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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Grace Bible Study--What's It About?
 I was looking for a better understanding of what is written in the Bible, so on my second week of attending Grace Church I thought I'd see what went on at Bible Study. I'm glad I did. I've been going ever since.
We study the readings that will be used at the upcoming service and discuss "what stands out" about what was said. We share our knowledge , thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I'm learning more about the Bible and also more about myself, the fellowship, and the people around me. Thanks to Ken Lyon and the people of Grace for this opportunity.
Thanks to Don Wake for this article.
The Bible Study class meets every Sunday at 9 am in the parlor. Try it! |
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World Sound Healing Day Coming to Grace Friday, February 15
 World Sound Healing Day--a sonic valentine for the earth--will be celebrated at Grace Church on Friday February 15, from 7 to 9 pm. It'll be held in the sanctuary, where the great acoustics will enhance the sounds.
Connect with hundreds of thousands on the planet for the 11th Annual World Sound Healing Day, founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman.
Become a Sonic Co-Creator. Enjoy standout musicians, sound healers and audience toning "AH" for the heart....
Featuring:- Ron Esposito ~ Emcee, Crystal Bowls
- Pat Kelly ~ Piano
- Roxana Imam ~ Clarinet
- Billy Larkin ~ Piano/Vocals
- Janice T. Sunflower ~ Native American Flute
- Audrey Causilla ~ Chant/Harmonium
- Randy Brewer ~ Mandolin/Tabla/Vocals
- Devin Brooks ~ Sound Engineer/Crystal Bowls
- Baoku Moses ~ African Drums
- John Rodgers ~ Guitar
- Daishon Woody ~ Hand Drums
- Rev. Frieda Hughes ~ Vocal Toning
Doors open at 6:30pm. Suggested Love Donation: $10
Contact Audrey Causilla, producer, for information (513.374.1783, causilla@yahoo.com) or for more information on Jonathan Goldman and the 2013 World Sound Healing Day Video see worldsoundhealingday.org. J White is the Grace Church contact for this event. You can hear a live interview with World Sound Healing Day organizers on Tuesday, February 5, on WAIF radio, 88.3MHz from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. HEAL OUR PLANET! HEAL OUR WATERS! RAISE OUR CONSCIOUSNESS! |
 A Four-fold Benedictine Blessing
May God bless you with a restless discomfort about easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships, so that you may seek truth boldly and love deep within your heart.
May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly work for justice, freedom, and peace among all people.
May God bless you with the gift of tears to shed with those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, or the loss of all that they cherish, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and transform their pain into joy.
May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you really CAN make a difference in this world, so that you are able, with God's grace, to do what others claim cannot be done.
And the blessing of God the Supreme Majesty and our Creator,
Jesus Christ the Incarnate Word who is our brother and Savior,
and the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Guide,
be with you and remain with you, this day and forevermore.
by Sr. Ruth Fox, OSB (1985)
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Education for Ministry to get New Texts
 The January Education for Ministry eNewsletter outlines some changes in the curriculum of this popular Christian formation program. You can see the newsletter here. Education for Ministry (EfM) is a way for interested people to learn more about the Christian tradition and about its implications for their lives. An Education for Ministry class meets at Grace Church weekly. Contact Hawley Todd (todd@episcopalhealing.org, 513-967-6581) for more information. Read more about EfM in Grace Church's online file cabinet here: gracecollegehill.blogspot.com/search/label/EfM
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, Ken Lyon, Carl, Jackie, Robb Martin, Kim Martin, Melissa, The Erik Handy Family, The Darryl Handy Family, The Burlew Family, Jordan and Brandie, Bill and Viola, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, Derek, Rhonda, The Partin Family, Mitchell, Bob, Jo Jo, Jared, Shirley L. Allen, Melissa, David , Marrilee Atkins, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Tom, Rita Lyon, Anna Keefer, Christine Zuniga, Cornell Bryant, Pastor Rita and Family, Karen and Diane, KiKi, The Coal Miners and their families who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Our President and Our Country, Judith , Peter Hawkins, Doug Jones, Katrina Gamble, Donna, Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Aaron Watson, Vance, Kathy Wills, Thom Shumann, East Price Hill and The Lauck Family, Don Wake, Patience, Emily Bellingham, Peggy Partin, Cleo Leach, Tracy Siemer, Jackie Millay and her mother Birdie. Prayers for "shut-ins," (members and friends who are often not able to attend) are asked for Nancy Hall, Janet Henthorn, Mary Jane Showers, Elizabeth Kelly, Jane Strohmeier, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Jo Carroll, Anne Henneberg. To add or subtract from this list, please contact the Church Office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org) with the names of the persons to be included on this list. If you email, please place "Prayer Request" in the subject line. Please also indicate whether the name of the prayer recipient is to be listed in the bulletin. Names remain on the list for about a month. Please let us know if people should be put back on the list. Pastoral Care. If you need pastoral care or know of someone who does, please call or email the office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org). Keep us informed about about illness, hospital stays, requests for visits, communion, and prayers for special concerns.
