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The Choral Society Concerts May 6th at 8:00 PM
May 7th at 3:00 PM
Featuring Rachmaninoff’s
All Night Vigil, Op. 37
Tickets at:
This Sunday
9 am Holy Eucharist
in-person worship
11 am Morning Prayer in-person worship
and live-stream
on
6 pm Holy Eucharist
In The Chantry
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas Szczerba
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
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 in-person and virtual. |
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Dear Friends,
First things first: Congratulations to Matthew Kopp, who has served on our staff as Manager of Membership and Development since October of 2019. The bittersweet news for us is that Matthew has accepted a new position with Cambridge in America, the American fundraising organization for the University of Cambridge in England. It was only five months after Matt arrived at Grace Church when the pandemic shut down life as we knew it. Nevertheless, he found ways to encourage us all to keep on giving, and he took great care in the accurate recording of all contributions. Matthew was also instrumental in reviving Saving Grace NYC, Inc. so that now we have lively relationships with our neighbors who are not members but appreciate the presence of the church in the community. Matthew's last day in the office is today, and already we have launched a search for his successor. Stay tuned.
The second thing to highlight is the Sunday Forum this week. Dr. Laura Moore will be returning to continue what she began back in March. If you recall, Dr. Moore was here to help us get ready for Holy Week by tracing the history of the various liturgies through all the revisions of the Book of Common Prayer. What she had to share was so fascinating that we didn’t have time for the questions. So join in on Sunday, 10 am in the Reception Room.
Finally, the third thing to highlight is Episcopal Charities Sunday. In your bulletins this week you will find an envelope seeking your financial support for Episcopal Charities, the outreach arm of the diocese. Episcopal Charities funds parish-based feeding and tutoring programs throughout the diocese. Does your gift make a difference? It surely does. Imagine that you are underemployed and you have a family to feed. In your neighborhood is an Episcopal Church. You have no idea what the word Episcopal means, nor do you care how many times they have revised their prayer book. But you know they have a food pantry that helps to supplement what you've been able to put on the table. A grant from Episcopal Charities stocks the shelves of the pantry. For you it is manna from heaven.
Or imagine this: you are 19-years old, you barely graduated high school, and then you made some dangerously poor life choices. You find yourself in prison for a long stretch. You're done, as far as the world is concerned. What you find in prison, however, is a program offering college courses. By the time you've served your sentence you've earned a college degree, and you have a future. Episcopal Charities provided the resources for it. Please use the envelope to make a generous donation - and do so in honor of your mother on Mother's Day! To read more about Episcopal Charities click here.
See you in church.
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9:00 am Holy Eucharist
Church is open
for in-person worship!
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Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
Music:
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
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10 am – The Sunday Forum: So How Holy Was Holy Week? – Way back in March we were blessed to have the liturgical scholar, historian, and author Dr. Laura Moore with us to examine the origins of Holy Week liturgies. Dr. Moore’s presentation was such that she left us hungry for more, so she is returning to finish what she started and continue her examination of how the liturgies we use every week came to be. Coffee and breakfast treats are served in the Reception Room, 10 am. The Forum is also on Zoom, click the link below.
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11:00 am Morning Prayer
Church is open
for in-person worship!
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
Music:
The Choir of Men and Boys with The Girls’ Choir, HS Singers and Adults
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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6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
In the Chantry
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Clergy:
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger, preaching
The Rev. Megan E. Sanders
Music:
Hymns with Instrumentalists
Followed by Canterbury Downtown dinner and fellowship. All college students welcome!
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3:15 pm - Youth Confirmation Classes – Classes for youth in grades 7-12 have begun, on Friday or Sunday afternoons from 3:15-4:15pm, depending on your child’s schedule. Confirmation will be Sunday, June 5 at 11am. Parents should contact the Rev. Julia Offinger at joffinger@gracechurchnyc.org as soon as possible to discuss or register.
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May 7 – Parish Day of Service at The Red Door Place We will assist them with their food preparation in the morning and their distribution ministry in the afternoon. The Saturday time commitment will be in two shifts, approximately 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and 11 am to 2:30 pm. Email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba if you would like to sign up to attend.
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May 8 – So How Holy Was Holy Week? – Way back in March we were blessed to have the liturgical scholar, historian, and author Dr. Laura Moore with us to examine the origins of Holy Week liturgies. Dr. Moore’s presentation was such that she left us hungry for more, so she is returning to finish what she started and continue her examination of how the liturgies we use every week came to be. Coffee and breakfast treats are served in the Reception Room, 10 am. The Forum is also on Zoom.
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May 12 – Pub Theology - Young adults and guests are invited for fellowship and theological discussion on Thursday, May 12, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Josie Woods Pub, 11 Waverly Pl. We will continue reading Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda C. Gafney. RSVP to the Rev. Thomas Szczerba.
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May 15 – The Sunday Forum at 10 am will meet as usual. The topic is TBD.
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May 22 – The Sunday Forum: Behind the Art: Stations of the Cross – On Wednesday in Holy Week, we added a service called The Stations of the Cross. It imitates the practice of visiting the places of Jesus' Passion in the Holy Land by early Christian pilgrims. Each station was created by parishioners of Grace! Join us for the Sunday Forum to hear the artists talk about their work. Coffee and breakfast treats are served in the Reception Room, 10 am. The Forum is also on Zoom.
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May 22 – Confirmation/Youth Group Bowling Trip – At 3:30 pm on May 22nd we are going to team up with the confirmation class/youth group of Grace Church Brooklyn Heights for a bowling trip. It will be a Grace vs. Grace match up! Children in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us. Please RSVP to the Rev. Thomas Szczerba.
