Reopening is a Process - Service Time Changes
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Greetings!

One of the things we are learning is that reopening in COVIDtide is a process. When we reintroduced the early service, we choose to begin at 8:00. That has proven to be too early in the morning. As a result, beginning November 7, we will push the start time for the early service to when it was prior to the shutdown. So look come to the early service at 8:30 am in November.

This is also the Sunday we all change our clocks, ending daylight savings time.

In addition, the first week of November will see a time change for Story of a Saint Evensong. Instead of meeting on Sundays, SoaS will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.

Mark your calendars now for these time changes coming in November.

Peace,
Paul
Calendar & Links for Events
Click on the event for the Zoom link.
All times are PDT.

Every Sunday:
  • The Early Liturgy (8:00 am). This 45-minute long service is all in person and features creative storytelling using Godly Play, congregational singing, embodied prayer, and Eucharist. This service promises a special experience for younger people, making and creating art, and plenty of ventilation.
  • The Adult Forum (9:00 am) meets in the conference room and on Zoom (this is a new link). Join us in a conversation about joy in the midst of the pandemic.
  • The Late Liturgy (10:30 am). Join us in person or on Zoom and participate in our 75-minute liturgy with song, prayer, and personal sharing. Coffee hour will convene online immediately following in the same Zoom room, so stay on to connect with others after the service.
  • Story of a Saint Evensong. An evening devotional at 6:30 pm focused on one of our dancing saints.

Every Week:
  • Morning Prayer (Tuesdays - Fridays 7:30 am) follows the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer. Join us for an intimate 45-minute morning service of prayer and reflection on the day's scripture.
  • We also gather Monday - Friday at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer in person at the church.
  • Bible Study (Wednesdays 12:00 pm). Rick Cornelius leads this hour-long study.
  • The Book Study (Fridays 12:00 pm). Paul Fromberg will lead us in a study of his most recent book, The Art of Disruption.

Other Upcoming Events:
  • The Icon Painters Group meets in person this Sunday, October 24, 12:30-5:00pm. Contact Betsy Porter for more information.
  • The Elder Women's Group will meet Wednesday, October 27th, 10:30 am. This group is for St. Gregory's women over 65 and meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday on Zoom and/or in-person as reopening continues. For more info contact Tonia or Ebba.
  • East Bay Evensong will meet Thursday, November 11. East Bay Evensong meets on the second Thursday of the month. For more information about East Bay Evensong or to attend, contact Leesy.
  • The North Bay Group will meet Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 pm. This group was recently formed for those living in the North Bay to connect spiritually with other Gregorians nearby and meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact Laurie Glover for details.
Our Shared Life
  • This week we pray for those beginning Sacred Ground Groups this week.
  • If you would like to participate in our Sunday Liturgy as a reader in person or on Zoom, you can sign up by contacting Peter who will share the new sign-up information with you.
  • We are actively recruiting more zoom hosts and camera deacons for our hybrid service. If you'd like to help out, contact Peter.

All Hallows Eve Story of a Saint Evensong
Story of a Saint Evensong will celebrate All Hallows Eve at 6:30 pm on October 31 with a special offering. Join us on Zoom dressed as your favorite saint. Everyone will share why they are dressed as they are. And remember that we will prepare our annual ofrenda with photos and mementos of our beloved dead. Bring items to display to the church October 31.

Announcements from Friends and Partners

  • AA Big Book Meeting takes place at 10:00 am every Saturday at St. Gregory's. Enter by the ground floor admin building entrance.
  • The Food Pantry is open this Saturday as a neighborhood pop-up pantry. Prepacked bags of food are distributed on Saturdays from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm or when all food has been given away.
One Last Thing

Diocesan Convention is this weekend! This is the annual business meeting of the Diocese of California—but it is so much more, including opening worship featuring Ruby Sales as our preacher. You can find out more about Convention here.

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