Radical welcome. Faithful worship. Compassionate service. 

10 January 2019
First Sunday after the Epiphany

8:00 am Holy Eucharist 
9:15 am Family Eucharist
11:00 am Holy Eucharist and Baptisms with Parish Choir

Please join us after all services for fellowship, coffee and refreshment in the Guild Hall.

For detailed information about  the parish calendar, ministries, and outreach, please click the link below.
Grace's 2019 Annual Giving campaign is underway!
Pledges make up over half of Grace’s income, and we hope every member of the community will join us in pledging this year. Pledges can be made online at  www.gracebrooklyn.org/give  or by filling out the pledge card in the pews.  
Members of Grace Parish Choir caroling at Cobble Hill Health Center:
December 27, 2018
Christmas poinsettias have staying power through Epiphanytide!
Let the cheer of a Christmas poinsettia take you right through the season of Epiphany! Please take a plant for yourself or to someone who would enjoy some brightness through the gloom of January. But please consider making a free-will offering to help underwrite our annual Greening (and Poinsettia-ing) of the Church. Thanks so very much and enjoy!
Sanctuary Cinema screenings begin:
this Friday, January 11, 7 pm
We are thrilled to announce the Grace Church Sanctuary Cinema Series, which highlights social justice issues. 

For our first film we have chosen " Blackkklansman ", a Golden Globe nominated film, directed by Spike Lee. This film depicts a true story about a black detective who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in 1979. 

The screening will begin this Friday evening, January 11th at 7 pm and is free. Free popcorn. All are welcome to join us! Discussion to follow screening. Please follow this link to obtain FREE tickets for the screening: 

If you are unable to join us this Friday, our second film in the series will be " RBG ", an inspiring documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s heroic path to the Supreme Court and her groundbreaking achievements since. We will be screening this film on February 8th at 7 pm. 

Keep informed:  parishoffice@gracebrooklyn.org or 718-624-1850, ext. 10.
WinterFair 2019 Volunteer Organizing Meeting:
Sunday, January 13
Organizing meeting for all volunteers — both experienced and interested — this Sunday, January 13 at 10 am in the North Room. 
Grace Church Brooklyn Heights Annual Meeting:
Tuesday, January 15
Grace’s Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:30 pm. We will discuss the accomplishments of 2018 and plans for 2019 as well as elect new members to the Vestry. As is our tradition, the meeting with be preceded by a Potluck supper at 6 pm, For more information, contact Kate Rock or Marilyn Grant .
Where Do We Go From Here:
Chaos or Community?
written by The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. :
Sunday, January 20
The Congregation is cordially invited to participate in reading of this book by The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we look to celebrate his life and legacy in January. On January 20, there will be a Rector’s Forum at 10 am and a chat at 12 Noon to reflect on this book. Whether you read the entire book, part of it or not at all, please join in the conversation.

This book is available at Barnes and Noble or Amazon . 
WinterFair 2019 is Saturday, February 2!

We are now accepting donations of kids’ toys & clothes, gently used and clean women’s and men’s clothing, household items and books. Bring your donations to the Gym and, please, be kind to your Fair volunteers by sorting like items into separate bags and boxes and placing them in the assigned locations.

If you would like to bake a cake or pie for the Luncheon Cafe dessert table, please contact Jennifer Yaggy .

For further information, please contact Kate Rock , Brianna McCarty or Kate Hill . Thank you!
Grace Schedule of Upcoming Baptismal Dates

As is a parish church tradition, no more than seven Candidates are Baptized as a group during an 11 am service of Holy Eucharist with Baptisms. 

Here is the upcoming date (more to be announced soon):
  • Sunday, March 3, 2019, 11:00 am – 3 spots remaining
Please contact Christian DeRuiter, Parish Administrator, for more information and to obtain an application.
Pastoral News and Prayer Concerns
Parish Prayer Concerns: Wendy; Sybil; Jacob; Eric & Frances; Lesley and Sandra.
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