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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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The Greater Grace Church Community
Not too long ago, we began describing Grace Church as "A Spiritual Home Where All are Welcome." Soon thereafter, we added "A Healing Place in a Broken World." At first, these were statements of intent; lately they are becoming more and more a reality, as more and more are becoming part of Grace Church's Extended Community of Friends. We are learning to think of all those who participate in some way in life in or around Grace Church as part of Grace Church's Extended Family. In addition to those involved in Grace Church's Sunday worship and Wednesday night Healing services, there are many others who are in some way a part of the life of Grace Church:
- The people from all walks of life who come to the free Community Dinner at Grace twice a month.
- The members of the Queen City Rainbow Band who have made their home at Grace Church for over ten years.
- Participants in several groups with a healing emphasis that meet at Grace. These include
- ChiKung and TaiChi classes.
- Iyengar Yoga classes.
- Oneness Blessing (Deeksha).
- World Sound Healing Day.
- Narcotics Anonymous.
- Members of the Life Renewal Fellowship Church who have been meeting at Grace for several years.
- The parolees come to Grace for fellowship and a meal while they earn community service credit.
- Education for Ministry students who come to Grace from all over Greater Cincinnati.
- The homeless whom Grace members serve through Interfaith Hospitality Net.
- The people come to Grace to use our beautiful sanctuary and newly-redecorated conference rooms for weddings, receptions and meetings
In the past, we've thought of our membership as those who attend Sunday morning worship. Now, we need to find ways of making this concept of the Extended Family of Grace Church a reality in the minds of all involved. Article contributed by Ken Lyon, whose thinking was inspired by a conversation that Bishop Breidenthal had with Mission Council during his recent visitation. |
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 Oneness Blessing Coming to Grace Every Tuesday Oneness Blessing College Hill will begin meeting weekly at Grace Church starting this Tuesday, February 19, at 7 pm. There is no charge, though a donation is welcome to cover costs. You can come early for conversation and community at 6:30. This experiential event lasts for roughly 1-1/2 hours. You don't need to bring anything, chairs and blankets are provided. We hope to be blessed by your presence! The Oneness Blessing is a dogma-free, subtle energy transmission for the purpose of personal growth, enhanced meditation and a on-going quieting of the mind. Some people that experience the Oneness Blessing report strong spiritual experiences, positive changes in their lives, and becoming immersed in in a field of ease and joy that follows them into their daily life. The Oneness Blessing facilitates deeper connection to your personal spiritual path and religious beliefs. In fact many of the world's major religious leaders, including The Dali Lama approve of the process. See the Oneness Blessing College Hill Meetup page here. You can read more about Oneness here: onenessuniversity.org. Questions? Contact Matt Ziegler (mattzman@yahoo.com). |
Annual Meeting Coming Sunday
This Sunday after worship, all members and friends are invited to come together to elect officers, hear reports, and enjoy lunch. Lunch will be pot-luck; bring a dish to pass if you can. The Nominating Committee (Mary McClain and Ken Lyon) expects to make several nominations for various offices. Other nominations may be made at the meeting, with the permission of the nominee. Wardens are the chief lay officers of an Episcopal church. In the absence of a resident clergy, they provide the overall executive function. The following have agreed to be nominated: - Roger Perna for another 1-year term as Senior Warden.
- Wanda Miller for another 1-year term as Junior Warden.
Mission Council is responsible for stewardship, business & finances, maintenance of the physical plant, administration and oversight, hiring new staff and appointing leadership as needed. It consists of the Wardens and six to nine members who meet monthly. The following have agreed to be nominated to Mission Council:
- Hawley Todd for a 1-year term.
- John Thayer, Ruth Bertram and Sam Spade for 3-year terms.
Remaining on Mission Council are David Mukasa, J White, and Ken Lyon. Assuming that all nominees are elected, we will have seven Mission Council Members, so there are two more positions available, if there are others who wish to serve. The Mission & Formation Team is responsible for the programs of the church. As such, the M&F Team consists of several teams, each with their own leader(s): Worship, Pastoral Care, Outreach, Newcomer Ministry & Congregational Life, Healing Ministry and Christian Formation (aka education). The following have agreed to be nominated to leadership positions on the Mission & Formation Team: - Laurie LeCLaire to serve a three-year term as Pastoral Care Co-Leader.
