Growing in Faith. Creating an Inclusive Community.
Serving with Compassion. Working for Social Justice.
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May 15
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist
in person at
8 am, 9:15 am, and 11 am
online at 11 am
Pre-registration no longer required.
Online service can be viewed on our live Vimeo feed. We are no longer offering a live Zoom service.
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Reminder: The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Sunday, May 22nd in the church following the 10 am service. There will only be one service that day.
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175th Anniversary Gala
Last call to register!
Register by Saturday, May 14th at noon.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
6:30 – 9:30 pm in the Guild Hall
A celebratory fundraiser for Grace Church! Join fellow parishioners and friends of Grace as we honor the rich past of our congregation — 175 years of faith, community, service and justice — and through our generosity, show our dedication to its future.
Wine and Sparkling Beverages
Hot and Cold Hors d’Oeuvres + Champagne
Birthday Cake, Coffee and Tea
A Grace Church Trivia Contest — With Prizes
Silent Auction Items
And a Special Surprise Raffle
Ticket Price: $125 per person
To purchase a ticket, please register here or Call the Parish Office at (718)-624-1850.
Proceeds will help finance Grace Church ministries in support of our Core Values of Growing in Faith, Creating an Inclusive Community, Serving With Compassion, and Working for Social Justice.
A limited number of subsidized tickets will be available for a free-will offering.
Contact the Rector in confidence for more information.
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This Week in the North Room:
Human Rights and Refugees and Ukraine
As a part of our consciousness-raising and information gathering about what is happening to our sisters and brothers in Ukraine and other war-torn regions, William G. O'Neill will lead a conversation in the North Room this Sunday, May 15th after the 11 am service. William is an expert in international law specializing in humanitarian, human rights, and refugee law. He was Senior Advisor on Human Rights in the UN Mission in Kosovo, Chief of the UN Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda, and led the Legal Department of the UN/OAS Mission in Haiti. He has testified before both US houses of Congress on human rights, refugees, and humanitarian emergencies.
Purchase a delicious baked item for our Ukraine fund-raising effort and join us in the North Room for this provocative conversation.
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Please Help to Aid Families in Ukraine
The crisis for families in war-torn Ukraine has touched us all as Christians and Americans. Over the past two weeks a committee has gathered to discuss ways in which Grace Church can help support our Eastern European brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Events are being planned to increase our awareness of the needs of Ukrainian families under attack in their homeland or those who have been forced to flee. By expanding our knowledge of the crisis and learning more about Ukrainian history and culture, we can find ways to help these families in need.
We kicked off events on Mother’s Day by giving out our annual Mother’s Day flowers in blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag and by offering a selection of Ukrainian baked goods at coffee hour. Over the arc of time between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day , we will continue the cultural and fund raising efforts with guest speakers, Ukrainian musical offerings, bake sales, and activities for children. We plan to expand our annual BBQ on June 19th with a “Taste of Ukraine," showcasing delicacies and sweet treats from their homeland.
All fundraising will be targeted for Ukrainian charities, primarily Episcopal Relief and Development’s Ukrainian efforts.
We hope you will join us and give generously to help our brothers and sisters in need.
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Bake Sale
Thank you to Linda Wexelblatt for the wonderful Ukrainian pastries she provided at all the Coffee Hours last Sunday to help kickoff our Aid to Ukraine Campaign.
Reminder : Bake Sales will take place this Sunday at the 8 am and 11 am Coffee Hours.
Bakers are needed to support this effort. If you have a favorite baked good, please share it with us. Proceeds will go to our Ukrainian brothers and sisters.
Thank you!
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Organ Recital this Sunday
Our Organist-Choirmaster, Paul Olson, will be featured in an organ recital here at Grace Church this Sunday, May 15 at 4:00 pm.
The recital is a benefit for the scholarship program of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Guild of Organists to help the financial needs of young organists in their studies.
A $20 donation is suggested at the door. An informal reception will follow.
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Stroller Group Spring Gathering!
Join us May 15th immediately following the 9:15 am service for a Stroller Group potluck brunch! Stop by for fellowship with other families with young children at Grace. Reconnect with those you may have not seen lately and hopefully meet a new friend or two!
