Welcome Caspian Zale Levenstrong
Greetings!

Peter and Kaitlin are happy to announce the birth of their firstborn!

Caspian Zale arrived at 11:59 am on Sunday, August 7 (8 lbs. 15 oz. / 22 in. !!!) He and his parents are happy, healthy, and resting at home.

Peace,
Paul
The Time Between Times
members
St Gregory's not-so-secret treasure is the time between Sunday liturgies. The sun is bright on the front steps of the church, and an angel wheels out the coffee. Perhaps someone has brought cookies or muffins. Folks from the early gathering come out still humming the final carol or sharing last reflections on the improv Gospel or Godly Play story. Choir folks come early to share a cuppa before warming up. Sometimes Libby will recruit someone to help pull a few weeds. We clean off the prayer board and add the people or places that are close to our hearts. Chalk art might appear on the sidewalk. There are always good conversations - we get to know each other just a little better, week by week. Then some head into the church, while others are on their way for the day's adventures. On zoom, the room opens at 10:15, and we do the same: finish a cup of hot tea or the last bits of breakfast, greet each other and catch up. It's a smaller, intimate group, so sometimes we check in on how a surgery went or what is beginning to open up in a job search. Often, we recruit the Gospel reader. We chat until we see the choir end its rehearsal, then we all mute and enjoy a moment of silence until the bell rings and the liturgy begins. 

In these last weeks of summer, why not share this magic 'between time'? Stay a little after the early liturgy or come early for the later service. Sign on to zoom a few minutes ahead of time. It is always a feast for the heart!

Leesy .
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Our Shared Life
  • This week we pray for Nancy Milholland, whose mother, Helen Milholland, died on Sunday night. May she rest in peace and rise in glory, and may her memory be a blessing for generations.
  • 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 deacons, zoom hosts, and camera deacons for our hybrid service. If you'd like to help out, contact Peter.



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 gives away free food every Saturday, Noon to 2:00 pm. Come at 9:00 am and help set up.
  • Mission Fusion dance comes to St. Gregory's on Saturday, August 20, from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. Everyone is welcome to come and share in social dance and great company.


Calendar & Links for Events
Click the event name for the link. All times in PST.

Every Sunday:
  • The Early Liturgy (8:30 am, in-person). This 45-minute service features creative storytelling using Godly Play, gospel enactment, congregational singing, embodied prayer, and Eucharist (on August 14, we will have Morning Prayer). All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.
  • The Adult Forum is taking a break for the next few weeks. Watch this space to see our upcoming plans.
  • Contemplative Prayer (9:30 am, in-person) meets in the chapel. Everyone is welcome to come and share the silence.
  • The Late Liturgy (10:30 am, hybrid). This 75-minute liturgy highlights song, prayer, reflection, personal sharing, and the Holy Eucharist. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.
  • Fifteen Good Minutes (following the late service). This is a 15-minute conversation about the Sunday liturgy, specially designed for visitors to learn more about how we make church together.

Every Week:
  • Zoom Morning Prayer (Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am, on Zoom). This 45-minute intimate gathering for prayer and reflection on the day's scripture follows the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer. Contact Ebba for more information.
  • In-Person Morning Prayer (Monday-Friday 8:00 an in-person) meets at the church for a 30-minute time of song, silence, scripture, and singing.
  • The Bible Study (Wednesdays at 12:00 pm, on Zoom) is taking a break until September.

Other Upcoming Events:
  • East Bay Evensong (Thursday, August 11, 6:30-8:30 pm). This group meets on the second Thursday of each month for Gregorians in the East Bay to share prayer, fellowship, song, and a meal together. For more information about East Bay Evensong or to attend, contact Leesy.
  • The North Bay Group (Saturday, August 13, 2:00 pm, in person). This group is for folks living in the North Bay to connect spiritually with each other, meeting on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact Laurie for details.
  • St. Gregory's at Anchor Taps (Sunday, August 14, 12:15 pm) everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments and food.
  • Zoon Icon Group (Sunday, August 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm). Connect with icon painters from around the world. For more information, for login, and more information, contact Betsy.
  • The Icon Painters Group (Sunday, August 21, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, in-person). This group is for icon writers who would like to develop their craft with others. Contact Betsy for more information.
  • The Elder Women's Group (Monday, August 22, 11:00 am). This group is for St. Gregory's women over 65 and meets on Zoom. For more information, contact Tonia or Ebba.
One Last Thing...

This Sunday, join friends at Anchor Taps following the 10:30 service. Everyone is welcome to come and get a beer or non-alcoholic beverage from the food truck. Look for Leesy who will be going over and grabbing a table.
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