Sunday, September 26th, 2021 |
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9 am Holy Eucharist
in-person worship
11 am Morning Prayer and Sermon
in-person worship
and live-stream
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6 pm Holy Eucharist
in person worship
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas Szczerba
The Combined Choirs of Grace Church
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
Sunday School returns to the Sunday School rooms between the morning services. 10:15-10:45 am.
Children's Chapel returns to the Chantry during the sermon at the 11:00 am service.
Nursery Care returns to the new Nursery next to Sunday School classroom.
You’ll find videos of past services and events on Vimeo and YouTube.
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Please see below for weekday worship opportunities, both in-person and virtual. |
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Dear Friends,
Yogi Berra, the late, great baseball catcher and manager is famous for the many puzzling things he used to say. One of his most famous lines is, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” What did he mean? Was he advising that any old path will do when it’s unclear which way you should go? In Yogi’s defense, the saying makes perfect sense when you hear it in its proper context. Apparently, he would use it in giving directions to his home in Montclair, NJ. The Berras lived at the end of a street with a cul-de-sac. In the cul-de-sac was a cluster of trees that obscured their house. So you would come to a point of indecision. But it did not matter if you went to the right or the left. Either way would take you round to your destination. Also in Yogi’s defense is another of his famous lines: “I never said half the things I said.”
Does it matter which way we turn? When we come to the forks in the road that represent major decisions in our lives, will any old direction do? Does God have a preference, or a will for which way we should go? Last week the Sunday Forum awakened from its summer slumber with a series on spiritual discernment. Julia presented the work of Parker Palmer, whose book, Let Your Life Speak is a guide for those in search of their true calling. This week I will be presenting a framework for Christian discernment that may be useful when we reach the inevitable forks in the road, both major and minor. I look forward to a robust conversation: 10 am in the reception room and on Zoom.
Also this Sunday is the long awaited Grace Parish Showcase. We are a church family with many extraordinarily talented artists. They did not waste their time during the pandemic. Come see what they produced! Tuttle Hall will be filled with displays of their work, as well as tasty treats, beverages, and games. It will be a coffee hour for the ages!
See you in church.
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Vaccines to be Required – Vaccines against Covid-19 are free and available to anyone 12 years of age and older who wants to be inoculated. Receiving the vaccine protects not only you, but those you love and everyone around you, especially the children among us who are not yet eligible. Beginning next Sunday, September 12, we ask of our adult worshippers that only those who have been fully vaccinated attend in-person services. Please have your vaccine card or Excelsior Pass handy. If you haven’t been vaccinated, speak with your doctor or go to the NYC Vaccine Finder to make an appointment.
Masks On – Unfortunately we are back to a place in the pandemic where masks are strongly recommended for large, indoor gatherings. Please wear your mask beginning today. Until further notice, masks will be required for everyone in attendance, regardless of vaccination status. The mask must cover your nose and mouth at all times. Masks are available for those who don’t bring their own. If you need a mask, please see an usher.
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9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Sermon, and Hymns
Church is open
for in-person worship!
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Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
Music:
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
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10:00 am The Sunday Forum:
Discerning the Will of God.
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Today the Rector will lead a conversation about strategies for discerning God’s will in our lives. The presentation today is the second in a series on spiritual discernment. The forum takes place in the reception room and over Zoom from 10 – 10:45 am. Click the button below for Zoom. |
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11:00 am Morning Prayer and Sermon
Church is open
for in-person worship!
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
Music:
The Girl's Choir
HS Singers and Adults
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
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Service will continue to be video streamed every week. Access via any of our live channels. If you experience buffering, you can simply switch to another channel.
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6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
In the Chantry
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Clergy:
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Megan E. Sanders
Music:
Hymns with Instrumentalists
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Grace Parish Showcase Art Exhibition & Fundraiser, Sunday, September 26th, immediately following the 11AM service. A physical display of the creativity and talent of Grace Church Parishioners as featured on the digital Showcase that kept us connected during COVID.
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Food, festivities, and guaranteed fun as we gather together once again! Creative works for display and sale, with proceeds benefiting Saving Grace NYC. Sponsored by the Grace Church Women (GCW). |
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Coffee Hour: Coffee and fellowship will be available today in Tuttle Hall following the 9 am service and in Huntington Close following the 11 am service.
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Nursery Care - For children ages 1-4 is available from 9 am – 12 pm in the NEW Nursery next to the Sunday School classroom, across Tuttle Hall.
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Activity Corner for Children In the north aisle of the church you will find coloring supplies, and books for children to use during the service. Please return all materials before you leave. We want to keep the area clean for all future families.