Who: Parents with youngsters (generally pre-K and below although older siblings are always welcome to join in on the fun).
What: A potluck brunch. We will have a fun craft for the little ones and plenty of space for them to run around and play.
Where: The gym.
Why: We are blessed to have many young families at Grace; we hope this is an opportunity to reconvene after a long winter and before many head off for the summer!
We welcome any brunch potluck donations you'd like to share. If interested, sign up here:
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Mother's Day Flowers at Grace Church
Grace Church women received blue and yellow flowers (colors of the Ukrainian flag), in solidarity with Ukrainian women, for Mother’s Day.
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Grace Church’s Fourth Annual Multicultural Day Celebration
Save the event date: October 23, 2022
Join us for our next planning meeting on Sunday, June 12th, at 10 am in the Hope Library on the 3rd floor of the Parish Hall. Anyone with an international background and/or interest in celebrating our international diversity is welcome to join. This annual celebration aligns with Grace Church’s second Core Value: “Creating an Inclusive Community.” For more information, please contact Denise Young Farrell, dlyfarrell@gmail.com or Allison Robinson, A.robinson2@verizon.net.
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Get Ready Grace Church:
Springtime is Farming Time!!
Grace Church is returning to Red Hook Farms on our designated second Saturday of the month, May 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, and we need you! This second Saturday commitment will continue throughout the farming season, which ends in November.
Our relationship with Red Hook Farms aligns perfectly with Grace’s Core Values! By contributing your time and talent, you serve with compassion in an underserved community. Further, by supporting a sustainable urban agricultural enterprise that financially benefits the local community, you are working for social justice to address food insecurity by improving access to healthy and affordable food.
Farm volunteers must be 14 years or older; those younger must be accompanied by a parent. All volunteers must complete the COVID-19 screener form before arriving at the farm. If you want to sign up for the May 14th date, please e-mail Cara Dorr at caradorr@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 9th.
If you cannot come out to the farm, but want to support urban agriculture and youth empowerment, consider signing up for the Red Hook Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). You will receive seasonal and fresh weekly produce, grown right here at the Red Hook Farms, at affordable prices! For more information about CSA, click here and to register. Thank you for your support!
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Grace Church Moms Small Group
Hoping to connect with other moms at Grace? We are re-envisioning our seasonal Parents Book Club as a Moms small group, where we will focus on getting to know one another and discussing bite-size content [podcasts/articles/book chapters] to make it simple and stress-free to join the conversation!
Our kick-off gathering will be on Wednesday, May 25 from 8 until 9 PM via Zoom, where we will discuss the broader vision for the group and shape our future meetings/discussion topics together. We will also make time to discuss a podcast episode from author Kate Bowler on Tolerating Imperfection (you can read or listen from here). If you're interested in joining the group, please contact smyates@gmail.com to join the email list.
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Hey Youth Group: Let's Bowl!
On Sunday, May 22nd we’ll head north to Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg for some friendly competition with the Youth Group from Grace Church Manhattan. The fun starts at 3:30pm.
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Stump the Clergy
Attention all K-12 kids: on Sunday June 12th at 10 am, leave your parents behind and join the Revs. Allen, Erika, Leandra and Chris in the North Room for a brand new event. Stump the Clergy is a chance to ask the clergy team absolutely anything you want. Have a burning question about Church, God, or everyday life? Bring it on!
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EFM Fall 2022 Openings
The Education for Ministry (EFM) Seminar program at Grace Church welcomes inquiries from those interested in joining the Fall 2022 program.
This 4 year course of study provides a framework for individuals to connect faith to their daily lives through reading and discussion. Meeting once a week in a group of up to 12, and led by mentors trained to facilitate the experience, you will begin to think theologically, reflect faithfully, and speak civilly when confronted by beliefs and principles in opposition to your own. You will learn how to articulate your faith and shape your faith into action.
The Grace program meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30-9 PM September to June with breaks at holidays. Previous students who didn't complete all 4 years are welcome to return. Both Grace members and those from other parishes are invited to participate. Registration closes July 30th.
For more information:
Contact Co-mentor Kim Lovejoy, kim.lovejoy@gmail.com, 646-335-5080, or speak to an EFM participant in your parish.
