This new group is the continuation of the lively "Faith Club" book discussion group.  During these discussions, it quickly became clear that there is much to be gained through an open and honest discussion of issues of faith among people with differing backgrounds. Those present came to see that Grace has more than enough diversity among its members and friends to support a real growth experience for us as individuals and as a church.

Most of us have questions about our faith that continue to nag us. Come to the parlor after church Sunday and contribute them to the list of questions to be dealt with in subsequent meetings.

The first "real" meeting of the new group will convene over brunch at the home of Bennyce Hamilton after church on Sunday, April 13. Current thinking is that subsequent meetings will take place on 2^nd and 4^th Sundays over brunch in other folks' homes. 

Finally, thanks to Mary McLain for organizing the "Faith Club" discussions which led to the development of this exciting new discussion series.

Beginning April 19 and each 3^rd Saturday thereafter, there will be a quiet service of Evening Prayer, followed by the opportunity for people to give their confessions if they so desire. 

This will be a short, meditative service with no music or other embellishments--just a time to quietly sit and meditate, pray and give thanks to God for his goodness.  The service begins at 5:00 p.m.

The cost of supporting a child at the Rafiki School is between $40 and $50 per month.  If you are willing to pledge toward this, please let Ernestein or Jim know.

• Ruth Bertram for polishing the brass wall sconces in the Peace Chapel; 
• Susan Dewbrey for taking time to fold all the bulletins for the extra Holy Week services as well as doing it each week; 
• Bob Jones, our Sexton, who works hard to keep our building in good shape; 
• The Choir who has excelled during a difficult time;
  
• The Altar and Flower Guilds who always do an excellent job but spent much extra time at Easter;
  
• Jim Edgy, who prepared bulletin after bulletin and generally helped keep things together;
  
• All who supported our Easter services;
  
• And especially to our Vicar, Ernestein C. Flemister, who prepared for and made our Holy Week a special one.
  

Integrity is the Episcopal organization for gay and lesbian members and their families and friends.  In Cincinnati's Gay Pride Parade on June 15 we hope to have more than 100 marchers from our churches to demonstrate the Episcopal Church's love and acceptance for all people.  The Rev. Paula Jackson will be the parade marshal and Bishop Breidenthal is planning to attend the Mass on the Green following the parade.  More information will be available in the near future.

• The Rev. Dan Weyand-Giese, First United Church of Christ
  
• Timothy Ovia, Nouveau Chamber Youth Orchestra
• The Rev. Joe Boone, Chaplain, Twin Towers Retirement Community
• The Rev. Drew Smith, College Hill Presbyterian Church
• Ron Whitt, Community Youth Worker, Christ's Community in College Hill
• The Rev. Harold "Chappie" Chapman, Past Chair, Christ's Community in College Hill
• Dr. Don Shegog, Hilltop United Methodist Church
• Carolyn Lindsley, Hilltop United Methodist Church
• The Rev. Roy Rogers, Second Baptist Church
• The Rev. Ray Betts, Grace Episcopal Church
  
• The Rev. Ernestein C. Flemister, Grace Episcopal Church