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| News for
and about Grace Episcopal Church |
October 10,
2007 | |
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| Dear Friend,
There has been a great deal of activity
at Grace these past two weeks and there is more to
come!
Anita
Triggs, editor
eGraceNotes@gracecollegehill.org |
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Vote on
Bylaws This Sunday
A brief parish meeting will be
held in the sanctuary at the end of service to review and vote
on the revised Grace Church By-laws. By-laws need to be
re-registered with the Secretary of State every 10 years and
our present church size dictates some minor
revisions. |
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Grace Church Celebrates Early
Thanksgiving
Ignoring a record-breaking heat wave, Grace Episcopal
Church celebrated Thanksgiving on Sunday, October
7!
The occasion was the first return visit of the Rt. Rev.
Kenneth Price to College Hill since he met with the desperate
and nearly dissolving congregation nearly two years ago and
helped them re-organize and re-energize.
This Sunday was a far different scene that was
highlighted by a jubilant worship service, an expanded
choir, a strong message of congratulations and
affirmation from Bishop Price, and a Thanksgiving dinner with
all the trimmings cooked and served to everyone present by
several dedicated (and hot!) members. But it was
definitely Thanksgiving Day at Grace Church, despite the
heat.
The Thanksgiving also took the form of offering plates
heaped with signed "estimated offering" commitments for
2008. The 140-year old congregation, which became a
mission in 2007, was expressing its thanks to God for many
helping hands from throughout the diocese over the past two
years and its belief in the future of its mission in College
Hill, an urban neighborhood. Many of these helpers were
named and applauded during the Bishop's sermon including
emeritus rector, the Rev. Raymond Betts, interim clergy the
Rev. David Howard and the Rev. John Bower, and Grace's
energetic new vicar, the Rev. Ernestein
Flemister.
The celebration and thanks continued during the
Thanksgiving dinner when Bishop Price was presented with a VIP
ribbon and Parish Administrator, Jim Edgy, was singled
out and presented with a certificate and gifts. Mr. Edgy, who
is also the organist/choirmaster, is credited with beginning
the rejuvenation in the time of the leadership vacuum by
helping members develop a strategic plan and prepare grant
requests to the diocese as well as a business plan for
long-range self-sufficiency.
No wonder Thanksgiving came a bit early for this
congregation.
Contributed by Grace Staples, Grace Episcopal
Church
Photo by Kenneth Lyon, Grace Episcopal
Church
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| The Reverend James Leo Visits
Grace
Grace welcomed The Rev. James Leo on Sunday,
October 14 as our celebrant and guest preacher. Fr. Leo
is the former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral and is
responsible for the outstanding renovation there. Prior
to that, he was the Dean of the American Cathedral in Paris,
France. A coffee hour was hosted in the church following
service in appreciation of Rev. Leo's
visit. |
| Volunteers Needed!!!
We need Ushers and help with
the Healing Service. If you can assist please contact
Jim
Edgy. |
Calling All For
Recall!!
Laura Hall, a member of Grace's Health
and Wellness committee, will continue to lead Body
Recall and Yoga classes. The cost is $11 per session.
BODY RECALL (Wednesdays at 10:00 am). Body
recall is a different approach to movement and exercise.
It is a safe and gentle movement class designed by Dorothy
Chrisman of Berea College in Kentucky. It was originally
developed to assist the "living longer" population to regain
or call back the vitality and flexibility of the body.
However, it is appropriate for all ages. You will not be
tired, sweaty or exhausted from the classes. It is FUN with
FELLOWSHIP! You may need to DO it to BELIEVE
it!!!
YOGA (Wednesdays at 4:00 pm). Beginning
gentle Hatha Yoga classes appropriate for everyone 10 years
and older. We will be practicing pranayama (breath
control), asana (movements) and mudra (gestures). Please
wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
A few yoga mats will be available for purchase in
class.
Call Grace Church at 513-542-2415 for information or
to sign up. | |
| The Episcopal Church
Women's Annual Conference
is Saturday, October
27 at Procter Conference Center. Our Vicar will
preach. We would like to have several people there
representing Grace Church. The registration fee is
$25. If you can attend, please see Florence
Poyer. |
| Hip Hop Mass Scheduled
Grace Church will host its first Hip Hop Mass on
Saturday, November 17th at 5:00 pm. The Hip Hop Mass
is the marriage of Hip Hop Music and worship.
The service will feature students from Aiken High School as
well as performing groups from other local churches. The
combination of music, poetry, and dance is guaranteed to
awaken the soul. More details coming soon!
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St. Clare Church is having
a Mardi Gras Party,
Saturday, October 27 at 6:00pm. For more information, call
513-541-2100. | | |
