Lenten Dinners
Greetings!

One of the ways that we observe Lent is by gathering for conversation around the dinner table. Although we haven't done so since 2020, we are going to begin again this Lent.

In preparation for Lent, we are looking for hosts for these dinners. We've already heard from a few who will do so, but there is plenty of opportunity to host. Once we have our dinner hosts in place with dates for their gatherings, we will be inviting you to sign up to attend a dinner.

Please let us know if you are able to host by replying here.

Peace,
Paul

Annual Parish Meeting Wrap Up
We held St. Gregory's annual parish meeting last Sunday, at which time we elected two members to the vestry and a total of six deanery representatives.

Elected to the vestry were Annabrooke Temple, who will serve as our vestry co-convener, and Megan Yip, who will serve as our lifelong learn commissioner. Elected to be deanery reps were Max Lane, Susan Sutton, Will Capps, JuliaCheri Hoos, Joanna Mroz, and Anne Symonds (alternate).

Many thanks to these folks who will serve and represent our parish!
Our Shared Life
  • This week we pray for members of the community who are remembering the anniversaries of loved ones' deaths.
  • 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; he 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 We give away free food on Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 pm. Come at 9:00 am and help set up. Here's a picture of Sue Tsai Clark and Randy Bowman with the good kids at Live Oak’s 5th grade, making our connection with The Food Pantry at St. Gregory’s Church.
  • Mission Fusion dance comes to St. Gregory's on Saturday, February 4, 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
Events Calendar
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. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.
  • Youth and Family Ministry (9:30 am, in-person) The Deacon's Guild will meet following the early service in the seating area.
  • The Adult Forum (9:30 am, hybrid) continues its lectionary bible study in the Fabian Room - everyone is welcome to come in person or join us on Zoom to talk about the Sunday readings.
  • Contemplative Prayer (9:30 am, in-person) meets in the chapel, following the early service to pray in 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 Book of Common Prayer. Contact Ebba for more information.
  • In-Person Morning Prayer (Monday-Friday 8:00 am, in-person) meets at the church for 30 minutes of song, silence, scripture, and singing.
  • Zoom Bible Study (Wednesdays at Noon). The group is reading through the Book of Genesis—looking at different stories to find out more about God's actions in our lives.
  • Choir Rehearsal (Thursdays, 7:30 - 10:00 pm). Everyone is welcome to come and sing with the choir. There's no audition; the only thing required is a love of singing.

Other Upcoming Events:
  • Vital + Thriving (Friday and Saturday, February 4 & 5, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm). The in-person meetings are at Fort Mason and Los Altos; the sessions are also on Zoom. For registration information, please contact Barb Nicol.
  • The Pastoral Caregivers Group (Sunday, February 6, 12:30 - 1:30 pm). If you are involved in giving or receiving pastoral care, join us in the downstairs conference room for a time to check in and share your experience.
  • The Icon Group (Sunday, February 6, 12:30 - 5:00 pm). Join others and share the experience of making icons - or drop by and learn more about icons. For more information, contact Betsy.
  • East Bay Evensong (Thursday, February 9, 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.
  • Rector's Book Group (Fridays at Noon beginning February 10). If you've ever wondered how to make sense of the time we inhabit, this group will be a place to wonder together. We are reading How to Inhabit Time, which you can order here or order from your local bookseller. The Book Group meets on Zoom.
  • The North Bay Group (Saturday, February 11, 2:00 pm, in person). This group is for folks living in the North Bay to connect spiritually with each other, meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month. Contact Laurie for details.
  • Zoom Icon Group (Sunday, February 12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm). Connect with icon painters from around the world. For login and other information, contact Betsy.
  • Second Sunday visit to Anchor Taps (Sunday, February 12, at 12:15 pm). Join friends for conversation and beverages and food following the 10:30 service.
  • The Elder Women's Group (Monday, February 13, 11:00 am). This group is for St. Gregory's women over 65 and meets on Zoom. For more information, contact Tonia or Ebba.
  • St. Gregory's Vestry (Sunday, February 19, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, in-person and on Zoom). Everyone is invited to come in person or on Zoom. Contact Barb for information.
One Last Thing...

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, is February 22. There are two services that day:

  • 8:00 am Morning Prayer with the Imposition of Ashes.
  • 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes and Liturgy of Forgiveness.

Plan on joining us for one of those services as we keep a holy Lent.
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