- Rhonda Sharp to serve a three-year term as Newcomer Ministry & Congregational Life Co-Leader.
- Hawley Todd to serve a one-year term as Healing Ministry Team Leader.
Remaining Team Leaders are: - Bill Jenne, Worship Team Leader.
- David Mukasa, Pastoral Care Co-Team Leader.
- J White, Outreach Team Leader.
- J White, Newcomer Ministry & Congregational Life Co-Team Leader.
- Virginia Chapel, Christian Formation Team Leader.
The Mission & Formation Team needs a convener or co-conveners. The Nominating Committee has not yet found anyone to serve in this position. Convention Delegates. Carol Lyon and David Mukasa remain as Convention Delegates, each serving the last year of a two year term. Maria Mukasa and Ken Lyon have agreed to be nominated as Convention Alternates. |
Looking for Those Who Want a Pastoral Care Visit
 From Laurie LeClaire, co-leader, Pastoral Care Team:
I am requesting your help in locating those who would benefit from our Pastoral Care ministry.
We have a number of Lay Eucharistic Visitors willing to make home visits, offer prayers and/or make phone calls to those who request it. If you or someone you know has a need for this special ministry, please contact the church office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org) and leave a message. Your message will be passed to David Mukasa and me so that we can coordinate the efforts in a timely manner.
Also if you have any suggestions or are interested in being a part of this team ministry, you may do the same or speak to one of us after church any Sunday.
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 Thanks to ... ... everyone who helped to make Wednesday night's Community Dinner a success.We understand we had a large turn out and everyone had a very good time.... Bread Basket and Pastry Company for their bread and pastry donations to the Community Dinners and to the church. ... everyone who was involved in last Wednesday's Healing Service, especially to Hawley Todd for officiating, to Bob Laake for leading the drumming and to everyone who offered healing services to another participant.... J. White for coordinating World Sound Healing Day Concert Friday night and to Bob Jones and Don Wake for getting the building and the sanctuary ready.... Ken Lyon for his ongoing support with the office computer and the building thermostats. ... Sam Spade for helping prepare the 2013 budget this week. ... all who prepared their portion of the Annual Report to be presented at the Annual Meeting, and to those involved in planning and preparing the luncheon. |
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 Selected Short Subjects We got a cheerful note from our college student Darice Chapel. She recently received a card from Anne Henneberg saying that she graduated from Miami University over 50 years ago and lived in Wells Hall where Darice resides now. This put a smile on her face. Note that Darice loves receiving cards and letters--and emails ( dancer801@fuse.net). She says "hello" to everyone at Grace Church. Jackie Millay writes: Feel the Force of Calm-Be Peace. This series of five classes will teach more of an awareness of our inner energy pathways. This can lead to a deep, abiding connection with a peaceful flow of tranquility, resilience, and more vibrant health. Please join us in further enjoyment of your abundant Chi (vital lifeforce energy). Class is offered Fridays from Feb. 22 through March 22 from 6:30 to 8PM. Cost is $50 for the series, $40 if registered by Weds., Feb. 20. Instructor: Jackie Millay, 513-541-4900. The New Life Furniture Bank writes: We ended 2012 strong, thanks to wonderful folks like you! When folks leave a homeless shelter to start a new life, we provide them with up to 18 pieces of free furniture. In 2012, wee served 400 households--942 people, 501 of whom were children. We need your gently used furniture. All pickups are free. See nlfurniture.org or call us at 513-313-0530.
Grace Church's Facebook page now has 165 "likes." If you're a Facebook user, you can "like" our page at facebook.com/gracecollegehill. |
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, D.L., 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 family's 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, Erna, Ortha Meyers, Malachi Francis, Trish G. Russo, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Aidan.. 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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 The Flowers on the Altar ... ... this week are given by Rhonda Sharp memory of her Mother, Cloma Partin, whose birthday would have been this coming Saturday, February 23. You can donate money for altar flowers to adorn our worship, to glorify God, and to honor whomever you might want to specify. The suggested donation is $35 for one Sunday. You may sign up on the flower sheet by the Belmont door, or call the church office. Or you can donate online here. |
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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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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, 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: Carol Lyon
- 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: Wanda Miller
- 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: Jacquelyn 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- Celebrants: The Right Rev. Kenneth Price, 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: Carol Lyon
- 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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