This Sunday, Sept. 12, please join us:
8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite I
10:30 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite II with Music
Preacher for this Sunday: The Rev. Duane Nettles
You can tune in to our live-streamed 10:30 a.m. service on YouTube.
A bulletin will be posted on Friday before Sunday's service.
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Register for Worship Due to Rising COVID Numbers
Due to the high transmission rate of COVID in our area, pre-registration returns to our check-in procedures on Sept. 12 as our fall schedule begins (worship at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.). Social distancing is required at all times (at least six feet between people not living in the same household), masks will be worn by everyone age 2 and older, and there will be no congregational singing.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you have plenty of time to check in. You can park in the VCU deck free of charge, the parking lot behind the church, or on the street (Main, Laurel, Cherry, or Cathedral). Before you enter, are you wearing a mask? If you feel ill, do not come to church. Livestreaming continues on YouTube every week at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School opens this week!
The Children's Choir will meet at 9:30 a.m. as previously planned—due to rising COVID numbers, we won't be singing, but we will be making a joyful noise with instruments, and learning about music (meeting downstairs in the library). And of course, plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. for our Godly Play-inspired Sunday School (meeting upstairs near the back stairs, formerly Room 9). Following Sunday School, children will rejoin their parents in church during the offertory. Contact Kate Given for more information.
Blessed Burleigh: Black. Classical. Episcopalian.
We're starting fall with Blessed Burleigh celebrating Harry Thacker Burleigh, an influential Black composer, arranger, and singer. He is a saint in the Episcopal Church. Special music programs occur Sept. 10 (6-7:00 p.m. via Zoom) and on Sept. 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. including a pop-up performance in Monroe Park on Sept. 11 at 12:15 p.m. An inspirational service of scripture, song and meditation will feature music professor Lisa Edward Burrs on Sat. at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Our Sept. 12 worship service at 10:30 a.m. will feature Burleigh's music and more...read all about it ghtc.org/burleigh.
Sign Up for the Nursery
Open from 7:45-11:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, please remember to sign up if you are interested in utilizing childcare during worship. To maintain social distance in the downstairs space, there's a limit of 8 children from six weeks to age 3. Remember, everyone age 2 and over needs to wear a mask at all times while in the building. Contact Kate Given for more information.
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9/12 | Fall Schedule Begins (worship at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.)
9/12 | Youth & Adult Formation at 9:30 a.m.
9/12 | Children's Choir at 9:30 a.m. (downstairs in the library)
9/12 | Children's Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. (ends at beginning of offertory during the 10:30 a.m. service)
9/13 | Spirited Sisters at 5:30 p.m. (outdoors at Burger Bach in Carytown); contact Cathy Saunders
9/19 | Fall Schedule Continues (worship at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.)
9/19 | Youth Formation (sixth grade and older) 9:30-10:15 a.m.
9/19 | Youth Group gathering at the home of the Henderer family 5-7:30 p.m.
10/16 | Parish Workday (interior/exterior cleaning) contact Andrew Peacock
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Blessed Burleigh: Black. Classical. Episcopalian.
If you want to learn more about an influential Saint this weekend you'll have multiple opportunities. Join Dr. Paul Kwami on Fri. Sept. 10 from 6-7 p.m. (online via Zoom) as he leads a discussion about Scripture and Spirituals and raising up Black voices in predominantly White spaces like the Episcopal Church. On Sat. Sept. 11 a Community Chorus will rehearse in-person for a pop-up performance in Monroe Park at 12:15 p.m. Talented soloists will offer beautiful musical offerings between rehearsals. At 2:00 p.m. you can enjoy an hour of Audio Divina with soloist Lisa Edwards-Burrs and a time of reading, reflection, and prayer. On Sun. Sept. 12 the 10:30 a.m. worship service will celebrate the life and work of Harry Thacker Burleigh with special music. Please take a moment to sign up for the Friday or Saturday events!
Recognizing that 9/11/2021 is the 20th Anniversary of the attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville PA, the chapel at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will be open for prayer throughout the day.
Adult Choir News
This Sunday Sept. 12 we'll be celebrating influential composer, arranger and singer H.T. Burleigh with special music at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. In case you are unfamiliar with Burleigh, two previous videos of "Give Me Jesus" and "Deep River" are on the GHTC Music YouTube channel.
In case you missed the update in last week's eNews, there are some new additions to the choir—read more at ghtc.org/adult-choir-news.
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Honor Someone with Flowers on the Altar
If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, please consider a gift of flowers on the altar during Sunday worship services. Contact Judy Bowman with dates or specific requests (such as the color of the flowers—dark purple flowers are not highly visible, for example). The cost is $100 and you may also make a gift online at ghtc.org/give or by mailing a check to the church.
Praying for Healthcare Workers and Educators
Do you have a teacher, educator, or healthcare professional in your family? Please email the names of these individuals to be added to our prayer list at prayer@ghtc.org as COVID cases continue to rise.
Spirited Sisters Sept. 13
It's time for the Spirited Sisters to gather at Burger Bach in Carytown. If you'd like to be included in the reservation for outdoor dining on Monday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m., contact Cathy Saunders at 804.304.3929.
Painting, Lights, Upstairs Renovation Update
Did you see the 3 minute video from our Rev. Duane Nettles? Watch it now to see how painting, LED lighting, new ceiling tiles and other improvements are transforming the upstairs of the church! You can help support the future of our church by donating at ghtc.org/give and choosing "other" then adding "2nd Floor Renovation" to the note area (or add it to the memo line of your check).
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Youth & Adult Formation Begins Sept. 12
This fall we are restarting Christian formation via a small group model. Small groups can be diverse—you can join an existing group or start one of your own! This Sunday, Sept. 12, the Rev. Kim Reinholz will lead a discussion about Harry Thacker Burleigh in the chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m. Youth will gather upstairs (in the Youth room, the former Nursery area upstairs) from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with Kyle Bomar, Youth & Adult Formation Minister.
Youth Fall Kick-Off Sept. 19
Parents and youth (age 10 and above) mark your calendar to attend our Fall kick-off at the home of the Henderer family. The group will meet outside to enjoy food, organized games and hang out time from 5-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. Please RSVP to Kyle Bomar and plan to learn about youth ministry!
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Red Door Ministry Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering to serve at the Red Door Ministry, please complete this online form. Each week, a volunteer coordinator will be contacting volunteers as we seek to keep Red Door safe.
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