In response to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace Church is open for limited in-person worship and visiting hours. Most events will remain virtual for the time being. |
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11 am Morning Prayer and Sermon
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Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas Szczerba, preaching
Music:
The Adult Choir
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
THIS WEEK:
Outdoor
Children's Chapel
with Father Thomas!
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 virtual, and in the church on open days!
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Dear Friends,
Many years ago, before I met and married Stacie (during the era of my life she refers to as BS) I was traveling alone through England. It was November, and I happened to be in London for a national holiday of considerable significance called “Remembrance Day.” On Remembrance Day in England virtually the entire country stops and honors those who fought and those who died in the service of the country. As an outsider, I was struck by how diligent the British are in observing the day. I watched as everyone from schoolchildren to old soldiers in uniforms that no longer fit laid wreaths of poppies on monuments and headstones. On Sunday morning I went to church at St. Paul’s Cathedral. I was part of a packed house, and at one point in the service we were directed to observe two solid minutes of total silence. Not one person among the thousands in that vast, reverberate space made so much as a sniffle or a cough. It was extraordinary.
This weekend our nation observes Memorial Day, a custom that dates back to the years immediately following the Civil War. Yes, it is the unofficial beginning of the summer season. But we give thanks for those who have served in the armed forces of our country. We especially remember those who lost their lives in the hell of war. Over the next few days, wherever you find yourself, do take a moment to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the men and women in uniform serving our country. Pray for their safety. Pray for the peace of the world. And remember the words of our Lord Jesus, how he said, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."
Sunday is also Trinity Sunday, and I am confident that in his sermon the Rev. Thomas Szczerba is going to unravel the ineffable mystery of God’s nature! Join us in-person at 9 or 11 am, or on the livestream at 11.
See you in church.
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9:00 am Holy Eucharist and Sermon |
On Easter Day we re-launched the 9 am Sunday service. In pre-pandemic times it was part of our regular Sunday worship offerings at 9 am, 11 am, and 6 pm. It was a joy to gather again for the first time at 9 am since March 8, 2020. Going forward we plan to continue with an in-person 9 am Sunday Eucharist (not on the livestream) and 11 am as always, in-person and on the livestream. We expect to re-launch the 6 pm Eucharist in the Chantry in September.
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr., preaching
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10:00 am Children's Chapel
(over Zoom) (New time!)
Join Mother Julia and Father Thomas from 10 - 10:25 am to say our hellos, read and discuss the story of the day from our Children’s Bible, and then say our prayers together. (Designed for ages 4-10, but the whole family is welcome.) For Zoom access, please see The Weekly Epistle or email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba well in advance of the event.
Meeting ID: 618 396 533
Password: praisegod
One tap mobile
+19294362866, 618396533# US (New York)
NOTE TO PARENTS:
This week during the 11 am service, we will hold an outdoor Children's Chapel with masks and social distancing. Details below.
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No Sunday Forum May 30th for Memorial Day Weekend –
Our next and final forum before a summer recess will take place on June 6th. For Zoom access, please see The Weekly Epistle or email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba well in advance of the event.
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11:00 am Holy Eucharist
Church is open
for in-person worship!
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr., preaching
Music:
The Adult Choir, 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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45 minutes of your favorite hymns, solos, anthems and voluntaries played on the Bicentennial Organ. Requests taken! Find past recordings at this link.
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Please Get Fully Vaccinated |
Vaccines against Covid-19 are now available for anyone 16 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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Church is Open
Four Days per Week
Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 3 pm
with Noonday Prayer at 12:15 pm
Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
with Evening Prayer at 6 pm
Sunday, 9 am to 12:30 pm
with Worship Service at 11 am
All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
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Grace Parish Showcase Sponsored by the Grace Church Women - Online Now! |
We have had a great response to this project, which attempts to display how the creative spirit of our people was at work during the lockdown. Many have submitted, photography, videos, art, stories, and photos of themselves and their families and more!
The show is live! Find it here. Don't miss it! |
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The Weekly Pledge Envelopes have arrived for our Pledging households. If you would like to have your box of Pledge Envelopes set out in the Nave on Sunday, please email Matthew Kopp
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No Ordinary Time: 2021 Annual Campaign |
All parishioners and friends of Grace Church are asked to support our mission by pledging -- or promising -- a financial gift for the coming year. To make your pledge, please fill out the pledge envelope you received in the mail at home. You can place it in the offering plate any Sunday, or mail it to the parish office as soon as you can.
You may also make your pledge at the link below (You have all of 2021 to make your payments!)
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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)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Enter, Rest, Pray (CHURCH IS OPEN)
Tuesday, noon–3 pm, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm, and Thursday, noon–3 pm. Tuesday and Thursday Noonday Prayer at 12:05 pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer at 6 pm. All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
Midweek In-Person Worship - Tuesday and Thursday Noonday Prayer at 12:15 pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer at 6 pm. All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
Bach at Noon
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)
Final Men’s Bible Study before summer recess – June 2nd from 6:30pm-7:15pm (over Zoom) - The men of Grace Church are invited to join us via Zoom for a bible study on the lectionary for the coming Sunday. After this bible study, we will go on a summer recess, we will pick things back up in September. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Rev. Thomas Szczerba by email.
4 pm - 45 minutes of diverse music played on the Bicentennial Organ.
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A Conversation on Discernment: Sunday Forum June 6th – Our next and final forum before a summer recess will take place on June 6th. It will be led by the Rev. Julia Macy Offinger and will focus on discernment. What is it? How is it a part of our faith? You can attend in person from the Reception Room or tune in on Zoom. For Zoom access, please see The Weekly Epistle or email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba well in advance of the event.
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Parish Picnic – June 6th - After the 11 am service we will close out the program year with as much of a parish picnic as the CDC allows us to have! We anticipate lite-bites and beverages on the lawn of Huntington Close.
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Summer Break for Wednesday Evening Prayer - June 9th will be our final evening prayer service of the season in the current hybrid format. Our current plans are to resume the Wednesday 6 pm Eucharist in the chantry come September after the summer recess. Stay tuned as the plans develop.
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May is Peanut Butter Month - In May everyone is invited to contribute a jar (or jars) of peanut butter to the Grace Church food collection. All food donations are appreciated - but this month we focus on peanut butter as a very important staple item for The Red Door Place food ministry. Let’s see how many jars we can collect. Collection baskets are near the doors of the main church.
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We pray for those who suffer
Marty Kaegel
Lucy
Gardner Rankin
Russell Browning
Claudia Paoloni
Tom Hall
Josephine
all those who suffer due to the coronavirus
and for those who have died in uniform serving our country
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Send your photos of milestone events for possible publication in the Weekly Epistle to Matthew Kopp, Membership and Development Manager.
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