Workshop for Kids on Sunday
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Calling all kids ages 5-11!
On Sunday, January 19th, the Rev. David Burman, our Curate, and Maria Hurt, our children's minister, will lead a
hands-on workshop about the Holy Eucharist
for elementary-aged children
. Children are invited to bring their questions about what we're doing and what God is doing when we participate in Communion. We'll meet at the main altar in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., and we'll wrap up by 10:30 before our 10:45 service.
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Holy Eucharist Workshop for Kids (1-19)
"Ask April" (1-19)
Supper Clubs
A Belated Intro to Organist Patrick Rice
Grace Welcomes New Seminarian
Gardens and Grounds
GreenGrace
Food Ministry Needs
Poinsettias
Joseph Campbell RoundTable
Compline and Candlemas
Meetings This Week
Serving on Sunday
Lectionary
Hymns
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While the children get acquainted with Holy Eucharist, The Rev. April Berends will lead
"Ask April: A Conversation about Faith in Community"
for adults this Sunday in the Undercroft at 9:30 a.m. This will be an opportunity to bring questions about scripture, the church, particulars of the Episcopal faith, and our common life here at Grace. It will be especially appropriate for those who are new to our community or the Episcopal Church, but all are welcome to bring their wonderings for a lively discussion.
In order that all who want to may attend without regrets, the Weeks Adult Forum will NOT meet this Sunday. It will resume on January 26 in the Barth Room.
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The first round of supper club gatherings will end in January and we will begin a second round in February and run through May/June. If you are not part of a supper club but would like to join one, please put your name and contact information on the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex after liturgy. Alternatively, you can email me at
David.stanislawski@chattanoogastate.edu
. I will assume that if you are currently part of a supper club group you want to continue, but please let me know if you would like to be removed from the list.
David Stanislawski
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A Belated Introduction of New Organist Patrick Rice
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Patrick Rice slipped quietly into Grace and onto the organ bench in the midst of the chaotic lead-up to Christmas, patiently coping with tons of music, demanding schedules and new personalities and never got a formal introduction to the parish. Today we will correct that omission!
Patrick attended Southern Adventist University for his freshman and sophomore years of college and graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance in May 2019. He began piano lessons when he was seven years old and his teachers include Mrs. Alayne Griffin, the late Dr. Sin-Hsing Tsai, Dr. Peter Cooper, and Dr. Esther Park. In 2016, he began his organ studies with Professor Judy Glass at Southern Adventist University and still continues his study with her. Prior to and including his college years, Patrick has participated in numerous festivals and competitions receiving many awards and scholarships. Among those accomplishments, he has been a two-time winner of the Southern Adventist University’s annual concerto competition and this past October he performed as guest organ soloist for the opening concert of Southern’s Symphony Orchestra.
Aside from music, Patrick enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. He likes to be active and participate in triathlon activities as time allows, as he especially enjoys road biking.
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Grace Welcomes New Seminarian
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This Sunday, we welcome our new Seminarian, Keith Davis, to Grace. Keith, a seminarian studying at Sewanee, grew up near San Francisco, California. He was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church. He attended the University of California in Santa Barbara, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. During college, he was received into the Roman Catholic Church and studied for the priesthood at Mount Angel Seminary and the Catholic University of America. After the death of his parents, he left the seminary and ultimately pursued a career in healthcare administration and finance. He has an MBA from Duke University. He retired in 2018.
In 2011, Keith returned to the Episcopal Church. After the death of his husband, Richard, in 2016, Keith worked with a spiritual director and, after much prayer, realized that he was still being called to the priesthood, even after all these years. His sending parish is St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX. He is a postulant from the Diocese of West Texas and is currently in his middler year at the University of the South.
In his free time, Keith enjoys bicycling and travel. He is also the parent of an 11-year old Jack Russell terrier named Ike.
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Fountain update
: there are a few minor details, but the structure is essentially complete. We expect installation of 'starter' plants next week. Many other mosses and small ferns will self- select to root in the wall over time.
Arboretum update
: Grace is attempting to register our grounds as a 'Level One' Arboretum with the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (see
https://www.tufc.com/programs/
) . We have added sufficient species (30, minimum) during our late fall tree planting. We are now in the process of getting them labeled, as required. We will also need a site map, under discussion. Any artists interested in helping us render this? Please contact Mickey Myers, Kristina, or Lisa.
