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May 19, 2019
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Holy Eucharist with Hymns
9:15 am Family Eucharist with Hymns
11:00 am Festival Eucharist with Hymns
Please join us after all services for fellowship, coffee and refreshment in the Guild Hall.
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Stroller Group Brunch
Sunday, May 19
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This Sunday,
May 19
, is the
Spring Stroller Group Potluck Brunch
immediately
following the 9:15 am
service. Stop by to meet 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 want to join in on the fun)!
What: Potluck brunch—the theme for the brunch is houses & homes and we will be decorating birdhouses with the little ones!
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!
Donations: We are still collecting donations of household items for families in need (baby wipes, soaps, lotion, toilet paper) and donating them to CHiPS.
Please help us make sure everyone stays fed - we welcome any and all brunch potluck donations.
Note: We’ll be painting the birdhouses with washable paint, so please bring a smock or old shirt!
We hope to see you there!
Lauren (mom of Sloane & Meritt) and Anne (mom of CC & Michael)
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Are you/your family/parents or grandparents from another country?
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Join us this
Sunday, May 19, 10:15 - 11:00 am
, in the
North Room
as we continue to plan a festive celebration for our inaugural Grace Multicultural Day, to be held the afternoon of Sunday, October 20, in the Guild Hall.
For more information, contact
Denise Young Farrell
or
Allison Robinson
.
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Sacred Sites Open House
You're invited to join us this
Sunday, May 19
from
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
for our Sacred Sites Open House with ongoing 'drop-in' docent tours of Grace Church. All are welcome!
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Annual E-waste Recycling Event
This
Sunday, May 19
from
10:00 am - 4:00pm
the Annual E-wate Recycling Event will be held at First Unitarian Church on Pierrepont Street. For more information please see Judy Stanton or click
here
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Celebrating the Life of
Canon Diane Marie Porter
Please join us on
Saturday,
May 25 at 11:00 am
, for the memorial service honoring the life of Canon Diane Marie Porter. A reception will follow immediately after service in Guild Hall and the North Room.
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Inclusion and Anti-Racism Workshop May 28
: As we pursue our core values inquiry, themes of social justice and inclusivity keep surfacing as key priorities at Grace. With that in mind, please join us for an anti-racism workshop facilitated by educator and activist Brian Johnson on
Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
in the North Room. This workshop will provide an introduction to understanding the historical context of race and dominant culture, it will help provide strategies for becoming allies in anti-racism. All are most welcome so spread the word! Any questions, please email
Amy Rowland.
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Docent-led Tour
Sunday, June 2 at 12:15
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All are welcome to explore the interior of our historic Gothic Revival Church on the first Sunday of each month. Tour begins inside the Church and lasts around 30 to 45 minutes. No reservations needed. For more information, contact
Marianne Hurley
or the
Parish Office.
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Save the Date
Saturday, June 8
Feminist Scholar in Residence
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In our third annual Feminist Scholar in Residence event, the Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa will lead us in learning about
mujerista
theology and its application to today’s world issues. For further information, please contact
Dexter Guerreri
or
Kathy Page
. T
o register for this event please click
here
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Grace Core Values Inquiry Process
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Who are we as a church community? What are we called to do? This is an exciting time of transition and growth at Grace, and we need your help to deepen our understanding of the core values that underpin Grace’s mission and our vision for the future. Members of the vestry will be inviting parishioners to engage in conversation about Grace’s core values and mission. Please be receptive if you are called or approached at Coffee Hour to chat for a bit. You may also contact
Amy Rowland
directly if you are interested in participating in this dialogue. In addition, the vestry will be facilitating a series of focus groups about core values - the next one will be held
at 10:15 am on Sunday, June 9 in the North Room and we encourage everyone to attend
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We will continue to update you about future opportunities for engagement on this very important discernment process.
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Special thanks to Jody Mullen, Paul Olsen, Cordelia Stephens and all the performers who made the Gala a success last Saturday. The event was well attended and provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the many talents here at Grace. Thanks to all of the volunteers who decorated, provided delicious hor’derves and dessert as well as those who served.Thank you one and all!
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Thank You for Being Our Host
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We are most appreciative for both
Shelia O’Neal and William Schimoler for hosting Coffee Hour this past Sunday, May 12. Thank you!
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Alter Flowers
The flowers that will be placed at altar on Sunday, May 19, are given in memory of Cecilia Agnes Turner, granddaughter of Patricia Kavanugh and James Grant.
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Congratulations to Molly and Jim Williamson on the birth of their son, Fletcher last week. Fletcher James Williamson was born at 1:05 am on Thursday, May 9th, he checked in at 7 pounds even and 20.25 inches and is doing well.
We'd also like to congratulate David and Elizabeth Kyrch on the birth of their second baby girl Tuesday night, Julia Charlotte Kyrch. Julia was a whopping 9lbs 14 oz.
Congratulations to you all.
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Congratulations on a Successful Retirees, Seniors and Opinionated Luncheon
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The Retirees, Seniors and Opinionated Elders Luncheon held this past Tuesday in the Guild Hall was a tremendous success!
Special thanks to:
Franklin Stone- decorations/ photography
Martha Foley, Tracy Kelly, Mellonee Walker and Edward Rider who prepared the wonderful meal and desserts
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Summer Church Camp Registration is Now Open!
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Grace Church, together with St. Ann's and the Holy Trinity Church, is hosting
The Brooklyn Heights Episcopal
Story and Song
Summer Church Camp
(shorthand: Story and Song Camp) for the week of
August 26 to 30
. Story and Song Camp hours are from
9 am to 3 pm
with
aftercare available until 5:30 pm.
Opportunities available for adult, middle school, and high school volunteers. More details available at
https://tiny.cc/StoryAndSong2019
(
case sensitive). Space is limited, so sign up today!
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Sunday 11 am services will be live streamed on the Internet! Join us online as we begin this new facet of our Communications Ministry, continuing every Sunday at 11 am (excluding summer months). Stay tuned
here
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Calling all Coffee Hour Hosts.......
As you know, coffee hour is a time for fellowship and conversation among church members. To share a cup of coffee, pastry and have small chats,what a great way to spend time after Sunday service.
Therefore, we are looking for volunteers to host the Coffee Hour after the 11am service.
It can be very simple or as elaborate (but not expensive) as you like, infusing fruits, carrots, celery with hummus dips or pastry, homemade cookies or brownies. Prepare your favorite goodies to share. You can also make a monetary donation and the Church can do the shopping for you.
We hope you will consider this special ministry and volunteer a small amount of time to host.
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Grace Schedule of Upcoming Baptismal Dates
At Grace, we baptize up to seven Candidates as one group, usually during the 11 am service of Holy Eucharist with Baptisms.
Upcoming dates are:
2019
- June 9 (Pentecost Sunday) - 7 spots open
- July 14 - 6 spots open
- September 22 - 7 spots open
- November 17 - 6 spots open
2020
- January 12
- February 23
- April 11 (Easter Eve)
- June 7 (Pentecost Sunday)
- September 27
- November 22
Please
contact
the Parish Office, for more information and to obtain an application.
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For those we have been asked to remember:
Karen; John; the Nixon Family; Suzanne; Ginny; Eric & Frances; Ann; Sohee; and J.
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Grace Church | 254 Hicks Street | Brooklyn NY 11201
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