worship services
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8AM Outdoor Worship
In case of inclement weather, the service will move to the Sanctuary.
9:45AM Summer Sunday School
We will have summer Sunday School every Sunday at the Outdoor Chapel! Parents will need to sign-in their children before heading in to church!
10AM Worship in our Sanctuary
Worship service with Holy Eucharist, and choir.
10AM Live Stream on YouTube
Worship with us live at 10am or watch anytime thereafter on YouTube
4PM Worship in our Sanctuary
When gathering in-person, we will follow the latest diocese COVID guidelines. Please be aware that all recommended health and safety precautions will be observed to help keep us as safe as possible. All must wear masks while in the building. The Eucharist will be celebrated with consecrated wafer only. Distancing will take place within the pews. These guidelines may need to be adapted in the coming months.
Dear People of Grace,
We are so excited to begin our new program year on September 12, with one service at 10AM and our Annual Meeting immediately following. The pandemic has taught us to be flexible and we will use that agility in the coming year. As St. Paul wrote to the early churches, we have learned to be content and we have learned to rely on the presence of Christ.
Our schedule may have to be adapted as time passes as we respond to the direction of our Diocese and the status of the infection rate in our surrounding community. But we rejoice in our life together, and remain committed to worshipping God, forming our faith, and serving others.
Love,
midweek worship
8:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morning Prayer, Rite II on Zoom
8:30AM Wednesdays
Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer in the Sanctuary
On Sept. 22 (transferred from 9/21), we will celebrate the
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
12:15PM Wednesdays
Noonday Prayer with
Midweek Check-In on Zoom
8:30AM Saturdays
Morning Prayer, Rite I
on Zoom
worship resources
september
16 & 17
Choir Begins!
Thursday, September 16
6:45-7:15PM Daughters of Zion
7:15-8:30PM Adult Choir
8-9PM The Gargoyles
Friday, September 17
3:30-4:15PM School Choir I "Red Choir" Grades 2-5
4:15-5PM School Choir II "Blue Choir" Grades 6 -12
Contact Dr. Anne for more information.
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Monday, September 20 at 7PM
The Women's Book Group will gather to discuss The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Contact Judy Honohan for meeting details.
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Tuesday, September 21 at 7:30PM
The Men's Book Group selection this month is Forget the Alamo. Contact Bruce Rudin for meeting info.
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Chapel Choir Begins!
Friday, September 24
3:30-4PM Chapel Choir, Pre-K to Grade 1
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Please register for confirmation prior to September 19. You may email Fr Asa for additional information.
This autumn we will begin our annual Confirmation program. Any person in the Grace Church community who has completed 7th grade in 2021 or prior may take part in the Youth Confirmation program. This year classes will take place both virtually and in person, with proper safety protocols. Classes will meet (on average) two times a month on Sunday evenings beginning Sunday, September 26 and running through the end of May, 2022.
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Sunday, September 26, 11AM
Acolyte Training will be on after the 10AM service; followed by an outdoor pizza lunch. Acolytes assist at the altar, serve as torch bearers, help to carry the cross or Gospel Book in processions, and many other important liturgical duties. The program is open for anyone grade three up to Adult! No experience is necessary! Please reach out to Father Asa to learn more.
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Tuesday, September 28 at 7PM on Grace terrace. Mother Susan facilitates the Circle of Women group which is part book club, part support group and a safe place to explore our beliefs and feelings. Contact Mother Susan with any questions.
october
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Come say 'Hi"
Grace Church will have a booth at Madison's street fair, Bottle Hill Day, on Saturday, October 2, from 10AM-5PM
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Blessing of the Animals
In honor of St. Francis, we take the opportunity to bless our animal companions who are such a blessing to us. Bring your pet (on a leash or contained) for a touch-free blessing to the Outdoor Chapel on Sunday, October 3 between 3PM and 4PM.
That Sunday, the 4PM worship service will be at the Outdoor Chapel so your pet can attend as well! Chapel Choir will be participating.
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Come give blood in Grace Hall on Monday, October 4, between 1PM-7PM. Read more. Whole blood can be donated every 56 day and since Grace will be hosting blood drives every two months, dedicated blood donors will be eligible to donate at all of our drives! Register here.
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Compline for Kids
Wednesday, October 6 6:30-7PM
Bedtime prayers, songs, and community for our younger members and their families.
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Save the date for a Youth Event on Sunday, October 24, from 5PM to 7PM for a those in 8th grade and up! Fun!
Food Ingathering
every Sunday 10am-noon
Stop Grace Church by to drop off non-perishables,
Learn more. Contact Barbara Hughes.