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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Sunday March 7, 2021
Third Sunday in Lent
Ministers of the Service
Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Greg Serwich, Lector
Bill Foltz, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organ
Nancy Cook, Vestry Coordinator
Ann Berry & Amy Hardwicke, Altar Guild
Maren Coates, Greeter
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
Carol Poston, Rev. Linda Packard and Renee Dowe
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We have been back in the church for hybrid in-person and Zoom worship now for three weeks. It seems to have gone smoothly, reinstituting the guidelines that our own re-opening task force prepared prior to our late October return to Zoom only worship.
At the same time, we are trying to look toward the future: what have we learned, where do we go for here--probably not back to where we were, so what might things look like for the immediate future and for the longer term.
One thing that would be most helpful would be feedback from YOU. First of all, for those of you who have not yet been comfortable returning in-person to church, when might you do so? Would you take this one question survey below? This is not sophisticated--if you have any comments to make, you'll need to e-mail them to me. And, I'm not quite sure where these responses will go. So, it's kind of a test. Please click on the yellow bar that best represents your thoughts. (I can't figure out how to get readable text on the bars.)
Meanwhile, the diocesan task force will be meeting next week to review guidelines and decide if changes need to be made.
See you in church or on Zoom!
Gloria+
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When will I return to the church building?
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After I have had my vaccinations
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After herd immunity is reached
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Just occasionally; I like worshiping from home
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Important Links:
Office Hours
9:00am-Noon, Tuesday through Friday
Rector Office Hours
10:30am-3:00pm Tuesday through Thursday
Mondays and other times by appointment
Events this Week:
Monday 3/8
Executive Committee Meeting 10 am
Poetry Group online 2:00pm
EfM online 6:30pm
Tuesday 3/9
Wednesday 3/10
Midweek Worship online and
in-person 7:30am
Morning Study Group online 10:30am
Thursday 3/11
RBM Yarn Ministry online 1:30pm
Friday 3/12
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
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From Episcopal News Service
The Episcopal Church, in partnership with RenewalWorks, a ministry of Forward Movement, is offering My Way of Love, a free, eight-week email series that provides personalized suggestions for spiritual growth based on the seven practices of the Way of Love. Each email in the series includes ideas on how to pray, engage with scripture, and practice the Way of Love regularly. ““It uses the RenewalWorks individual spiritual inventory and links it with the Way of Love to provide a practical and meaningful spiritual growth plan for Episcopalians.
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LENTEN WORSHIP and PROGRAMS
LENT 3 Worship
READINGS:
Exodus 20:1-17: God gives the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel, instructing them how they should live as God’s people.
Psalm 19: A psalm that celebrates how creation reveals God’s glory and wisdom and how God’s commands and teachings are more valuable than anything, making those who follow them wise. Then a call for God to forgive hidden sins follows the song of praise.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25: God’s wisdom is far wiser than human wisdom, although it appears like foolishness and weakness to human beings. God’s wisdom and strength is Christ crucified which offends those who seek human strength and wisdom, but saves those who are willing to believe and embrace it.
John 2:13-22: Jesus drives out the animal sellers and the money changers from the temple. Then when the religious leaders ask for a sign to prove he has the authority to do this, he tells them that if they destroy the temple, he will rebuild it in three days – to which they respond with incredulity. The disciples, however, after he is raised, realise that he was referring to his body.
The primary theme of the Rector's sermons on Lenten Sundays this year will be the covenants between God and God's people from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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ZOOM 'n' STUDY on Thursday Evenings
The Logistics: The program begins each Thursday at 6:30 pm. There will also be an optional "chat time" beginning at 6 pm. An invitation with the link will be sent out early in the week.
The Study: The book and video series will be The Walk by Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. He says:
March 11, 18, & 25: "Give" "Share" and "Five Practices from the Cross," TBD
The book is readily available online both as a hardcover or e-book.
Here are two sources:
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Beginning February 24th we will be discussing our reaction(s) to the previous seven days' (Wednesday to Tuesday) meditations from our
Grace Lenten Meditations Booklet: what resonated with you, why, further elaborations and related concepts that came to mind, etc.
This group meets on Zoom at 10:30 am each Wednesday.
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MEDITATIVE PRAYER 9:00am Fridays
Looking for a way to improve your prayer life, to open your heart, mind and soul to the Holy Spirit? Consider joining the Centering Prayer Group Friday mornings for about forty minutes of meditative prayer: twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by Lectio Divina.
Contact Greg Serwich (gserwich@gmail.com) for a Zoom invitation which includes a description of these types of prayer.
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ZOOM POETRY GROUP
A Zoom Poetry meeting from Grace Church has been organized and meets online on Mondays at 2:00pm. This is not specifically a Grace ministry, but a number of Grace members and friends are part of it If you are interested, write Carol Poston at poston@sxu.edu
or call her at 815-777-0220.
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SINSINAWA PROGRAMS ON NATIVE AMERICAN TOPICS
Effigy Mounds – Wednesday, March 10 – 7-8 p.m. CST – an interview with David Barland-Liles -- Effigy Mounds National Monument contains more than 200 earth mounds, the highest concentration of mounds in the world, some as old as 2500 years. In this interview, Barland-Liles will discuss the magic of the effigy mounds, the history of the land, the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act, his building relationships with Native Nations, and the investigation he led into a much-publicized federal crime that happened on site.
Ho-Chunk History , Past Present and Future – Tuesday, March 16 – 7-8 p.m. CST –
William “Naawacekgize” Quackenbush, member of the Deer Clan and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, will speak about the continual presence of the Ho-Chunk in the Driftless Area.
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1st Sunday of Lent 2/21/2021: Eucharist with Litany: Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider, Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Elizabeth Ludescher, Intercessor; Richard Luther, Lector
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Second Sunday of Lent- 2/28/2021-Penitential Order: Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider, Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Terri Jackman, Lector; Richard Luther, Intercessor
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Lenten Wednesday Eucharist 3/3/2021: Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider, Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Tom VanGelder, Intercessor/Lector
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Reopening Church (Limited)
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Hybrid worship has resumed for both in-person and Zoom congregations. Since our region is in Phase 4 of the State of Illinois COVID recovery, we are able to offer 21 spaces in the nave with a maximum of 32 people. Each space can accommodate one single or a couple who live in the same household.
For those wishing to attend in-person, reservations are required. You may reserve by going to reserve.
If you are assigned to an Altar Party role where you will be sitting in the Chancel, you need not reserve. All others, such as lectors, musicians, vestry coordinators, greeters, and altar guild do need to reserve.
On Sunday morning, you will come to the Parish House door where a Greeter will check your name(s) off on a list and admit you to the building where you will proceed into the nave to find an empty seat that is designated by a bulletin.
Please review this summary of COVID precautions in worship: 10 COMMANDMENTS
Pews that are not to be used are closed off by lengths of ribbon. There are hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and also at the back of the nave.
Those who will join us on Zoom will receive the usual e-mail invitation with a link to the day's bulletin.
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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Richard Luther, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
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Staff:
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
The Rev. Linda Packard, Priest Associate
The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Nancy Kenney, Parish Administrator
Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
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Charlotte Stryker: Worship
Elizabeth Ludescher: Communications
Nancy Cook: Outreach
Eric Kallback: Building & Grounds
Crystal Mason: Pastoral Care
Phil Jackman: Fellowship/Parish Life
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The Rev Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
Cell Phone: 773-988-3497
Grace Episcopal Church Office:
107 S. Prospect Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2590
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