Please join us for worship services this Sunday, Nov. 14:
8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite I
10:30 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite II
Preacher for this Sunday: Rev. Kimberly Reinholz
Be sure to download your bulletin before every live service;
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Nov. 14: Rev. Kim Reinholz is Leaving Us on This Day
Join us to say farewell to Rev. Kim on her last Sunday as our Associate Rector. A light reception in the Parish Hall will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service. To contribute to our gift for her, visit https://ghtc.org/give/, click on the “Fund” drop-down menu, and select “Kim Reinholz Thank Offering.”
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Also on Nov. 14, Children & Youth Gathering, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
The Martin family is hosting a Friendsgiving-themed evening for parents, youth, and children at their home on the Northside of Richmond. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving appetizer, side dish, or dessert. In addition to food and fun, supply-kit bags for Red Door Ministry will be created. Contact Kate Given at 229-3110 or 359-5628, ext. 15 for more information. All children, youth, and parents are welcome.
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Afternoon Tea for Seniors with The Rector on Dec. 8
Seniors, please come to the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday, Dec. 8., for our first Senior Afternoon Tea with Rev. Duane Nettles. Sign up at https://ghtc.org/our-community/senior-tea/ by Monday, December 6 at 10 a.m.
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11/14 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
11/14 | Breakfast (Parish Hall) 9:00-10:00 a.m.
11/14 | Youth Group (Classroom 1 upstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/14 | Children’s Choir (Choir Room downstairs) 9:30-10:00 a.m.
11/14 | Lectionary Group (Library downstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/14 | Godly Play/Sunday School (Classroom 6 upstairs) 10:00 a.m.
11/14 | Reception for Rev. Kim Reinholz - (Parish Hall) after 10:30 a.m. service
11/14 | Children & Youth Activities (Eric & Alison Martin home) 5:00-7:30 p.m.
11/18 | Adult Choir rehearsal (Choir room) 7:30 p.m.
11/21 | Worship at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
11/21 | Holy Strollers with Susan Hankins following the 10:30 a.m. service
11/25 | Thanksgiving Day Service (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m.
11/28 | Worship - First Advent (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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Samples from Sunday
This week’s Samples from Sunday presents “Final Journey of the Soul” and “In Paradisum” (from the Philip Ledger “Requiem”) with the Adult Choir conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis, featuring Caroline Guske, soprano; James Taylor, tenor; Mark Koontz, organist, at GHTC’s All Saints Choral Evensong on November 7, 2021.
Flowers on the Altar
Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God.
If you would like to remember or honor a loved one by giving the altar flowers, please contact Judy Bowman at 804-359-5628 (ext.14), with dates and specific requests (such as colors and/or particular flowers) The cost is $100. You may mail a check or handle the cost online at ghtc.org/give.
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Fall Fun for Children & Youth
Eric and Alison Martin are hosting a Friendsgiving-themed evening for parents, youth, and children at their home on the Northside of Richmond. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving appetizer, side dish, or dessert. In addition to food and fun, supply-kit bags for Red Door Ministry will be created. Contact Kate Given at 229-3110 or 359-5628, ext. 15 for more information. All children, youth, and parents are welcome.
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Adult Small Groups
The Sunday Morning Lectionary Group explores each week’s scripture from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Library. You are welcome whenever you would like to come in.
To learn about more small groups opportunities for Christian formation, see the Formation Guide available at the welcome table each Sunday, or online.
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Your Vestry Needs You!
Each year, the church elects new members to the Vestry. Nominations are now open for the class of 2025. To learn more about what is expected of Vestry members, visit https://ghtc.org/about/church-vestry/ or contact any member of the Nominating Committee. Nominations will be accepted only until Nov. 30. Email Nancy Trego through the church contact page when you are ready to propose a candidate.
Nominating Committee:
Barbara Derry
Glenn Moore
Todd Pawson
Nancy Trego
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Christmas Ministry
Thanks to the generosity of its parishioners, Grace and Holy Trinity will serve families in need during the holidays. This year, we are working with Dumbarton Elementary, a Title 1 school, to help families with between one and three children. You may choose a family from Sunday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 5, or until all families are chosen. Once you have chosen a family, you will be given detailed instructions. Gifts for the You may also make donations toward grocery store gift cards for the entire family. For more information, please contact Nancy Smith at (804) 339-8030.
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Cold Weather Clothing Needed for Our Red Door Guests
The Red Door Ministry is holding a clothing drive throughout November. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks are needed for those who lack adequate shelter. You may bring things to the church on Sunday mornings and leave them in the Service Ministry box outside the elevator near the kitchen. If you don’t have time to purchase new clothes for us to give as Christmas gifts, you can donate funds.
If you’d like to volunteer to help pick up food or prepare/serve meals, please sign up by visiting this web page: https://ghtc.org/outreach/red-door-ministry/. Click “Food Pick Up Volunteers” on Item #2 and a team member will be in touch with you.
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Watching COVID Numbers
We are thankful that the Richmond area’s COVID numbers continue to drop. Breakfast is back, and we have wine at communion. Do arrive a few minutes early and check in at the welcome table; we maintain the attendance in case we need contact tracing.
Masks must be worn by everyone age 2 and older.
Physical distancing is required in the church (at least three feet between people not living in the same household). Congregational singing is allowed with masks under the latest guidance.
Visit this link to our website page for the up-to-date details of what is required of us.
If you feel unwell, please join us via YouTube livestream at 10:30 a.m, or on the church’s Facebook page each week.
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