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23 September 2018
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:15 am Family Eucharist
11:00 am Holy Eucharist with Parish Choir
Please join us after each service for fellowship, coffee and refreshment in the Guild Hall.
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For detailed information about
the parish calendar, ministries, and outreach, please click the link below.
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With Special Thanks for Rally Day
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Thank you to all who grilled, baked, made sides and for all who attended Rally Day this past Sunday. Thank you one and all for a great day! - Emily and Marilyn
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All Photo Credit: Will Reily
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Grace Sunday School begins
this Sunday, September 23
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Sunday School will begin
this Sunday, September 23.
Please
contact
the
Parish Office for more information. You may also complete and return this
registration form
to the Parish Office. Programs for all grades aim to:
- Encourage children's personal relationship with God and their place in Christian community in a way that transforms
- Welcome and retain participants with positive experiences
- Serve continuing students and visitors
- Engage families through participation in teaching and activities
Godly Play Pre-K (age 4 by January) to Grade 1 program begins at
10 am in Classroom #5
on the second floor of the Parish House (above the Choir Room).
Primary Grades 2-5 meet from
10 to 10:50 am also in Classroom #5
on the second floor of the Parish House. Kim Lovejoy leads the program, and Pamela Brown and Thatcher Woodley are returning teachers. "Living the Good News" curriculum of Interactive classes is structured around the weekly lectionary, activities that engage children in applying the Gospel to daily life, and prayer.
Young Adults (Grades 6 and up) meet from
10 to 10:50 am
in the
Hope Library
, on the second floor of the Parish House. Mary Jacobus leads the Journey to Adulthood program, and Amanda Sawyer and Andrew Blair are returning teachers. The Journey to Adulthood program uses an engaging, discussion-based format to draw young people, into thoughtful consideration about what it means to be a faithful adult in today’s world. The program is based on the key concept that “Personhood is a gift from God, but Adulthood must be earned.” It encourages teens and ‘tweens to explore all areas of their developing selves and to learn to connect their faith to all areas of life.
Parents are invited to attend the first class along with their children on September 23 for an orientation to both “Living the Good News” & “J2A” classes.
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Episcopal 101:
New spiritual formation class with Deacon Bernie begins this
Sunday, September 23
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Deacon Bernie is delighted to welcome you on an adventure into learning more about the Episcopal Church.
Classes begin at
10 am
this
Sunday, September 23
, in Classroom #1 (just off the Gym in the Parish House). Whether you are a long-standing member of Grace Church looking for a refresher on Episcopal Church history, theology and worship, or a relative newcomer, Episcopal Church 101 is for you.
What is the Episcopal Church? What makes Grace Church an Episcopal church? Why do we worship in the way we do? Where does it come from? How does one become an Episcopalian? What does it mean to be a member of an Episcopal church?
We will be reading Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe,
Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices
(Forward Movement, 2018). It is
available
in print and e-book.
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Burning Books resumes Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 pm
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Burning Books meets next to discuss
Men We Reaped
by Jesmyn Ward, next Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 pm in the Choir Room.
The book is
available
on Amazon
. Please join us!
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Grace Schedule of Upcoming Baptismal Dates
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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 are the upcoming dates:
- Sunday, September 30, 2018, 11:00 am - FULL
- Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11:00 am - 5 spots remaining
- Sunday, November 11, 2018, 11:00 am – FULL
- Sunday, November 25, 2018, 11:00 am - 6 spots remaining
- Sunday, January 13, 2019, 11:00 am - 5 spots remaining
Please
contact
Christian DeRuiter, Parish Administrator for more information and to obtain an application
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Stroller Group Brunch: Sunday, September 30
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Please mark your calendars--we will host the first Stroller Group potluck brunch of the season on
Sunday, September 30
, immediately
following the 9:15 am
service. Stop by for fellowship with other parents of young kids at Grace Church and make a new friend (or three!).
Who
: Parents with youngsters (generally pre-K and below, though we don't mind if older siblings wants to join in on the fun!)
What
: Welcome back potluck brunch--we will have a fun craft for the little ones and plenty of space for them to play!
Where
: The Gymnasium
Why
: Because we are blessed to have many wonderful young families and we want to make sure we all have the chance to get to know each other!
We hope to see you there!
Lauren (mom of Sloane and Meritt) and Anne (mom of CC and Michael)
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Rector's Tuesday Bible Study resumes Tuesday, October 2
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Rector’s Tuesday Bible Study will resume on
Tuesday, October 2
, from
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
in the Choir Room.
