Sometimes You Just Need Pictures
Greetings!

All the heaviness of the past weeks and the coming of a holiday weekend seem like a good time to share photos. So this week's newsletter is content-light and photo-heavy. I hope you'll enjoy seeing more of St. Gregory's life in pictures.

Peace,
Paul
The Salt and Light Youth Choir at SGN on June 26
More Pictures of FOG Camp 2022
Pantry Volunteers from St. Peter's in Savannah, Georgia
The Parish Retreat is August 26 - 28
We want everyone who can come to the Parish Retreat. Financial assistance is available and kids 12 and younger come for free. Use the button on the left and sign up today!


Our Shared Life
  • This week we give thanks for Ryan and Liz Moore who are expecting their first child and ask for God's blessing on them.
  • 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

  • The Calling All Choir meets tonight and every Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:30 pm.
  • 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 this Saturday, July 2, 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. This 45-minute service features creative storytelling using Godly Play, gospel enactment, congregational singing, embodied prayer, and Eucharist. 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, and personal sharing. 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 looking at Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians. Everyone is welcome to join.

Other Upcoming Events:
  • The North Bay Group (Saturday, July 9, 2:00 pm, in person). This group was recently formed for Gregorians living in the North Bay to connect spiritually with each other and meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact Laurie for details.
  • St. Gregory's at Anchor Taps (Sunday, July 10, 12:15 pm) everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments and food.
  • The Icon Painters Group (Sunday, July 10, 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, July 11, 11:00 am). This group is for St. Gregory's women over 65 and meets on Zoom. For more information, contact Tonia or Ebba.
  • East Bay Evensong (Thursday, July 14, 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.
One Last Thing...

If you've got photos you'd like to share, send them to the parish office and we'll include them in an upcoming newsletter.

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