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Please Get Fully Vaccinated |
Vaccines against Covid-19 are now available for anyone 12 years of age and older who wants to be inoculated. Receiving the vaccine protects not only you, but those you love and everyone around you. It is the best way to help speed along the reopening of society. Please speak with your doctor or go to the NYC Vaccine Finder to make an appointment.
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The Church is Open
Everyday, noon to 5 pm
with Worship Service at 9 am, 11 am, and 6 pm on Sundays
as well as 6 pm on Wednesdays
All are required to observe posted guidelines during in-person worship and events to adhere to CDC Covid-19 safety protocols. We ask visitors to wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and sanitize your hands when inside Grace Church.
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Peter Benet Funeral – We will give thanks to God for Peter’s life on Monday, September 27, 4 pm in the church with a reception following in Tuttle Hall. Peter died in April of 2020. He was a longtime parishioner of Grace Church, member of the vestry, warden, usher, and most especially, husband of Diana. All members of the parish are invited to attend.
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The Music of Richard Wagner - Wagner Society of New York presents an organ recital of transcriptions of Richard Wagner. Excerpts performed by Dr. Patrick Allen. This program is free and open to the public. The event can also be viewed live.
Program:
Prelude from Tannhäuser, Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, Prelude from Der fliegende Holländer, and Finale (Walhall Scene) from Das Rheingold.
These excerpts were transcribed by Edwin H. Lemare (1865-1934), one of the greatest organists of his era. They are notable for their emotion, dynamics, and color.
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Monday - Centering Prayer (over Zoom)
12:15-12:45 pm Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. Led by Currie Estreich, MA, Spiritual Direction, the General Theological Seminary.
Meeting ID: 337 800 858
Password: 058288
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,337800858# US (New York)
Enter, Rest, Pray (CHURCH IS OPEN)
Grace Church is open to the public daily from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – Bach at Noon (Held in the church during open hours and on Facebook Live) 12:20 pm - 30 minutes of music by J.S. Bach, played on the Bicentennial Organ.
Wednesday - Women’s Bible Study (over Zoom) – 10:30 am-noon – Long-running program of guided Bible study and discussion for women. For Zoom access info, please see the link below or email the Rev. Julia Macy Offinger well before the event.
Meeting ID: 896 065 849
One tap mobile
+19294362866,,896065849# US (New York)
Wednesday Evening Eucharist at 6 pm in the Chantry.
Saturday – Weekend Organ Meditation (on Facebook Live) 4pm - 45-minutes of diverse music played on the Bicentennial Organ
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Coming Soon - Welcome Back September |
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Youth Group celebrates St. Francis on 10/3, from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm all 6th - 12th-grade children are invited to join Father Thomas in Huntington Close for the Blessing of the Animals. The youth group will help lead the service, pass out dog treats and take pictures! Youth Group will happen on the first and third Sunday of every month. We are looking for adult volunteers to be a part of this exciting new offering for the youth of the parish. Email Father Thomas if you are interested.
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Blessing of the Animals, October 3rd from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm in Huntington Close. In observance of the Feast of St. Francis, the Rev. Thomas Szczerba will offer blessings for your pets in Huntington Close (the lawn at the corner of 10th and Broadway) with the help of the youth group at 2:30 pm. Please make sure all of God’s creatures are on leashes or in secure containers!
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Wednesday Evening Eucharist & Bible Study at 6 pm in the Chantry we are restarting our Wednesday evening service in the chantry. After the service, all are invited to the reception room for a lectionary-based bible study that will conclude at 7:30 pm. If you are interested in helping with the service, please contact the Rev. Thomas Szczerba by email.
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Grace Church Community Nights - Inspired by the success of our summer cookouts, this fall we are launching a series of Community Nights. Mark your calendars for Wednesday 10/20, and 11/17 at 7 pm. Following the 6 pm service, food and drink will be available in Tuttle Hall. Parishioner, Brad Anderson, who teaches English at Trinity School, will lead us in a three-part discussion series entitled, “Hamlet: Language, Self, and Spirit.” Can Hamlet help us understand the currents blowing through society today? Come and see, whether or not you are a Shakespeare scholar. Readings and materials will be provided. If you plan on attending, email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba so we know how much food to prepare.
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Food Donations for The Red Door Place Our food ministry partner, now called The Red Door Place at The Church of the Village, is one of the few pantry/soup kitchens remaining open to serve those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Donations are desperately needed. Non-perishable food item(s) may be dropped off in the collection baskets in the narthex when you visit Grace Church during open hours.
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In our immediate prayers:
Adelaide
Faye McMicken
Ralph Douglas
The Rt. Rev. Andrew St. John
Theresa Snyder
Kimberly Snyder
Jim Ferraiuolo
Lois Queen
Mary Ann Owens
In our Continuing Prayers:
William Dobi
Claudia Paoloni
Tom Hall
Josephine Ferraiuolo
For those who have died:
John F. Geer
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