebration, we give thanks for The Rev. Anne Richards, and for her ministry at Grace Church Brooklyn Heights. We ask God to deal kindly with her during her final days in hospice care, to shield her from suffering, and to guide her gently, in confident expectation, into the life to come.
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Search Committee Milestone!
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Search Committee pictured above:
Front row, left to right:
Marilyn Grant, Brianna McCarty, Sarah Davies, Anne Silver, Barbara Becker, Vivian Harrison.
Back row, left to right:
Craig Whitney, Thomas Baldwin, Chris Larson, Michael Rycheck
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We are very pleased to announce that our Search Committee has selected three candidates for the position of the Fifteenth Rector of Grace Church for presentation to the Bishop and the Vestry. We are profoundly grateful for their tireless efforts!
Since June of 2017, they have worked through the applications of 71 applicants, selected five to participate in day-long interviews in Brooklyn, and have now agreed upon the three individuals they believe would be the best Rector choices for our church. We are now working to schedule candidate interviews with the Vestry and hope that we might announce Grace's next Rector very soon.
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Advent Outreach Ministries at Grace available
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It’s not too early to participate in our Advent Outreach ministry this Christmas season. Grace Church will be supporting St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway by donating toys to their annual holiday party. You can help by donating toys for children from newborns to age 16. (Toys are especially needed for children ages 13-16). Two wicker baskets are located in the back of the church by the Welcome Table,
beginning this Sunday, November 26
and
ending
on
Thursday, December 7
. To learn more, please
contact
Sheila O’Neill.
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Burning Books group meets Tuesday, November 28
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Our next book will be The Art of Death, by Edwidge Danticat. For more information, take a flyer from the rear of church.
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East Brooklyn Churches Forum: Thursday, November 30
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The eight candidates for City Council Speaker will appear at a forum on East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC)'s affordable housing plan on
Thursday, November 30
, beginning at
7 pm
at St. Paul's Community Baptist Church, 859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn.
EBC is optimistic that obtaining the candidates' commitment to EBC's housing plan is an important next step in encouraging Mayor De Blasio to respond seriously to their vision for more affordable housing in the City. Visit the EBC
website
for more information on affordable housing.
Your presence at the Forum is an important show of support for Grace’s long-time commitment to both EBC and affordable housing. This is a ticketed event (we have plenty of tickets) and there will be a car pool from Grace for those who need a ride. For further information, please
contact
Mark McIntyre.
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Sunday North Room Chats begin Sunday, December 3
Have you been looking for a little something "extra" from church on Sundays? Join us on Sundays at 10:15 am in the North Room for a pilot version of "Sunday North Room Chats" where we'll discuss spirituality and Christianity in bite-sized chunks. No need to prepare in advance. This is not a series where if you miss one chat, you're behind. Just be open to learning something new, sharing your own life experiences, and, most importantly, growing in the Christian faith.
The first Chat will be
Sunday, December 3
from
10:15 to 10:45 am
in the North Room. Anne Silver will lead a discussion on night prayer in Christian/spiritual tradition. If desired, we hope to continue these Chats in the new year with a variety of topics. Join us!
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Grace Bereavement Group returns
Sunday, December 3
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Sunday, December 3, 12:30
to
1:30 pm
in the Colonial Room.
Any who have suffered a loss (recent or not) are most welcome to come.
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Advent Organ Recitals begin Tuesday, December 5
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Dear Friends,
Please come and listen to wonderful music and to take a half hour out of your busy dayfor some quiet Advent reflection.
All good wishes, Paul Richard Olson
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Save the Date: Stroller Group Christmas Brunch Sunday, December 10
We can hardly believe it, but December is just around the corner, which means our annual Christmas brunch is too! Please join us downstairs in the Gym on Sunday,
December 10
, immediately following the 9:15 am Family Service, to decorate gingerbread houses!
We will be decorating to benefit our friends at Habitat for Humanity and suggest a donation of at least $5 for each house
. We'd greatly appreciate it if everyone remembers to bring their donations to the brunch--it is difficult to ensure that all donations offered after-the-fact make it to our friends over at Habitat.
Since this is such a big event, we want to make sure everyone will be properly fed while decorating--please let us know if you can bring a dish to share! A couple of our younger members have food allergies so if your dish includes nuts, please be sure to include a label for it. Thank you and please be in touch if you have any questions, with
Lauren
or
Becky
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Grace Church Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 17
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It's time! This year's pageant is coming up -
Sunday, December 17
at the
11 am service
. Everyone (not just Pageant Parents!) should click
here
to find out more and how to get involved.
Most roles are open, so please discuss with your kids (ages 3 to 14) who they'd like to portray. Clear your calendars for three Saturday morning rehearsals on
Saturdays, December 2, December 9, and December 16
. All rehearsals will begin promptly at 9 am and end by 11 am.
Please
contact
Brianna McCarty
with any questions.
Don't miss this opportunity to share in a very special tradition here at Grace!
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Wise Aging Forum continues
The next two sessions of our Wise Aging Forum will be held on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 pm, on November 30 (Choir Room), and December 14 (North Room).
We are going to read and discuss
Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit
, by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal. The book is available on
Amazon.
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Please remember that a Grace Church priest is available for hospital and home visits, and also to meet in the office for informal discussion of personal issues. Jim Hagen’s phone is 917-627-0771. Small cards are available on the table at the church entrance with email and phone information.
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Pastoral News and Prayer Concerns
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Parish Prayer Concerns:
Wendy Hooker; Sally Forbes; Sybil Payne; Jacob Connor; Eric and Frances Harrison;
Karl Steinbrenner; The Rev. Anne Richards.
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Grace Church | 254 Hicks Street | Brooklyn NY 11201
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