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May 29 – Newcomer Class: A Conversation about Prayer - Visitors and new members are warmly invited to join the Rev. Thomas Szczerba in a conversation about the different ways we pray and connect with God. Held in the reception room at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be provided, so RSVP to the Rev. Thomas Szczerba.
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Jun 5 – Bishop Visitation – Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of New York, the Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool, will visit us on the Day of Pentecost, Sunday, June 5 at 11am this is the time for youth and adults to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Youth classes have begun. Any adults who are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, or simply learning more about what this means, should contact the Rev. Julia Offinger to discuss next steps as soon as possible.
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Jun 12 – The Annual Parish Picnic and Choir Recognition Sunday - Grace Church parishioners and friends are welcome and encouraged to come to Huntington Close following the 11am service! Join us in celebration of the choir ministries of Grace Church and to help bring our program year to a joyous and festive close. Suggested donation at the door is $10 per person
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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 pantry. Let’s see how many jars we can collect. Collection baskets are near the doors of the main church and the Chantry.
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Help Ukrainian Families As this crisis continues to evolve, Episcopal Relief & Development is working to provide humanitarian assistance to the more than 2 million people who have had to leave Ukraine. Specifically, their partner ACT Alliance is helping families on the Hungarian border, and their Anglican partners are mobilizing both an immediate and long-term response in Poland, Romania and Hungary. Your emergency gift will provide cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needs as this crisis unfolds. Visit this link to make a donation today.
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Grace Cares - Would you like a visit at home or at the hospital? Do you need assistance in getting to church or an appointment? Are you struggling and in need of a friendly phone call? Would you like the Sunday lessons read to you or the service bulletin brought to you? Would you like to receive communion in your home? Grace has a pastoral care team that provides these services and more. Contact The Rev. J. Donald Waring.
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Coffee and Fellowship in Tuttle Hall after the 9 and 11 am service happens every Sunday. Join us today for brownies, cookies, and other treats as well as a hot cup of coffee.
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Wear your nametags! As we are making our way out of the pandemic, we are seeing a lot of new faces at our gatherings. It is becoming important that we bring back the practice of wearing our nametags so we know how to address each other. Nametags can be found on the boards in Tuttle Hall. Newcomers are encouraged to visit our new welcome table during coffee hour to create their own nametags. If you are a pledging member and do not see your nametag on the boards in Tuttle Hall, please send Matthew Kopp an email at mkopp@gracechurchnyc.org so, he can make you one.
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Return of Communion Wine – With the declining number of Covid cases in the city and state, Bishop Dietsche has approved the administration of sacramental wine at Holy Eucharist, effective immediately. Today at the 9 am and 6 pm services the chalice will be available for all baptized Christians who desire to receive “in both kinds.” Studies have shown and two-thousand years of practice has demonstrated that sipping from a common cup that is purified between each recipient is safe. Intincting, or dipping the wafer is less so, and will not be allowed for now. Note also that receiving the bread only is sufficient for full Communion. You need not return to the common cup until you are personally ready.
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Nursery Care - For children ages 1-4 is available from 9 am – 12 pm in the NEW Nursery next to the Sunday School classroom, across Tuttle Hall. Follow the signs! Parents are required to stay with their children for the duration of their time in the nursery. Babysitters will no longer be present.
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The Guild of Bakers - If you enjoy baking (or buying) cookies, brownies, muffins, or other freezable bite-sized treats, please consider joining a revitalized ministry called the Guild of Bakers. You can participate on your own timetable, whenever the Spirit moves you. The next time you are baking (or buying) goodies that would be popular at coffee hour, all you have to do is make an extra batch. Just wrap it well and drop it off at the parish office any time during business hours, or on Sundays after church. We have plenty of freezer space to store your culinary creations for a future coffee hour. Please sign up for the “Guild of Bakers” by sending an email to Mickey Hawley, Parish Office Coordinator
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Safe Church - Grace Church is committed to providing its members, staff, and visitors a place that is free of abuse and harassment. If you have observed, or personally experienced sexual, or other forms of harassment while attending activities, classes, or events held at Grace Church, or on our shared campus with Grace Church School, we encourage you to notify us. Please visit this page where you will find a direct means of providing feedback.
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The Church is Open
Everyday, noon to 5 pm
with Worship Service at 9 am, 11 am, and 6 pm on Sundays
as well as 6 pm on Wednesdays
All are required to observe posted guidelines during in-person worship and events to adhere to CDC Covid-19 safety protocols. We ask visitors to wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and sanitize your hands when inside Grace Church.
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Please Get Fully Vaccinated |
Vaccines against Covid-19 are now available for anyone 12 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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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
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Enter, Rest, Pray (CHURCH IS OPEN)
Grace Church is open to the public daily from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – Bach at Noon (Held in the church during open hours and on Facebook Live) 12:20 pm - 30 minutes of music by J.S. Bach, played on the Bicentennial Organ.
Wednesday - Women’s Bible Study (over Zoom) – 10:30 am-noon – Long-running program of guided Bible study and discussion for women resumes on Wednesday, September 15th. For Zoom access info, please see the link below or email the Rev. Megan Sanders well before the event.
Meeting ID: 839 2240 7333
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Wednesday Evening Eucharist at 6 pm in the Chantry. If you are interested in helping with the service, please contact the Rev. Thomas Szczerba by email.
Saturday – Weekend Organ Meditation (on Facebook Live) 4pm - 45-minutes of diverse music played on the Bicentennial Organ
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In our immediate prayers:
Michael Migliorino
Cathy Gelb
Linda Russo
Karen Scramlin
Leila Faucett
In our Continuing Prayers:
Catherine Gooding
Ronnye Brickous
Claudia Paoloni
Mary Ann Owens
William Dobi
Tom Hall
Josephine Ferraiuolo
For those who have died:
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