Weekly Update

Grace Episcopal Church

Weekly Update

July 7, 2020

NEW ASSISTANT BISHOP

AT THE DIOCESE OF VA

The Diocese of VA has announced that the Rev. Porter Taylor has joined their staff as an Assistant Bishop.

Bishop Taylor began his work in this new position on July 1. Please take a minute to learn more about him here, and we highly recommend everyone read his first email meditation that he shared yesterday.

Sermon

Click here to see Maria's July 5th Sermon or the Sunday Worship Facebook Live Video.

Worship - We will continue to meet outside on Sundays at 10 am. Reservations are required and may be made on this link. If you are uncomfortable using the sign up genius link, you are welcome to email Cindy at gracechurch2955@gmail.com so she can do it for you. If you are not ready to join us this Sunday outside, we will be hosting a Facebook Live Service at 11 am (please note the time change)!

Community Prayer Service - Join us on Facebook Live this Friday at 11am for our monthly community prayer service.

Becoming Beloved Community – Emily invites you to join her for a 6-month journey of learning, listening, and love as we work toward justice and peace within our communities. Emily sent out an email last week with suggested resources to help you engage in the work of racial reconciliation. At the end of this month, you will be invited to participate in a Zoom Gathering to discuss what we are learning and how we are called to be Beloved Community.

Women's Group - Please join the Grace Church Women's Group! We meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm . Join the Zoom Meeting this Wednesday, July 8th using the link below!

From your computer:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87603127673?pwd=S1JaQitwSHNGOWpKeEluSTVQM0x0UT09

From your phone:

1-929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 876 0312 7673

Password: 331869

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SUMMER STUDY

We will continue to meet virtually Thursday, July 9th at 10 am for our Summer Series titled, Reading Poetry Theologically . Maria will lead the study.

To find out more details, please reference the enews here that was distributed on Monday.

All are welcome!

This Sunday at a Glance

We will gather together outside this weekend at 10 am. Reservations required.

We will also be sending the printed sermon to you via email on Sunday morning as well as hosting a Facebook Live Session at 11 am (please note change of time).

Lectionary Readings for July 12, 2020

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Isaiah 55:10-13

Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13

Romans 8:1-11