We hope you'll join us for worship services this Sunday, August 15:
8:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer & Holy Communion, Rite I
10:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer & Holy Communion with Music, Rite II
Preacher for this Sunday: Rev. Duane Nettles
You can tune in to our live-streamed 10:00 a.m. service via YouTube!
Be sure to download your bulletin before every live service;
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We Need YOUR Cell Number
With rising COVID numbers, the church needs your updated cell number so you can be notified about changes on Sunday morning. You can email Judy Bowman or call the church at 804-359-5628; your number will not be shared outside of Grace and Holy Trinity Church.
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Nursery Care Opens Aug. 22!
We’re thrilled that our GHTC nursery will be open on Sunday mornings from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. for children ages 6 weeks-3 years. Note: Until Sunday School resumes on September 12, children as old as 5 years may attend the nursery as well. Pre-registration is required to secure your child’s spot each week since there will be a maximum capacity to maintain social distancing. Our new Children and Families Minister, Kate Given, has been busy getting the space (and staff) ready. Remember, CDC guidance requires masks for children age two and over. Parents are also asked to wear masks when dropping children off or picking them up; please contact Kate if you are need childcare during worship.
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Help us Update the Upstairs
On September 12, our fall Christian education programs will kick off, but first we need to make $150,000 in repairs to the second floor. It's been seven years since we renovated the building—have you been upstairs lately? The Vestry has hired contractors to replace stained ceiling tiles, update the lighting, improve signage, and paint. The work will be completed by Labor Day. If you’d like to help support this essential work, you can donate at www.ghtc.org/give. Choose "Other" from the drop down menu and add a note "2nd floor renovation." You can also mail a check to the church office; be sure to note on the memo line if your gift is for the 2nd floor (upstairs) renovation. Your financial support helps us engage young children and families...the future of our church!
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8/15 | 8 a.m In-person service, Rite I
8/15 | 10 a.m. In-person service and live-streamed service, Rite II with music
8/18 | Vestry meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
8/22 | Nursery open @ 7:45 a.m.; Blessing of the Backpacks @ 10:00 a.m.
8/29 | Godly Play Hands-On DIY Day from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug. 22
As we gear up for the coming school year, bring a backpack to church for a school-aged child in your life on Sunday, Aug. 22, when we will offer a special blessing during our 10:00 a.m. worship service.
Samples from Sunday
This week’s selection is the “Concert Etude for Pedals Alone” by Dr. John Weaver performed by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis, Organist, at the worship service on August 1. The piece was dedicated to Dr. Beth Melcher Davis in January 1994. Dr. Weaver was Beth’s organ professor at the Curtis Institute of Music and at The Juilliard School. Dr. Weaver also served as the Director of Music at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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Changes to Godly Play DIY Day
Because of rising COVID numbers, our hands-on activities for opening our Godly Play classroom have changed. We still need your skills—so plan to attend between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services on Sunday Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. Visit the Godly Play Helpers Table to offer your time and talents...there’s an opportunity for everyone to help! Contact Kate Given Children and Young Families Minister, with any questions.
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Fall Programs Begin after Labor Day
Mark your calendar now for September 10-12, when we're all back to school and back to church! We'll begin the weekend by celebrating Harry Thacker Burleigh, a classical Black composer who arranged African spirituals to be sung by anyone who can read music. In addition to a Friday evening Zoom lesson by noted professor Paul Kwami, a community chorus will sing one of Burleigh's compositions in Monroe Park on Saturday. In remembrance of the 9/11 attacks, a special service of scripture, song and meditation will feature music professor Lisa Edward Burrs on Sat. at 2:00 p.m. in the church.
On Sunday, Sept. 12, our educational classes will return, along with special music highlighting Burleigh and other prominent Black voices in our Episcopal Tradition. COVID protocols may continue to impact our worship services, yet we will be in community together...please join us!
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Masks Required for Everyone: COVID Updates
With the coronavirus situation changing, the CDC recently changed its recommendations in response to growing concerns about the Delta variant of COVID-19. As of July 27, the CDC recommends that vaccinated persons wear masks indoors in public areas with high or substantial COVID-19 transmission rates. As of August 4, The City of Richmond, Henrico County, and Chesterfield County have a substantial COVID-19 transmission rate. The CDC also recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, students, staff and visitors in schools, regardless of vaccination status. Guidance for unvaccinated people remains the same—wear a mask until fully vaccinated.
To care for the most vulnerable, beginning July 29 while in the building, the Vestry reminds you that our COVID guidelines are in accordance with the CDC. Vaccinated people can contract and spread the Delta variant, whether they have symptoms or not—so please, wear a mask so that everyone can be included.
When eating and drinking, masks may be removed.
During worship, we will continue to maintain social distancing (skipping
every other pew) in the nave.
Please remember to be respectful of everyone's personal health status as we try to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all. Your Vestry and Rector will continue to monitor local COVID numbers and adjust accordingly.
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