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The Study of Christian Themes and Symbols
in Southern Literature
Led by the Rev. Dr. Allen Robinson, Rector:
Begins Wednesday, October 3
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In an era of religious and cultural pluralism in America, the study of southern writers continues to grow with a renewed sense of intrigue and discovery. In this class, we will study the works of three southern Christian writers in an effort to discover the power and use of Christian symbols in literature. We will seek to understand the presence or seemingly absence of God, the role and purpose Christ and the unifying work of the Holy Spirit as experienced through these important pieces of literature. What role, if any, does the faith of the writer play in each work? For instance, Flannery O’Connor was a devout Roman Catholic and used her numinous religious experiences as the cornerstone for many of her books and letters. So, then why does many of O’Connor’s writings reflect an existential understanding of the Holy? Lastly, it is my hope that each participant will be able to experience the presence of the Holy in new ways as a result of having read these profoundly spiritually-insightful writings.
This course will take place each Wednesday evening during the month of October in the
Hope Library
from
7:00 to 8:30 pm
. I would encourage participants to read each book ahead of class as we will launch into discussions at the beginning of each class.
October 3: Flannery O’Connor,
Wise Blood
(Chapters 1-7)
October 10: O’Connor,
Wise Blood
(Chapters 8-14)
October 17: Walker Percy,
The Moviegoer
(Chapters 1-3)
October 24: Percy,
The Moviegoer
(Chapters 4-Epilogue)
October 31: Ernest J. Gaines,
A Lesson Before Dying
If you have any questions or wish to register for the course, please contact the Church Office at (718) 624-1850, ext. 10.
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Institution of The Rev. Clare Nesmith:
Saturday, October 6, 2 pm
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Grace’s own Clare Nesmith will be
instituted as Rector
of Christ Episcopal Church in Babylon, NY on Saturday, October 6, at 2 pm. Clare was worshiping at Grace and an active member of the Choir when she was called to the ministry. We wish The Rev. E. Clare Nesmith congratulations and Godspeed at Christ Church!
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Centered in Song Brooklyn Hymn Festival:
at Plymouth Church
Saturday, October 6
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Next North Room Chat Sunday, October 7
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At our “North Room Chats,” we discuss spirituality and Christianity in bite-sized chunks. No need to prepare in advance. No need to have attended a prior Chat. Just be open to learning something new, sharing your own life experiences, and, most importantly, growing in the Christian faith. The next Chat will be Sunday, October 7, from 10:15 to 10:45 am in the North Room. The following North Room Chat will take place on Sunday, November 4. Join us!
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Next Docent-led Tour Sunday, October 7
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Parishioners and visitors are invited to explore the interior of our 1847 Gothic Revival church. Tour lasts around 30-45 minutes and starts after the 11 am Eucharist, around 12:15 pm. For more information, contact
Marianne Hurley
or the
parish office
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Grace volunteers will resume tutoring academically needy high school students at Frederick Douglass Academy in Brownsville the first week of October. Tutors work one on one with students in history, English and reading one afternoon a week at the school, 226 Bristol Street, with the goal of helping students pass their Regents exam and graduate. Anyone interested should contact
Mark McIntyre
/ 646-644-3261.
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Save the Date!
Institution of
The Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson as 15th Rector
Sunday, October 21
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The Institution of The Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson as the 15th Rector of Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights will take place
Sunday, October 21
, 2018 at
4:00 pm
. Festive reception to follow.
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Grace Church School Applications
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Parish families interested in applying for admission to Grace Church School for the 2019-2020 school year may request an
application online
, beginning at
9 am
on
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
. Prospective parents should note that the school recognizes the importance of diversity in its student body.
Completed applications are due September 28, 2018
. Tours will be assigned once completed applications are received.
Please indicate if you are applying under Special Consideration status as a Grace Church Parish Member (early notification and commitment, if offered a place). Special consideration eligibility does not guarantee admission to the school.
Grace Church School is committed to making pre-school a viable option for all. Financial Aid is available for students from Twos through Pre-Kindergarten and is awarded on the base of need and availability of funds.
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Pastoral News and Prayer Concerns
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Parish Prayer Concerns:
Wendy, Sybil, Jacob, Eric & Frances, Lesley, Sandra, Ginny, Eleanor, Al
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Grace Church | 254 Hicks Street | Brooklyn NY 11201
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