In response to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace Church is open for limited in-person worship and visiting hours. Most events will remain virtual for the time being. |
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11 am Morning Prayer and Sermon
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Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring, preaching
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas Szczerba
Music:
The Adult Choir
Dr. Patrick Allen, organ
THIS WEEK:
Outdoor
Children's Chapel
with Father Thomas!
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 virtual, and in the church on open days!
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Dear Friends,
Earlier this week I was out to dinner with Stacie, James, and Luke at a local restaurant. Nearby was a large party of people that was so loud we had to raise our own voices in order to carry on a conversation. After a wonderful meal we threaded our way through crowded tables towards the exit. It was only then that it struck me. The restaurant was full. Every table was occupied. No one was wearing masks. It was a scene that would have been impossible only a month or so ago. Thanks to the coronavirus vaccines, the pandemic is losing its grip on society and New York City – though definitely bruised – is bouncing back.
This coming Sunday will represent a step toward recovery at Grace Church. Ever since we reopened for in-person worship last September we have hosted a “coffee-less coffee hour” outdoors after the 11 am service. Even on the coldest, rainiest days a brave band of parishioners would gather outside the north transept door to enjoy a bit of fellowship. Well, this week we will still be coffee-less, but we will be serving refreshments of another sort: soft drinks, mimosas, and even cookies on the lawn of Huntington Close. In regular times this would be the Sunday of our parish picnic. This year we won’t be serving up the burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings, but we do want to be as festive as possible in celebrating the conclusion of the choir season and other programs as well. It is time for summer – and time to plan what it will mean to be back in full swing come September.
This week is also the final Sunday Forum of the season. Julia will be the presenter, leading a discussion on spiritual discernment. How do we go about discovering God’s will? How do we put it into practice? Join the conversation on Zoom or in-person in the Reception Room (where coffee is available :) . Check out the details, below.
See you in church. Bring your sunglasses for the picnic!
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9:00 am Holy Eucharist and Sermon |
On Easter Day we re-launched the 9 am Sunday service. In pre-pandemic times it was part of our regular Sunday worship offerings at 9 am, 11 am, and 6 pm. It was a joy to gather again for the first time at 9 am since March 8, 2020. Going forward we plan to continue with an in-person 9 am Sunday Eucharist (not on the livestream) and 11 am as always, in-person and on the livestream. We expect to re-launch the 6 pm Eucharist in the Chantry in September.
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring, preaching
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
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10:00 am Children's Chapel
(over Zoom) (New time!)
Join Mother Julia and Father Thomas from 10 - 10:25 am to say our hellos, read and discuss the story of the day from our Children’s Bible, and then say our prayers together. (Designed for ages 4-10, but the whole family is welcome.) For Zoom access, please see The Weekly Epistle or email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba well in advance of the event.
June 13th will be the final Children's Chapel before summer recess.
Meeting ID: 618 396 533
Password: praisegod
One tap mobile
+19294362866, 618396533# US (New York)
NOTE TO PARENTS:
This week during the 11 am service, we will hold an outdoor Children's Chapel with masks and social distancing. Details below.
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10 am Sunday Forum: A Conversation on Discernment
Our final Sunday Forum before a summer recess will take place this Sunday. It will be led by the Rev. Julia Macy Offinger and will focus on discernment. What is it? How is it a part of our faith? You can attend in person from the Reception Room or tune in on Zoom. For Zoom access, please see this link
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11:00 am Holy Eucharist
Church is open
for in-person worship!
Clergy:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring, preaching
The Rev. Julia Macy Offinger
The Rev. Thomas John Szczerba Jr.
Music:
The Adult Choir, 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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Parish Picnic – June 6th - After the 11 am service we will close out the program year with as much of a parish picnic as the CDC allows us to have! We anticipate lite-bites and beverages on the lawn of Huntington Close.
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Please Get Fully Vaccinated |
Vaccines against Covid-19 are now available for anyone 16 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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Church is Open
Four Days per Week
Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 3 pm
with Noonday Prayer at 12:15 pm
Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
with Evening Prayer at 6 pm
Sunday, 9 am to 12:30 pm
with Worship Service at 11 am
All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
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Grace Parish Showcase Sponsored by the Grace Church Women - Online Now! |
We have had a great response to this project, which attempts to display how the creative spirit of our people was at work during the lockdown. Many have submitted, photography, videos, art, stories, and photos of themselves and their families and more!
The show is live! Find it here. Don't miss it! |
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The Weekly Pledge Envelopes have arrived for our Pledging households. If you would like to have your box of Pledge Envelopes set out in the Nave on Sunday, please email Matthew Kopp
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No Ordinary Time: 2021 Annual Campaign |
All parishioners and friends of Grace Church are asked to support our mission by pledging -- or promising -- a financial gift for the coming year. To make your pledge, please fill out the pledge envelope you received in the mail at home. You can place it in the offering plate any Sunday, or mail it to the parish office as soon as you can.
You may also make your pledge at the link below (You have all of 2021 to make your payments!)
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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
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,337800858# US (New York)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Enter, Rest, Pray (CHURCH IS OPEN)
Tuesday, noon–3 pm, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm, and Thursday, noon–3 pm. All are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth, and to observe posted safety guidelines.
Wednesday - Women’s Bible Study (over Zoom) – 10:30 am-noon – Long-running program of guided Bible study and discussion for women. For Zoom access info, please see the link below or email the Rev. Julia Macy Offinger well before the event.
Meeting ID: 896 065 849
One tap mobile
+19294362866,,896065849# US (New York)
20s & 30s Pub Theology on June 10th from 6:30pm-7:30pm (over Zoom) - All parishioners in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a discussion on Rowan Williams book, Tokens of Trust. For Zoom access, email the Rev. Thomas Szczerba well before the event.
Bach at Noon
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Summer Break for Wednesday Evening Prayer - June 9th will be our final evening prayer service of the season in the current hybrid format. Our current plans are to resume the Wednesday 6 pm Eucharist in the chantry come September after the summer recess. Stay tuned as the plans develop.
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June 13th will be the final Children's Chapel both in-person and on zoom before a summer recess. We will resume Children's Chapel/Sunday School in September. We will have more details on that in the summer as plans continue to develop.
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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 ministry. Let’s see how many jars we can collect. Collection baskets are near the doors of the main church.
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In our immediate prayers:
Marty Kaegel
Lucy
In our Continuing Prayers:
Claudia Paoloni
Tom Hall
Josephine Ferraiuolo
For those who have died:
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Send your photos of milestone events for possible publication in the Weekly Epistle to Matthew Kopp, Membership and Development Manager.
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