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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Cool Worship!
Beginning this week--June 30th, through September 1st--our Sunday worship services will be in the air-conditioned Great Hall. Out of consideration for our resources (both time and materials) as well as for a bit of a change of pace, much as we did last summer, here are a few things to note: - though we'll still have a bulletin, some of the prayers will be projected on the screen, and not printed;
- the Lessons will be read by the Lector (not printed in the bulletin, nor put on the screen) so we will be able to just listen, or bring our own bible (regardless of translation) for following along;
- we will learn at least a couple of new hymns;
- for now, we will use hymnals (instead of reading from the screen);
- we will still have Bible Study before the service, and Snack 'n Chat following--both in the cooler Great Hall.
We appreciate everyone's patience and flexibility as we adjust to this summer format. Judy Handy
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 Thanks to ...
... everyone who was involved in the Community Dinner in any way last Wednesday. We heard rave reviews from some of our visitors--they loved having the movie as part of the dinner. Thanks go to everyone who planned, set up, cooked, cleaned, entertained, etc. These dinners are becoming a highlight of our church. Thanks to J. White and Pastor Rita for giving birth to this wonderful idea.
... David Mukasa for taking the time out of your busy schedule to visit people who are ill in the congregation and to take them prayer shawls when that is one of their needs. Several people have expressed how much they appreciate your visits.
... Wanda Miller, who contributed to Hawley Todd's birthday party earlier this month, with apologies for not including her in the thank-you's for this event earlier.
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Market Money Program Needs $$$ to Provide More Nutritious Food Locally
 A juicy, ripe tomato in the summertime; the crisp, wholesome taste of an ear of sweet corn in August; freshly harvested green beans that fill your mouth with flavor and satisfaction--buying fresh produce is something many of us take for granted. Without a doubt, there is an abundance of fresh food that can be found in College Hill. But there is also hunger. There are men, women and children in College Hill who are malnourished due to low income, unreliable transportation, and a lack of healthy, affordable food. We are asking for your contribution to help us address the problems of hunger and poor health facing our community. We, Christ's Community Food Pantry, the College Hill Ministerium, and College Hill Farm Market, are seeking funding for a program we're calling Market Money in order to give everyone in our neighborhood the opportunity to eat healthy while staying within their budget. With the money we raise, Christ's Community will distribute coupons to their food pantry visitors to be used at the College Hill Farm Market when they spend any amount with their SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) card. Our fundraising goal is $3,000. That would provide 300 low-income families with an extra $10 each to spend on healthy items at the farmers market. Not only does this money help underserved College Hill residents, it helps the small-scale farmers and producers who sell at the market and keeps those dollars in our local economy. This is a pilot project designed and implemented by Christ's Community, the College Hill Ministerium, and College Hill Farm Market; the results will be monitored and used to enhance the program's success for the following season. If you have questions about Market Money or would like to learn more about healthy food access, please contact Casey Henry at casey.henry@pcusa.orgWe have a suggested donation level of $100, which is equivalent to the average cost of meals for a family of three for one week. However, we welcome whatever donation is in your budget-every dollar helps! Checks can be made out to Christ's Community of College Hill and placed in the offering at Grace Church or sent to the office. Or you can donate online at gracecollegehill.org/payments.shtml, specifying "Market Money."
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 Selected Short Subjects
Tired of getting eGraceNotes? We hope not, but if this enewsletter is no longer of interest, you can unsubscribe instantly using the link at the bottom of every newsletter. Integrity (the Episcopal LGBT organization) for greater Cincinnati has been brought under the wing of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, under the leadership of the Rev. Tom Fehr. Tom hopes to increase membership in Integrity, to work with additional congregations to become Believe Out Loud Parishes and to empower members to promote advocacy for LGBT issues in the church and in society. Should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact Tom Fehr at tjfehr@gmail.com or (513) 312-2614. Integrity says they appreciate the work of Brother Michael Childs to create energy and activity in Cincinnati, but has elected to decline his service in any leadership capacity.Grace's Facebook page is another way to stay abreast of the Grace Church conversation. Check it out and "like" it to have Grace Church posts show up in your Facebook news feed. It's here: facebook.com/gracecollegehill
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, Carl, Jackie, Robb Martin, Kim Martin, Melissa, Jordan and Brandie, Bill and Viola, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, Derek, Rhonda Sharp, The Partin Family, Mitchell, Bob , Jared, Shirley L. Allen, D.L. (first name only on prayer list.), Merrilee Atkins, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Rita Lyon, Anna Keefer, Christine Zuniga, The Coal Miners and their family's who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Our President and Our Country, Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Kathy Wills, East Price Hill and The Lauck Family, Don Wake, Patience and her family, Peggy Partin, Cleo Leach, Malachi Francis, Trish G. Russo, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Amandita Sullivan, Horistine, Eugenia and Kenneth, Helen, Pat Jones, Jacque, Kasey McAdams, Johnny, Lexi Woeste, Emily and Caleb, Earl and Ann Angie Evans , Vickie, Drew Gibson, JB (Jo), John, Ruth, David, Alan Weinrich's Family, All people/ families touched by pancreatic cancer, Sonya, Peter Harten, Pirfa and Family., Sunny and her family, and Bill Jenne. 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. |
 Donations Put Flowers on the Altar
Flowers on the altar are one thing that make our worship special. Your donations make them possible. Flowers may be dedicated to honor people (living or dead), organizations or events of your choice. To donate altar flowers on the Sunday of your choosing, see the sign-up sheet in the church near the upper Belmont entrance. Or call the office. Or donate online at gracecollegehill.org/payments.shtml. |
Coming Attractions
The online Grace Church Calendar lists most everything we know about that's happening at Grace Church. Here's a snapshot of about 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). |
Worship Service Schedule & Participants
Here is the service schedule as of today. 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 Worship Team Leader Bill Jenne ( williamjenne1@aol.com). The up-to-date schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org). Sunday, June 30: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Albertha Howard
- Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Bill Jenne
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
Sunday, July 7, Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Great Hall
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: TBA
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade.
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Litany of Healing: Leah Wilson
- Offering Counters: Ruth Bertram, Roger Perna
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, July 10, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Ministers of Healing: Hawley Todd TSSF, J White, Gwynne Gabbard, Amy Wehr,
Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Colleen Kerns, Fran Malone, Jackie Millay, Matt Peffly, Sherri Elmore, Tammy Robertson, Teri Dettone, Tina Todd
Sunday, July 14: Ante-Communion in the Great Hall
- Officiant: Ken Lyon
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: TBA
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Tony Saylor
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, July 21: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
Sunday, July 28: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Leah Wilson
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Ken Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, August 4: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Tony Saylor
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, August 11: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Grace Staples
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, John Thayer
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, August 14, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Ministers of Healing: Hawley Todd TSSF, J White, Gwynne Gabbard, Amy Wehr,
Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Colleen Kerns, Fran Malone, Jackie Millay, Matt Peffly, Sherri Elmore, Tammy Robertson, Teri Dettone, Tina Todd
Sunday, August 18: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Great Hall
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Ken Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, August 25: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 1: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Leah Wilson
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 8: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Tony Saylor
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Don Wake
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, September 11, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Ministers of Healing: Hawley Todd TSSF, J White, Gwynne Gabbard, Amy Wehr,
Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Colleen Kerns, Fran Malone, Jackie Millay, Matt Peffly, Sherri Elmore, Tammy Robertson, Teri Dettone, Tina Todd
Sunday, September 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 22: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 29: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Tony Saylor
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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