
Confirmation
This amazing group of faithful folk from Grace Church gathered to profess their faith and affirm the Baptismal Covenant at this week's Confirmation Service. We are so proud of these young disciples and excited to see where the Holy Spirit leads them forward! Pictured here with Bishop Hughes are Grace Confirmands, their family and clergy at Christ Church, Short Hills.

GRACE COMMUNITY MUSIC PRESENTS
Solace for the Soul
Join us at Grace for the concert this Friday, May 20 at 7pm.
Program features Patricia Ruggles, mezzo; Robert Long, piano; Gabriella Rengel-Rohdin, violin; Daughters of Zion; and The Gargoyles. Free will donation supports Ukraine.

SUNDAY, MAY 15
8AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Brief, spoken service
10AM Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism, Rite II
Organ & Choirs. Sunday school during the service. Nursery care available. 10AM BULLETIN
4PM Holy Eucharist Rite II
Brief, spoken service in the Chapel
May 22: Rogation Sunday
June 5: Pentecost, Holy Baptism
June 12: Choir & Acolyte Recognition
Mask Policy: All our worship services are mask-optional. Those with compromised immune systems, are unvaccinated, or experiencing any cold-like symptoms are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Choir will continue to wear masks for the time being.

spring clean-up is This Saturday!
Grab your garden gloves, pruner, weeder, shovel and wheelbarrow, and join us on Saturday, May 14 for our annual Spring Clean-Up Extravaganza! We start at 8:30AM and will be finished by 11AM.
The fun includes mulching the gardens, weeding, and clearing debris. Please join us! Contact Marilyn Musielski or Judy Jurgensen with questions.

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Just Ducky Picnic
Friday, June 3, 6:15-8:30PM, Grace Hall
Join us for an evening of games and fun as we support North Porch! Bring a picnic dinner (or take out!) We will supply beverages, chips, dessert, and, most importantly--some truly ducky games. All are invited to this event! Let us know if you think you can attend.
Admission: Items for North Porch: diapers (sizes 5 & 6), wipes, Enfamil 12.5 oz (yellow can), baby cereal, Stage 2 baby food, baby wash, diaper cream

BIBLE STUDY
Acts of the Apostles
What they did then,
& what we do now
A six-week Bible Study with Father Asa on Wednesdays, beginning May 4.
We will meet in-person at 10AM.
The evening session at 7PM will be on Grace Zoom
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The Men's Book Group will discuss The Brothers by Stephen Kinzer on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30PM. Contact Bruce Rudin for meeting location or questions.
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Tweens Game Night for youth grades 4-7. All are invited for a pizza and games night on Friday May 20, at 5:15-7:30PM (after Blue Choir finishes rehearsing). Tweens can bring their favorite board game (no video games). This evening is organized by parents with support from Father Asa and Miss Kathryn. Let us know if you have any questions.
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Youth Night Out to Stryxe
On Sunday May 22nd youth in grades 6 through 12 will join Father Asa and Miss Kathryn as they take over STRYXE in Madison from 5-7PM. Cost is $25, including food, and reservations are required by May 15 to Father Asa.
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Compline for Kids
Join us on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30PM for a time of prayer, songs and fellowship with Miss Kathryn, Father Asa, and Dr. Anne. We are planning to meet in-person, outdoors.

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Our next NJ Blood Center blood drive is Monday, June 6, between 1PM-7PM, in Grace Hall. 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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Youth Gathering!
Sunday, June 12 from 5-7:30PM youth in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to join Father Asa and Kathryn. RSVP to Miss Kathryn or Father Asa
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The Women's Book Group will discuss The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah on Monday, May 16 at 7PM in Grace Hall. Contact Judy Honohan with any questions.