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Dodge YMCA's 17th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser: Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are now available here for the Dodge YMCA's 17th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser on Thursday, May 19th at 6PM at the Green Building on Union Street!! Please join Dodge Y Board Members Steve Dietz, Barbara Lowe, Amy Rowland, and the Rev. Dr. Allen Robinson at this fun and festive event in support of a very important Brooklyn institution.
Despite losing half of its income over the past couple of years due to the pandemic, the Dodge Y has continued to support neighborhood families with after-school, camp and teen programs. The timing of this party is especially important: with the school year ending soon, many NYC kids will need a safe place to go while their caregivers work. The Dodge Y runs wonderful day camps for kids, and we are hoping to raise enough money to help make camp accessible to every kid who needs a spot.
To purchase tickets or make a donation to support the Dodge YMCA, please click HERE. It would be wonderful to have many Grace parishioners in attendance!!! Please reach out to Amy Rowland with any questions at amyerowland@gmail.com.
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Rector’s Bible Study
The Rector’s Bible Study group will return on April 26th. The Bible Study meets every Tuesday from 10:30 am - noon.
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Evening Prayer
Grace Church offers Evening Worship every Tuesday - Friday at 5pm online.
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Parish Prayer Concerns & Thanksgivings
In thanksgiving for all who worked so hard on the Gala evening celebration of Grace Church’s 175th Anniversary. That we, strengthened by the Risen Christ, may be firm in our faith, bear witness to his commandment of love, and offer welcome to all people. For all whose work points to a new heaven and new earth, especially those who fight poverty, homelessness, hunger, and unequal justice. In thanksgiving for our God, who comes down from heaven and makes his home among us, making all things new; by his grace, may we live in hope and endure suffering without falling prey to corruption. That God will protect those who are experiencing persecution and hardship, and help them to love in the face of fear and hate. That God will bless our President, our Governor and our Mayor with vision, courage and compassion for all whom they govern. For peace and justice for the people of Ukraine, Russia, and all who are caught up in wars. For relief for all who suffer from catastrophic flooding, or from drought and wildfires, and for blessing for those who are good stewards of earth and its inhabitants. For all who struggle to afford food and shelter, and for those who are homeless. For those whose lives have been affected by gun violence this week. For those who have been commended to our prayers, especially Sarah Jane; Joyce; Shaily & family; Nadal; Judith; Linda; Scott; Vivian H.; Lenore; Karl S.; Janice; Mike; Marcelle; Joe D. & family; Bill; Heleen; Sonia; Anita; Linda C.; Tom; Noreen K.; Cary; Aria & Ruah; Gwen & Marybeth; Stephanie; and all who suffer from COVID. For all who have died, especially Ron Godfrey, cousin of John Colón, and all who have lost their lives in war. For all who mourn.
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Sunday Services
We are happy to announce we have returned to in-person services at 8 am, 9:15 am, and 11 am. All are welcome. Masks are no longer required to attend Sunday services. We have child care available for those who need it during the 9:15 am and 11 am services.
Coffee hour is back! Please join us for coffee and snacks after each service.
The 11 am service will continue to be live-streamed for anyone unable to attend in person.
If you have any questions about our worship schedule, please contact Melissa Kelly, Parish Administrator, at parishoffice@gracebrooklyn.org or (718) 624-1850 x 10.
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Giving to Grace
We are happy to let you know that you may make a pledge or general offering donations by text!
Please send a text to 73256 with the message "GraceBrooklyn". The first time, you will be prompted to provide your name and address, including your card number. If you save that information for future use, the second offering by text will be immediate. You may also make one-time pledge payments and general offering donations online here.
If you would like to set up a recurring pledge payment on Realm, please contact Melissa Kelly, parish administrator, for an invitation to join.
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In Remembrance or Gratitude...
Altar flowers are a wonderful way to express gratitude for life's blessings or memorialize a loved one.
If you would like to contribute Altar flowers, please contact Marilyn Grant. An acknowledgment will be included in the service bulletin.
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Weekday Visits to Grace
When you visit please use the Clergy Door, which is the first door on your right in the Hicks Street courtyard.
To minimize traffic, particularly while children are at school, please refrain from moving through the Parish Hall. The restroom at the back of the sanctuary is available for your use. We thank you!
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