Please join us for worship services this Sunday, Nov. 28:
8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite I
10:30 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite I
Preacher for this Sunday: Rev. Duane Nettles
Be sure to download your bulletin before every live service;
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Advent Wreath Making on Nov. 28: Bring Greenery
Intergenerational Advent wreath making will occur in the Parish Hall this Sunday, Nov. 28 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Please bring greenery and fresh cuttings from your yard on Nov. 28. Due to supply chain issues, the church is unable to purchase greenery.
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Senior Advent Tea with The Rector: Dec. 8
Seniors, please come to the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday, Dec. 8. at 1:30 p.m., for our first Senior Advent Tea with our Rector, Rev. Duane Nettles. Sign up at ghtc.org/tea by Monday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost to attend. The Commonwealth Club is located at 401 W. Franklin. Entrance to their parking lot is behind the club on Main Street. Parking is free of charge.
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Caroling in Monroe Park on Dec. 12
The Grace and Holy Trinity Vocal Ensemble, the RVA Street Singers, the Voices of Zion Choir from Hood Temple A.M.E., and the Greater Richmond Children’s Choir will be singing in Monroe Park on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4:00 p.m. Mark your calendar to attend this special afternoon (complete with food trucks from 3:00-6:00 p.m.) as we bring joy to the community through caroling together in Monroe Park. Help us spread the word from now until Dec. 12 by sharing our Facebook posts with your friends!
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Church Office Closed Nov. 24-26
The church office will be closed Wednesday, Nov 24.-Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
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11/28 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Advent 1)
11/28 | Breakfast (Parish Hall) 9:00-10:00 a.m.
11/28 | Youth Group (Classroom 1 upstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/28 | Children’s Choir (Choir Room downstairs) 9:30-10:00 a.m.
11/28 | Lectionary Group (Library downstairs) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
11/28 | Godly Play/Sunday School (Classroom 6 upstairs) 10:00 a.m.
12/05 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Advent 2)
12/12 | Worship (Sanctuary) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Advent 3)
12/12 | Caroling in Monroe Park 4:00 p.m.
12/14 | Vestry Meeting (Zoom) 5:00 p.m.
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Samples from Sunday
This week’s “Samples from Sunday” is the “Sanctus and Benedictus” (from “Requiem”) by Philip Ledger performed by the Adult Choir, Abigail Stinnett, Alto, Caroline Guske, Soprano, Mark Koontz, Organist, and conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis. The “Requiem” will be performed at Grace & Holy Trinity on Sunday, April 3 at the 10:30 a.m. worship service with chamber ensemble.
Flowers on the Altar
This Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving of our children and grandchildren by Caroline and Marshall Morton.
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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Christmas Pageant Sign-ups Now Open
Parents and grandparents, it's time to register your child or grandchild for the annual Christmas pageant! This year's pageant will be held on Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Rehearsals will occur on Dec. 5, 12 and 19 with a full dress rehearsal at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 19. Register today by completing this secure form on our website. If you have questions, contact Kate Given, Children and Young Families Minister.
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Confirmation
This spring, we will be preparing for our Bishop’s visit on June 5 by offering a series of confirmation retreats. Instead of the typical Sunday morning classes, these day-long retreats will offer dynamic and exciting ways to engage what it means to be a Christian, an Episcopalian, and a member of Grace and Holy Trinity. We are offering confirmation for 8th graders and up, and it will be offered every two years. For more information, please contact Kyle Bomar (youth) and our Rector Duane Nettles (adults) if you are interested in confirmation.
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Children's Christmas Ministry
Grace and Holy Trinity is sponsoring 22 children from Dumbarton Elementary School for Christmas this year.
Each family is comprised of one to four children. Detailed instructions for gifts will be provided to each sponsor. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the church parking lot on Sat., Dec.11 or Sun., Dec. 12, or picked up from your home.
Monetary donations will help purchase grocery store gift cards to assist the entire family and can be sent to Judy Bowman with Christmas Ministry noted.
Please contact Nancy Smith at 804-339-8030 or nancybsmith@yahoo.com if you would like to sponsor a child, make a monetary donation, or have questions.
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Meal Train for the Bomar Family
Our own Youth and Adult Formation Minister, Kyle Bomar, has added another family member: Sophia Frances was born on Nov. 13! If you’d like to participate in the meal train, click this link.
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Christmas Poinsettias
If you would like to order a poinsettia for Christmas please fill out the Christmas Memorial envelope with the memorial names. The deadline is December 12. You can fill out an envelope and put in the offering plate or contact Judy Bowman at 804.359.5628 ext. 14 with the names you would like to added to the Christmas Eve bulletin. The cost is what you would like to contribute.
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Vestry Nominations
New Vestry members will be elected at our Annual Meeting in February. The Nominating Committee is receiving names for consideration through November 30 and would like to hear from you. To propose a candidate, please contact Nancy Trego by email or any other member of the Committee–Barbara Derry, Glenn Moore, and Todd Pawson.
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Highlights from November Vestry Meeting
At its November 16 meeting, the Vestry:
- Applauded the success of the Annual Pledge Drive.
- Voted to support Paul Evans for ordination as a Deacon. He will be ordained on March 5, 2022.
- Voted to designate the Easter special offering to the Red Door ministry specifically to buy coats and other winter clothing; also voted to designate the Christmas offering to Red Door.
- Discussed the status of the Vestry nomination process.
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How We Each Can Help Those in Need
In preparation for winter weather, our Red Door Ministry will begin to distribute scarves, hats, gloves and coats next week to help those who are without permanent shelter, ongoing employment and are coping with other challenges.
New, or lightly used, hats, gloves, scarves and coats will be collected beginning this Sunday at a table at the entrance to the nave. The collection will run through Sunday, Dec. 12. If you have cleaned out your closets already and would like to contribute, your monetary donation will be used to purchase items that will keep others warm. Please note that the majority of the people who come to Red Door on Fridays are adult males.
There are many opportunities for each of us to volunteer with Red Door. Please stop by the table and learn how you can help our neighbors who are in need.
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