Radical welcome. Faithful worship. Compassionate service.
October 25, 2020
Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost



in person


Worship at Grace Church

Grace Church has resumed in-person worship, with social distancing and other safety measures in place. In-person worship is now offered at the 11 AM service, with celebration of the Eucharist. As is recommended by the Diocese of Long Island, only the host will be distributed. Also, as recommended, there is a limit of fifty persons in the church. Because seating is so limited, we strongly encourage online reservations of seats. Click the Register button below to reserve a seat.
For those wishing to worship at home, the service is available as a livestream, simulcast on Zoom (The 9:15 AM Family Service continues to be offered on Zoom only.) Before worshiping with us in person, be sure to read our COVID-19 In-Person Worship Guidelines.

Thank you for again gathering with us safely!
Grace Church
2nd Annual Multicultural Day: Diversity is Community
 
Grace Church Brooklyn Heights demonstrates how Diversity is Community!
 
Thank you to all who contributed to and participated in a beautiful and uplifting service on our second annual Multicultural Day. Special thanks to our Multicultural Day speaker, South African native and longtime member of the Grace community, Judylee Vivier. Her powerful words and intimate storytelling still resonate with all who heard her speak. (Link to her talk here) Thank you, too, to our readers, Miguel Asmal and Elisabeth Lindenmayer, and to our flag carriers, Leila Larson and Caspian Larson.
 
Our festive worship service also included the St. Augustine's Pan-a-Praise Steel Orchestra, a performance by West African dancers and drummers, and multicultural music selections by Paul Richard Olson, our Organist-Choirmaster.
 
If you weren't able to join in person or via livestream on Sunday, we encourage you to watch the service on Vimeo. 
 
With gratitude,
The Grace Church Multicultural Day Committee
 
Grace Church Families—Halloween Picnic in the Park

The pandemic may have broken our regular rhythm of worship and fellowship, but it can’t break our spirit. Join us at 9am on Saturday, October 31st, on the Long Meadow in Prospect Park near the Meadowport Arch, for a socially-distanced breakfast of bagels and “witch’s brew." Costumes are encouraged! Email Fr. Chris for more info.
LIFT Organizational Workshop
Thursday, October 29, 7:30 pm

We’re a month away from Advent, a season of hopeful, expectant preparation for the coming of Christ’s kingdom. Looking back at the last year, have we progressed closer to God’s will for Beloved Community? What elements of Beloved Community do we hope for in the year ahead? What practices or events in Advent could prepare us to move toward a more welcoming, inclusive community at Grace? Join LIFT (Loving Intentionally & Faithfully Together) for some conversation about racial reconciliation and brainstorming about what activities we could do together during Advent and beyond.
Meet PS. 676 in Red Hook

PS 676 is an elementary school located in Red Hook Brooklyn. There are approximately 100 students attending , ranging in grades K-5.Many of the students lack technology in the home. As you can well imagine , Covid-19 has impacted these children and their families through job loss , food insecurities and a great deal of stress in the household. In spite of these challenges, parents are doing their best to keep their children engaged and are taking advantage of remote and blended learning.
The teachers of PS. 676 have their challenges too and are always thinking of ways to best support their students through technology. The school is in need of headphones that block out any distractions or noises the children may experience when doing remote learning at home.

The headphones are here on Amazon for $24 each.
If you would like to make a donation to the school, please contact Marilyn Grant.

Thank you.
Cards for Lally Webb

Longtime Grace parishioner, Natalie “Lally” Webb is recuperating after a fall in her home. If you would like to encourage Lally by sending a card, please do so using the following address:
 
Natalie Webb
c/o Christian Health Care Center - Heritage Manor
301 Sicomac Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ. 07481
Join the Rector’s Bible Study on Tuesdays Exploring the Book of Revelation
Join the Rector’s Bible Study on Tuesdays from 10:30-12noon online here.
November 1, North Room Chat: Prayer Practices for Opening the Heart with Lilo Carr Rivera
 
Even though we can’t meet in the North Room lately, we haven’t let that stop our monthly “North Room” Chats for those who have been looking for a little something "extra" from church on Sunday! 
 
This week's Chat, held via Zoom, will be Sunday, November 1, from 10:05 to 10:45am. (NOTE: new starting time) Lilo Carr Rivera, our seminarian intern, will lead a discussion on “Prayer Practices for Opening the Heart.” 
 
