Please join us for worship services this Sunday, Nov. 21:
8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite I
10:30 a.m. | Morning Prayer, Rite I
Preacher for this Sunday: Rev. Duane Nettles
Be sure to download your bulletin before every live service;
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Advent Wreath Making on Nov. 28: Bring Greenery
Intergenerational Advent wreath making will occur in the Parish Hall on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to mark Advent. Please bring greenery and fresh cuttings from your yard on Nov. 28. Due to supply chain issues, the church is unable to purchase greenery.
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Children & Youth Friendsgiving
More than 50 children, youth, and parents gathered at the home of Alison and Eric Martin for a Friendsgiving themed evening on Nov. 14. It was a wonderful opportunity for our families to celebrate the season! If you would like to learn more about our children and youth events, please contact Kate Given, Children and Families Minister, or Kyle Bomar, Youth Minister.
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Senior Advent Tea with The Rector: Dec. 8
Seniors, please come to the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday, Dec. 8. at 1:30 p.m., for our first Senior Advent Tea with our Rector, Rev. Duane Nettles. Sign up at ghtc.org/tea by Monday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost to attend. The Commonwealth Club is located at 401 W. Franklin. Entrance to their parking lot is behind the club on Main Street. Parking is free of charge.
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Church Office Closed Nov. 24-26
The church office will be closed Wednesday, Nov 24.-Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
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11/21 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
11/21 | Breakfast (Parish Hall) 9:00-10:00 a.m.
11/21 | Youth Group (Classroom 1 upstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/21 | Children’s Choir (Choir Room downstairs) 9:30-10:00 a.m.
11/21 | Lectionary Group (Library downstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/21 | Godly Play/Sunday School (Classroom 6 upstairs) 10:00 a.m.
11/21 | Holy Strollers with Susan Hankins following the 10:30 a.m. service
11/25 | Thanksgiving Day Service (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m.
11/28 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
11/28 | Advent Wreath Making (Parish Hall) 9:30 a.m. (Advent 1)
12/05 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Advent 2)
12/12 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Advent 3)
12/12 | Caroling in the Park (Monroe Park) 4:00 p.m.
12/14 | Vestry Meeting (Zoom) 5:00 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Service at 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 25
If you’re in town for Thanksgiving you can join the Rev. Duane Nettles for an in-person service in the church at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. If you are traveling, be sure to look for the joint service of central Virginia Episcopal churches—we’ll post it on our Facebook page and YouTube channel so you can watch it at your convenience during the busy holiday week.
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Samples from Sunday
This week our “Samples from Sunday” features the beautiful musical offering “Cantique de Jean Racine” by the French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). It was performed by the Adult Choir, Leilani Fenick, Pianist, and conducted by Mark Koontz for the worship service on November 14.
Flowers on the Altar
This Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Edward Crawford, Charles Edward Crawford, Jr., Lillian Matthews Crawford, Andrew L. Strother, Nora Clark Young, Alexander Wycliff Braconsdale, Paul Williamson Howle, Adeline Green Howle, Hugo Osterhaus Stevens, and Adeline Howle Stevens by the Altar Guild.
If you would like to remember or honor a loved one by giving the altar flowers, please contact Judy Bowman at 804-359-5628 (ext. 14), with dates and specific requests (such as colors and/or particular flowers) The cost is $100. You may mail a check or handle the cost online at ghtc.org/give.
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Confirmation
This spring, we will be preparing for our Bishop’s visit on June 5 by offering a series of confirmation retreats. Instead of the typical Sunday morning classes, these day-long retreats will offer dynamic and exciting ways to engage what it means to be a Christian, an Episcopalian, and a member of Grace and Holy Trinity. We are offering confirmation for 8th graders and up, and it will be offered every two years. For more information, please contact Kyle Bomar (youth) and our Rector Duane Nettles (adults) if you are interested in confirmation.
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Adult Small Groups
The Sunday Morning Lectionary Group explores each week’s scripture from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Library. You are welcome to join the group each week.
To learn about more small groups opportunities for Christian formation, see the Formation Guide available at the welcome table each Sunday, or online.
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Holy Strollers On The Move Nov. 21
This Sunday, Nov. 21, the Holy Strollers will take a walk after the 10:30 a.m. service. Please bring water and suitable clothing for a 60-90 minute walk around Richmond. Contact Susan Hankins for more information.
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Vestry Nominations
New Vestry members will be elected at our Annual Meeting in February. The Nominating Committee is receiving names for consideration through November 30 and would like to hear from you. To propose a candidate, please contact Nancy Trego by email or any other member of the Committee–Barbara Derry, Glenn Moore, and Todd Pawson.
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Sunday Breakfast is Back: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
A special thanks to our breakfast crew who have brought this tradition back to GHTC. A delicious hot breakfast is served between 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
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Children's Christmas Ministry
Grace and Holy Trinity will be sponsoring 22 children from Dumbarton Elementary School for Christmas this year.
Sponsorships will begin the week of November 15. Each family is comprised of one to four children. Detailed instructions for gifts will be provided to each sponsor. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the church parking lot on Saturday, December 11, 2021 or Sunday, December 12, 2021 or picked up from your home.
Monetary donations will help purchase grocery store gift cards to assist the entire family and can be sent to Judy Bowman with Christmas Ministry noted.
Please contact Nancy Smith at 804-339-8030 or nancybsmith@yahoo.com if you would like to sponsor a child, make a monetary donation or have questions.
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Meal Train for the Bomar Family
Our own Youth and Adult Formation Minister, Kyle Bomar, has added another family member: Sophia Frances was born on Nov. 13! If you’d like to participate in the meal train, click this link.
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Caroling in the Park on Dec. 12
The Grace and Holy Trinity Vocal Ensemble, the RVA Street Singers, the Hood Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and the Greater Richmond Children’s Choir will be singing in Monroe Park on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4:00 p.m. Mark your calendar to attend this special afternoon (complete with food trucks from 3:00-6:00 p.m.) as we bring joy to the community through caroling together in Monroe Park.
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Let’s Keep Helping Those in Need
Our Red Door Ministry was started to feed the homeless who were living in Monroe Park. The program’s outreach has expanded to include providing clothing, health necessities and other services. Come on November 21 to the 8:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service to learn more about this important work and how each of us can become involved and support GHTC’s Red Door Ministry.
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Cold Weather Clothing Needed for Our Red Door Guests
In addition to our need for long sleeves and heavier clothing, the Red Door is collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks. You may bring items to the church on Sunday and leave them in the Service Ministry box outside the elevator near the kitchen. If you don’t have time to purchase new hats, gloves, or scarves for us to distribute in December, you can donate at ghtc.org/give and select “Red Door Ministries” as the fund.
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Rest in peace: Rowan Francis
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Rowan Francis, grandson of Bev Eggleston. Please also remember the Eggleston family in your prayers, especially Virginia Eggleston, Rowan's mother. A celebration of Rowan's life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, outdoors on the banks of the James River, American Legion Hall, 4800 Welby Turn, Midlothian, Va. 23113. Family and friends are invited to attend. Rev. Duane Nettles will officiate.
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