2nd Sunday After Pentecost

June 19, 2022
Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11am
June giving

As we near the end of our fiscal year on June 30, we need offerings of roughly $270,000 to avoid ending the year with a deficit.

Your faithful giving supports God's work here at Grace Church and ensures that our faith community has the resources needed to answer God's call in the months ahead.

Please prayerfully consider making an extra gift to Grace during the month of June. Thank you!
Summer food drive continues through June 19

The Social Ministry Committee is sponsoring a food drive in June. Bring your donations of non-perishable items to the atrium by June 19. Donations will be shared with clients served by Beyond Hunger, the Forest Park Food Pantry, and the Harmony Community Food Pantry.
Summertime GLOW
Wednesdays through August 10
6-7:30pm

Casual supper, faith conversations, Holy Communion

Outdoors in front of Grace, indoors in case of rain or extreme heat

Please sign up by 10am on Wednesday.
Monumental VBS celebrates God's greatness
Almost 70 kids, age 3-10, have been coming to Vacation Bible School this week at Grace. They're singing songs with lots of actions praising our Awesome God. They're hearing Bible stories, playing games and making crafts, led by the pastors and adult and teen volunteers. VBS ends on Friday at 11:30.
Employment at Grace

Grace Church is seeking candidates for several staff positions: a full-time Communications Coordinator, a part-time Parish Nurse, and a part-time Assistant Cantor.

Grace School is seeking a full-time Director of Enrollment and Marketing and a School Administrative Assistant.

More information, including job descriptions, is available on the Grace website. Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested.
Fellowship groups

Cornerstones
During the summer, June 22–August 31, the church library will be open on Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, for Grace seniors to gather informally for coffee and conversation.

Knitting Group
The knitting group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 1pm in the church library. The next meeting is on June 21. Beginners are welcome! Contact Karen Eckstein (ecksteinkaren2@gmail.com) with questions. 

Theology on Tap
Come for community and monthly conversations about faith and life. The next gathering is on Friday, June 24th, 7 p.m., at One Lake Brewing, Austin and Lake Street. Email Pastor Troy (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org) for details.

Moms of High School Teens and Young Adults
The new fellowship group, Moms of High School Teens and Young Adults, fosters community among women whose children are growing up into adulthood. Contact Jessica Bullock (jesbullock23@gmail.com) to be added to the group email list.

Retired Leaders
This group of retired Christian men and women in former leadership positions in the church or community meets July 12, 10am, in the church library and on Zoom. The presenter is Tom Gull, speaking about the "Renew My Church" program affecting Catholic parishes in Oak Park.

Moms of Littles
This gathering of mothers with children, infants through teens, meets on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact Sabrina Maggio (sabrina.maggio713@gmail.com) for more information about summer meetings.

Dads of Grace
Join Pastor Lyle and other dads on June 27, at 7:30pm. Email Pastor Lyle for the particulars (dlyle@graceriverforest.org).

Men of Grace
The Men of Grace group meets on Saturday, June 25, 9am, in the Youth Center at Grace. Email Pastor Troy for more information (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org).

Finding Hope
This support group for people with chronic illness meets on July 8 at 10am. Contact Judie McDonnell (judie.mcdonnell@att.net) for more information.

Pilates class
Andrea Pfeiffer teaches a Pilates class at Grace on Tuesday evenings, 6:15-7pm, in the third-floor school commons. Free, with a goodwill offering. Please bring a yoga mat and a towel. 

Yoga class is not meeting during the summer.

General information

  • Summer building hours: 8:30am–3pm, Monday through Friday. The building will be closed on Monday, June 20, for the federal Juneteenth holiday.
  • Masks are optional at Grace Church, including during worship services.
  • It's always a good idea to call first if you need to see a specific staff person. Contact information for Grace staff is here. Or call 708-366-6900.

Emergencies. The pastors' emergency number is 708-689-3032. Email Pastor Lyle at dlyle@graceriverforest.org. Email Pastor Medlin at tmedlin@graceriverforest.org.
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By text. Text a dollar amount to 833-471-1346, Grace’s text-to-give number. If you’re a first-time text donor, you’ll receive a link with instructions about how to complete your donation. 
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