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 Selected Short Subjects
Bishop Gene Robinson reflects on his tenure as Episcopal Bishop in the Huffington Post. Sam Spade and Hawley Todd recommend this interview of the first (openly) gay bishop in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion.
Give Up Stress--Embrace Your Chi. Jackie Millay is conducting workshops at Grace Church from noon to 3 pm on Saturday, February 9. At the workshops, you'll learn about your vital lifeforce (chi) energy through the ancient Chinese systems of ChiKung/TaiChi. You'll cultivate relaxation. You'll learn to gather and store the Chi, open and balance the flow of energy through your meridians & much more. You'll learn a TaiChi dance form, "WuChin", which means the five elements. This is a movement meditation repeating in 4 directions. There are two workshops:
- ChiKung from noon to 1:30pm ($30)
- TaiChi from 1:30 to 3pm ($30).
You can attend both for $55. Contact Jackie at 513-405-1514 or 513-541-4900.
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Restoring Authentic Identity Coming to Grace Church
For more information, see connectionssp.org. Rhonda Sharp is the Grace Church contact for this event.
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The "Mo-Tones Big Band" Celebrates Mardi Gras
Remember the great concert in the Great Hall given by the the Queen City Rainbow Band's "Mo-Tones Big Band?" Now the QCRB is sponsoring their annual Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, February 16, beginning at 8pm at the Cabaret featuring the "Mo-Tones Big Band." It is sure to be an exciting evening of great music, dancing, and fun.
The Cabaret is located above the Below Zero Lounge at 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati. $5 tickets will be sold at the door. Bring extra cash for raffle items.
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Coming Attractions
The online Grace Church Calendar lists most everything we know about that's happening at Grace Church. Here's a snapshot of a week's worth of the online calendar as of today. If something's not listed, or if you see errors, please tell the office (office@gracecollegehill.org, 513-541-2415).
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Worship Service Schedule & Participants
Here is the worship schedule through the end of March 2013, as of today. The up-to-date schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org). If you're scheduled and can't make it, find a substitute and let Ken Lyon ( webmaster@gracecollegehill.org, 513-542-2941) know so the schedule can be updated.
Sunday Service Participants are needed in all volunteer positions. We will provide training as needed. We are a Common Ministry Parish - everyone is encouraged to serve. Contact Judy Handy (jhandy23@cinci.rr.com, 513-681-5829). Sunday, January 27: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 3: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Usher: Don Wake
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 10: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Toussaint Thrower
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Bill Jenne
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Wednesday, February 13, Noon: Ash Wednesday Service- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People:
- Usher: Roger Perna
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
Wednesday, February 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, February 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: Ruth Bertram, Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 24: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, Carol Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 3: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Wanda Miller, John Thayer
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 10: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Wednesday, March 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, March 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Litany of Healing: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Don Wake
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Thursday, March 28, 7:30 PM: Maundy Thursday- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Friday, March 28, Noon to 3PM: Community Good Friday Service- Several Preachers, including:
Sunday, March 31: Easter Day, Eucharist II- Celebrants: The Revs. Bob Hufford and David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Bill Jenne
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
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