Our Values
Treat every person as a child of God.
Continually grow and awaken to the presence of God in our lives.
Be always guided by honesty and integrity.
We are nourished by people of every cultural background, honoring
everyone's age, race, economic situation, gender, disability,
sexual orientation, family configuration and religious approach.
Serve God by sharing with those in need and working actively for
social justice.
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Grace Vestry
Votes to Seek Mission Status for Grace
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At a special on July 23, Grace Church's Vestry voted to apply
to the Diocese for Mission status. Mission status will make
available financial aid from the Diocese that would not otherwise
be available. This aid, it is believed, will make it possible for
Grace to continue on its road back to health. You can read the
minutes of the special Vestry meeting
here.
The Vesty meeting followed a Congregational Meeting at which
parishioners were told about the rationale for seeking Mission
status. After some discussion, the sense of those present was to
support a Vestry decision for a change in status. Prior to the
meeting, parishioners were sent a package containing information
on the proposed status change as well as information about vestry
actions this year and progress on putting together a strategic
plan. You can access the contents of this package of information
on the news page of the Grace Church web site
here.
The rationale for a change to Mission status is outlined in
Parish Administrator Jim Edgy's memo "On the Future of Grace
Church"
here. It He makes the case that at a change from Parish to
Mission status at this point has nothing but positive potential
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Education for
Ministry Classes Start in September; Information Meeting This
Sunday
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Education for Ministry (EfM) provides a safe place for lay
people to refine their faith, articulate their faith and live
their faith through a structured group learning experience.
EfM is an extension course from the School of Theology of the
University of the South at Sewanee and is sponsored by the Diocese
of Southern Ohio. EfM seminars consist of 6 to 12 adults led by a
trained mentor who meet weekly to reflect theologically and
discuss the Bible, church history and theology.
What EfM does better than any other theological education
program is to equip people to integrate their faith with their
real life experiences in ways that make sense and bring meaning to
their lives. EfM graduates attest to being able to live more full
and abundant lives. Many discover (or rediscover) their ministries
in their daily life and work. Some find themselves called to use
their talents in new ways. In all cases, those who complete the
program have new confidence in their ability to live their lives
as theologically articulate Christians.
You can read "Everything You Every Wanted to Know about EfM but
were Afraid to Ask"
here. To find out more about EfM, call mentor Ken Lyon at
513-542-2941. On the web, use your favorite search engine to
search for Education Ministry EFM. Then come to the informational
meeting on Sunday afternoon, August 13 at 2:30 in Ken's living
room in College Hill. |
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More information here ... |
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Be an Acolyte
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Did you ever wonder what it would be like to carry the cross in
procession? Light candles? Help the clergy with Eucharist? Now's
your chance; you can be an acolyte at Grace Church.
If you're a teen-ager, that's great! But if you're not, don't
let that deter you; it's never too late to carry the cross.
Call Jim Edgy in the office at 513-541-2415 if you're
interested in filling this important position. |
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