To join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 718 624 1850
To dial in by phone (from New York), dial +1 929 205 6099 and use: Meeting ID: 718 624 1850
 
Join us the first Sunday of each month at 10:05 am as we discuss spirituality and Christianity in bite-sized chunks. No need to prepare in advance. Just be open to learning something new, sharing your own life experiences, and, most importantly, growing in the Christian faith. And save the date for the next Chat on December 6, 2020.
An Online Evening Prayer Service for
All Souls Day,
Monday, November 2 at 5:30 PM

Also known as the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, you will be invited to name and remember a loved one who has died.

Cantor: Patricia Magnuson

This will be an interactive Zoom service. For more information, please contact the Rev. Erika Meyer.
Save the Dates for
Prayer and the Holy Spirit for Anglicans
 
A Sunday morning series in November from 10:05 – 10:45 AM online with Zoom
 
Seminarian, Lilo Carr Rivera will lead two sessions on
Practices for Opening the Heart (Sunday, Nov. 1 and Nov 15).
 
Rev. Erika will lead three sessions on
Finding the Spirit in the Prayer Book (Sunday, Nov 8, 22, & 29).
Baptisms
All Saints Sunday
November 1, 11 AM

Grace Church is offering one Baptismal service on All Saints Sunday, November 1 at the 11 AM service. If you would like to schedule a baptism for your child, please contact the Rev. Erika Meyer to request a baptismal information form.
Fall Zoom Offerings For Families
A SONG, A STORY & A SNACK Thursday afternoons at 4pm

A weekly, 20-minute Zoom session for young children (and the young at heart). Join Fr. Chris for live music and Bible stories as told by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will end with the virtual sharing of an “agape meal” and prayer. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING.
How To Read The Bible
Wednesday evenings at 8pm
A weekly, 40-minute Zoom session for parents. Led by Fr. Chris, this series will focus on building a basic familiarity with the Biblical text and the variety of interpretive approaches to Scripture, and developing a regular practice of reading the Bible. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING.
Centering Prayer

The Grace Church Centering Prayer Group meets on Zoom at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our program includes the chanting of a psalm, intercessory prayer, twenty minutes of centering prayer, followed by a lectio divina, or sacred reading. On Wednesdays there is a short talk before the centering prayer. The program lasts 45 - 50 minutes. All are welcome! For more information contact Lindsay Boyer.
Giving to Grace
Thank you for your on-going support as we continue to worship remotely. We are happy to let you know that you may now make pledge or general offering donations by text! 

Please send a text to 73256 with the message "GraceBrooklyn". The first time, you will be prompted to provide your name and address, including your card number. If you save that information for future use, the second offering by text will be immediate. You may also make one time pledge payments and general offering donations on line here.

If you would like to set up a recurring pledge payment on Realm, please contact Kate Rock for an invitation to join. 
In Remembrance or Gratitude...

Altar flowers are a wonderful way to express gratitude for life's blessings or memorialize a loved one.

If you would like to contribute Altar flowers, please contact Marilyn Grant. An acknowledgment will be included in the service bulletin.
Parish Prayer Concerns
For peace in our nation, and free and fair elections; for all who are working to bring healing and safety during the pandemic; for those who are anxious or troubled in uncertain times; and for those for whom prayers have been requested, especially, Sean; Judi; John; Shaily; Lally; Elaine; David; Ron & Betsy; Karen; Karl S.; Ginny; Sohee; Donald; Elizabeth; Karl B.; all who suffer from COVID 19, and all who care for sick or aging loved ones.
Parish Phones

Significant parts of the neighborhood were affected when the last major storm caused the local utility box to short circuit. Though Verizon promised that service will be restored last Monday, that turned out not to be the case. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! In the meantime, please contact us by email at parishoffice@gracebrooklyn.org.
Weekday Visits to Grace

To insure your safety and maintain the workplace standards established by the Department of Health, we ask you to let us know ahead of time when you will be stopping by. When you visit please use only the Clergy Door, which is the first door on your right in the Hicks Street courtyard. Sign the Visitors Log at the door (should we need to do any contact tracing), sanitize your hands and, as always, wear a mask.

To minimize traffic, particularly while children are at school, please refrain from moving through the Parish Hall. The restroom at the back of the sanctuary is available for your use. We thank you!
Grace Church | 254 Hicks Street | Brooklyn NY 11201 
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