We hope you'll join us for one of our in-person services this Sunday, May 16:
8:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer Rite I (in the church)
10:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer Rite II (in the church)
5:00 p.m. | Evening Prayer Rite II (in Monroe Park)
Preacher for this Sunday: Mr. Paul Evans
You can tune in to our live-streamed 10:00 a.m. service via
Be sure to download your bulletin before every live service; bulletins are posted by Friday before services on Sunday at ghtc.org/bulletin
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5/12 | Small Group Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
5/16 | In-person services @ 8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m.
5/19 | Small Group Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
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The Faithful Departed - Madelyn Kossan
May the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Your prayers are requested for Madelyn Kossan as she enters the nearer presence of our Lord. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. Madelyn's funeral is a family only grave side service this Saturday.
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The Faithful Departed - Lawrence Mason
May the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Lawrence Mason, former interim rector of GHTC, has passed away. Lawrence was the interim rector from November 28, 2000 to February 16, 2003. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. There will be a graveside funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Goodbye Aaron and Shelby!
As you may have seen previously, Aaron Davis (our Coordinator of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries) and Shelby Scattergood (our Administrative Assistant) are ending their time at GHTC this week. Be sure to say goodbye this Sunday! We wish them all the best on their journey back home to Raleigh, NC.
Paul Evans Preaching
This Sunday, May 16, we will enjoy the return of Paul Evans (our former Youth Ministry Assistant) to preach.
Communion on First and Third Sundays
If you were unable to join in-person worship on May 2, you will have another opportunity for communion this Sunday, May 16. At this time, communion (bread only) will be part of worship on the first and third Sundays of the month. To minimize contact, communion will be brought to each communicant in the pews by the celebrants. Complete details are in the bulletin.
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Check-in at Church
While we are worshiping in person it’s vital for us to have a record of who attended our services, so please drop by the Parish Hall before the service. It’s easy and quick—pick up a bulletin and give your name to the person at the sign in table, then head towards the red doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. Thank you for helping us manage the restrictions while we are returning to worship.
Wear Red on Pentecost, May 23
Each year we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost (after the 50 days of Easter). It’s a wonderful opportunity to remember the fire of the Holy Spirit so wear red as we mark the spread of the Gospel after Jesus’ ascension.
Special Prelude Music
Thank you to Christian Hutter who played a beautiful piano prelude “The River Flows in You” by the South Korean contemporary composer Yiruma at last Sunday's 10:00 a.m. worship service. This Sunday Mary Hetherington will play “Lord of the Dance” for the piano prelude at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Thanks to Christian and Mary for sharing their musical gifts with us!
Summer Musicians Needed
Please contact Beth Melcher Davis if you are interested in singing with the vocal quartet and/or providing special music during the summer months. Be sure to let her know which Sundays you are available.
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New Schedule for Faith and the Arts Group
The Arts and Faith discussion group is moving to a monthly schedule for the summer, meeting at 4 pm on Sundays May 23, June 27, and July 25. To join the Zoom sessions and receive brief packets of information beforehand, please email Kathleen Thomas. Participants discuss selected visual arts, music, poetry, and more for 45 minutes to an hour with a volunteer leader.
New Small Group Starting
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Honoring Graduates
If you have a graduate in your family—either high school or college—please contact The Rev. Duane Nettles by May 18 so we can honor your graduate on Sunday, June 13. We are proud of the future of the church!
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Survey Open: Help Your Church
Take three minutes to complete a brief survey about worship and some of the changes that have occurred since January. It’s confidential, quick and helps your Vestry and Rector as plans continue to evolve during the pandemic. Don’t delay…the survey opens today (May 12) and closes May 24.
Brokerage Information Changing
If you make contributions by transferring appreciated stocks or other securities to the church, please be aware that our account information at Davenport & Company is changing as of May 10, 2021. Download the correct information at this link.
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Walk-In COVID Vaccines (Moderna) on Fridays
We will now be offering walk-in COVID vaccines once a week! Vaccines will be available on Fridays from 12:00-12:30 p.m. We will be offering the Moderna vaccine.
Brad Davenport Selected for Bishop's Search Committee
A search committee has been put together by the Diocese to begin the search for the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia. Congratulations to Brad Davenport for being selected for the committee!
Thirst Quencher
With your help we have been able to collect over 130 pairs of socks in the Easter season. The collection of socks continues, but in the season of Pentecost we will be shifting our focus to the need to stay hydrated, especially post-vaccination.
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