The Last Sunday After Pentecost - Christ the King |
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Oh God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your son. Look now with compassion on the entire human family; and particularly this part of the family, in the United States, and those in our nation’s capital; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the Human Family, Book of Common Prayer, p. 815
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Our vestry, lay leaders, and congregation as we embark on the search process for a new rector;
Ian, Jean, Karin,Ian Cochran, Barbara and Peter dePinto, Carol Streichert, JoAnn Stone,
Chris Mitchell, Bob, Ginny, Maura McGrath,Gerald and Marjorie Federico, Bob and Donna Weber, Bill Weber, Yasso Herath, John and Shirley Federico, John Pluhowski, Margaret Fulmor Wagner, Margie Winslow, Bernice Robinson, Theresa, Diana Grace
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A Grounded Thanksgiving Prayer (2016)
Diana Butler Bass
God, there are days we do not feel grateful. When we are anxious or angry. When we feel alone. When we do not understand what is happening in the world, or with our neighbors.
God, we struggle to feel grateful.
But this Thanksgiving, we choose gratitude. We choose to accept life as a gift from you, from the unfolding work of all creation. We choose to be grateful for the earth from which our food comes; for the water that gives life; and for the air we all breathe.
We make the choice to see our ancestors, those who came before us, and their stories, as a continuing gift of wisdom for us today. We choose to see our families and friends with new eyes, appreciating them for who they are, and be thankful for our homes whether humble or grand. We will be grateful for our neighbors, no matter how they voted or how much we feel hurt by them. We choose to see the whole planet as our shared commons, the public stage of the future of humankind and creation.
God, this Thanksgiving, we do not give thanks. We choose it.
And we will make thanks, with strong hands and courageous hearts. When we see your sacred generosity, we become aware that we live in an infinite circle of gratitude. That we all are guests at a hospitable table around which gifts are passed and received. We will not let anything opposed to love take over this table. Instead, we choose to see grace, free and unmerited love, the giftedness of life everywhere, as the tender web of all creation. In this choosing, and in the making, we will pass gratitude onto the world.
Thus, with you, and with all those gathered here, we pledge to make thanks. And we ask you to strengthen us in this resolve. Here, now, and into the future. Around this table. Around the table of our nation. Around the table of the earth.
Amen.
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COLLECT FOR THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
When possible, please register in advance to help us prepare for Communion.
8:00am - Holy Eucharist
9:30am - Holy Eucharist
11:00am - Holy Eucharist
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WELCOME BACK TO THE REV. ALON WHITE
Mo. Alon will be serving with us on Sunday while Pastor Tyler is visiting family in Alaska. She comes to us most recently from serving as priest in charge at Christ Church in Pomfret, CT. After serving multiple interim positions from Southwest to Northeast Connecticut, she has happily returned to Nyack, which she considers home. Although originally from the Bay Area, she has served her entire ministry in the Episcopal Church in New York and Connecticut. She has served in parish ministry and as Chaplain and Director of Deployment (aka Transition Ministry) at General Theological Seminary. After 30 years of full-time ministry, she retired in October. A former interim at Grace, she is looking forward to being with us again and catching up with members of the parish.
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ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION DISCOVERY GROUP does not meet this week. |
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Fr. OWEN'S BIG DAY
On Sunday at 3:00pm Fr. Owen will be instituted as as the fourth Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. Most of us won't be able to be there in person, but we can join virtually and in spirit -- the service will be live-streamed on Youtube and Vimeo. CLICK for more on the details of the day:
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Please note that for your safety and the safety of others, and in accordance with recently revised CDC guidelines for Rockland County, we ask that everyone wear masks while in the church.
Thank you for you cooperation and consideration.
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CLICK HERE for the latest Diocesan notice re COVID protocols
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Announcements & Ongoing Programs |
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REMEMBER YOUR FOOD DONATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO PEOPLE ON SUNDAYS
Food donations for People to People are always needed. When you come to church please bring a non-perishable food item to leave in the basket at the entry to the church. Peanut butter, tuna fish and cereal are greatly appreciated “
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BROWN BAG AND A BIBLE Join us via Zoom on Thursdays and Sundays
Brown Bag and a Bible continue Thursdays at noon and Sundays at 2:00pm in its new virtual format via ZOOM and led by Pat Reynolds. ALL ARE WELCOME.
As always the sessions will focus on the readings for the week. The series will continue for the next five weeks. If you'd like to join, contact Pat (reynolcw@gmail.com) for the ZOOM link.
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Stewardship - Pledge 2022 |
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PLEASE PLEDGE NOW FOR 2022!
Now more than ever, as we enter this critical transition period and work together to identify and attract our new rector, your commitment to our financial health is critical.
Thank you to those who have already made a commitment!
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Our Virtual Offering Plate
Please keep your pledge current!
To help ensure continuity for the church and our outreach programs to the community, please keep your pledge current if you are able, or make one-time donations as you would on Sunday. You can mail a check to us at 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960 or use our Virtual Offering Plate to make an online gift. Use the drop down menu under "FUND" to choose "Other Gifts" or "Pledge Payments".
We are so grateful for your support.
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Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Collect for Thanksgiving Day, Book of Common Prayer)
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