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On Sunday morning, 2 February, we will convene our first meeting of GreenGrace, a start-up forum to address the intersection of climate change, biodiversity collapse, and Christian ethics and responsibility. We want to bring a spiritual voice to these issues and discussions, which voice seems absent in local, state, and regional environmental issues/justice. What can we do? What should we do? Are we to sit, paralyzed by the enormity and hopelessness of current inaction? Are we to descend into acedia, hopelessness, bitterness, and despair? These are all reasonable questions for people of faith. We also want to do more than 'just talk.' Come and start the discussion: we have some ideas.
GOT HOPE
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What:
GreenGrace initial convening and discussion: goals. plans. ideas. venting. We will not require pitchforks and torches at THIS time.
Where:
Rebecca Merritt Room, 3d floor.
When:
Sunday, 2 February, 9:30-10:30 am. Come for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and stay to chew the fat.
Who:
so far, Lisa Lemza, Kristina Shaneyfelt, Anne Curtis, Brittany Williamson, YOU?
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As of 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, 1-16, the Food Pantry had had 26 visitors this week who were endeavoring to feed 53 people. This has, as you might imagine, left some gaping holes in our stocks. Most needed this week are:
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hearty soups, stew, chili
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Chef Boyardi ravioli and similar
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canned fruit or fruit cups
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canned corn, pinto beans and green beans
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packets of instant grits
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pop tarts
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pudding
Thanks to all those who bring us cans and boxes and packets and cups through all seasons and weathers; thanks to all who donate money that finances vouchers and trips to Sam’s and Aldi. Your generosity is providing immediate and essential help to those in need.
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There are still several lonely poinsettias outside the elevator on the third floor, waiting to be taken to their forever home. If you bought one and want it, please take it with you this Sunday.
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Joseph Campbell RoundTable
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January 20: We will watch the interview between Bob Walter and William Shatner. Some may have already watched this. Bob gave us the overview when he was here in October. It's worth viewing together.
This past autumn, we also completed our tenth year. Thanks to all who have contributed in many ways, large and small, from presenting a difficult topic to cleaning up the kitchen after the program. We are the corporate hero.
RoundTables meet the third Monday of the month at 7 pm at Grace Episcopal, at Brainerd and Belvoir (20 Belvoir Avenue). Visitors are welcome. There is no charge or fee to attend, though small donations are welcome which support both the RoundTable program with the Joseph Campbell foundation, and our local host, Grace church.
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For those who love sacred music, there are two opportunities to take advantage of -- on Sunday evening, and the other on February 2. See below for details:
Compline, Sunday, January 19, Christ Church
-- You are invited to a service of Compline at Christ Church (corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street) on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. This meditative service for the end of the day will be sung in plainsong by
In Spiritu
, the Chattanooga Compline choir.
Candlemas Evensong
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Sunday, February 2, Christ Church --
The Schola Cantorum of the School of Theology at the University of the South will sing an evensong service for Candlemas. The evening will feature
There is No Rose of Such Virtue
by John Joubert, Orlando Gibbons'
Magnificat
and
Nunc Dimittis
, Johannes Eccard'
s When to the Temple Mary Went
, and Palestrina's
Alma Redemptoris Mater
. Christ Church is located at 663 Douglas St. Chattanooga, TN 37403.
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Vestry (Barth Room) -- Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.
Centering Prayer (Barth Room) -- Friday, 1:00 p.m.
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At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Lectors, Diana McMurray, Alan McMurray; Intercessor, Nan Fortiner; Lead Usher, Mike Revenig
At the 10:45 a.m. service:
Lectors, Susan LaGraff, Jim Milburn; Intercessor, Dick McGee; Chalice, Diana Peterson,
Edith Snider; Oblations, Wayne and Joyce Smith; Acolytes, Ouisi Hamilton, Phaen Stone; Lead Usher, Bill Pickering; Greeter, Skeeter Makepeace; Web Broadcast (camera, sound), Richard Hyatt, Bill Boren
Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
Hymns
Christ is the world’s true Light
(Hymnal 5542);
The Church of Christ in every age
(
Wonder, Love and Praise
779);
Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
(Hymnal 312);
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
(Hymnal 307);
O, Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling
(Hymnal 539)
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