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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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| In the next several issues, we'll be featuring examples of ways that the faith of our members and friends has translated into action. | | Grace Flows Banner: Faith in Action |  A few years ago, members of Grace participated in a diocesan event where each parish represented was to be identified by a colorful banner. Carol Lyon remembers thinking that the one we had at that time was "underwhelming."
She thought we could do better and she enlisted Mary McLain's help to design a colorful new banner that we could carry proudly in future events. Mary took the lead designing and Carol did the bulk of the piecing, sewing and quilting.
The resulting "Grace Flows" banner was not only a personal statement about how Mary and Carol felt about Grace Church, it was an outward expression of their inner faith and devotion to Jesus Christ and their gift to the Grace Community.
This is one of the many gifts of time, talent and treasure our parishioners donate day in and day out to Grace Church.
Do you have an example of Faith in Action you would like to share with us? Please contact
Sam Spade, gracefullsunangel@gmail.com.
Thanks to
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Person Sought to Provide Child Care During Sunday Worship
 We are seeking a person to provide child care during Sunday worship. If you know of someone with the skills to care for a few infants and very young children, please contact J White (513-532-9362, mizwone@gmail.com). This will be a paid position. We realize that there may be Sundays when there are no children to care for, however we believe that it's very important that this service be provided for those parents who want it.
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 The List Dwindles Down to a Precious Few...
These items on the wish list are for the kitchen. The immediate use is for the Community Dinners:
- 1 freezer
- Large soup pot preferably with a lid
In addition, the office could use a one-hole punch.
If you have any of these items to donate or if you have gift cards we could use to buy them, you may bring them on Sunday mornings to church, Monday or Tuesday Mornings to the office or between 5 pm and 7 pm the evenings of the Community Dinner. If you have questions, or would like items picked up, please call Carol Lyon (513-919-0542, Spikelyon@gmail.com).
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Save The Dates for Two Kick-offs for the Annual Giving Campaign
Wednesday, September 11, at the Community Dinner
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Sunday, September 15, after 10 am Worship
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 Thanks to ...
... Holly Pratt for donating a skillet for use in preparing food for the Community Dinners. ... J. White for all she did for the Community Dinner room set-up and clean-up. She had to do a lot of extra room set-up work this time around. ... John Thayer for his beautiful hand bell performance today. ... those who prayed the last three weeks for the Saad family. Their family member who was missing after a recent Mosque bombing has been found and is safe and well. Tell us when you know someone should be thanked for their contribution. Email egracenotes@gracecollegehill.org. Even though everyone who does something special may not be recognized each week (although we do try), we are aware of how hard members of this congregation work together to keep this church going. Most of the work done in this church is by volunteers, so thank you to every one in this congregation for keeping our dream of Grace Church alive by your consistent contributions. None of us could do it without all of us working together. |
 Selected Short Subjects
Our Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati has announced their 2013-2014 music season. It includes many free concerts by their choir and invited musicians. You can see their most recent Music at Christ Church Cathedral enewsletter here, or visit their music page at christchurchcincinnati.org/music. Our own Hawley Todd will be making a presentation on the newly revised Education for Ministry curriculum at Christ Church Cathedral at 11:30am Sunday, September 22.
Free Yoga Classes are offered Tuesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm by Aaron Fleming, Program Director, College Hill Yoga. collegehillyoga.com, 513-748-9375. |
Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers, the Rogers Family, (Sarah and Joe Rogers - Patty's parents), 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 Jones and Family, D.L., Merrilee Atkins, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Anna Keefer, Christine Zuniga, The Coal Miners and their families 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, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Amandita Sullivan, Horistine, Eugenia and Kenneth, Jacque, Johnny, Lexi Woeste, Emily and Caleb, Earl and Ann, Angie Evans, Vickie, Drew Gibson, JB (Jo), John, Alan Weinrich's Family and all touched by pancreatic cancer, Peter Harten, Cathleen, Lisa, Sunny, Judy and Freddy, David and Carol Rossman, Marissa Aleaander, Skip, Jane Strohmeier, Phillis Dietz, The Thrower Family, Anthony, Pastor Rita and Deacon Cornell Bryant and Family, Vincent Leu, Naomi and Gwynne Gabbard, Jim and Steve. 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. |
Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness
Hawley Todd passed along a thought-provoking article from the August 25, 2013 issue of The New York Times Magazine. It begins:
"Our genes may have a more elevated moral sense than our minds do, according to a new study of the genetic effects of happiness. They can, it seems, reward us with healthy gene activity when we're unselfish - and chastise us, at a microscopic level, when we put our own needs and desires first."
You can see the rest of the article here (or Google the title of this article). |
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Living an Economics of Compassion: A biblical vision for sustaining local alternatives to an exploitative economy
Discerning the biblical vision for an alternative economics! Building a local movement of cooperative community!
Featuring Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann and consultant Peter Block.
 | | Walter Bruggemann |
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To realize an alternative economic vision, how do we broaden a spirit of local community and relationship to sustain the creativity, commitment and inclusiveness that makes possible an economics of compassion and justice? In two events, Brueggemann will provide the theological foundation to assess our economic systems in light of biblical values of human dignity, community and justice, while Block will encourage practical models for sustaining a local alternative economic movement of relationship and collaboration.
This is a two-part event.
"Clarifying a Biblical Alternative Economic Vision"
Unveiling and Overcoming "Divide and Conquer" Economics of Scarcity, Disempowerment, Exploitation and Conflict
Monday, September 16, 2013 l 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Schiff Conference Center - James & Caroline Duff Banquet Room
Cintas Center at Xavier Univ. (1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati 45207)
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"Living the Biblical Alternative Economic Vision as a Local Movement"
How Can We Build and Sustain a Locally Lived Economics that Works for All?
Monday, October 21, 2013 l 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Schiff Conference Center - James & Caroline Duff Banquet Room
Cintas Center at Xavier Univ. (1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati 45207)
These events are free and open to the public. Off-street parking at Cintas Center.
Pre-registration requested: Jeff Campbell, Bellarmine Chapel at campbellj5@xavier.edu.
Co-sponsored by: Bellarmine Chapel, Christ Church Cathedral and other groups dedicated to creating a just society.
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Altar Flowers
The altar flowers last Sunday were donated by
Sam Spade in thanksgiving for Jeremy and Anni's 31st wedding anniversary and son Drew's 27th birthday.
You can donate a bouquet of flowers on the altar on any Sunday in honor or in memory of anyone. The suggested donation is only $35. Virtually all the Sundays between new and December are available. Just sign on the flower sheet by the door or call the church office. Or donate online at gracecollegehill.org/payments.shtml.
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Clean Out Your Kids' Closets; Fill Up Children's Hospital's Clothing Closet
You may or may not know that Children's Hospital residential program has a "clothing closet" at Grace Episcopal Church that consists of donations for kids in the program. Many of our kids come to us from various placements, no family support and a lack of belongings. I am working to fill it back up after many months of good use from our original donation surge.
If anyone has or knows anyone who has LIGHTLY worn/used clothing, shoes, jackets/coats, etc. please contact me to make arrangements. Please remember to only donate items that are adolescent or child styles and trends (i.e. American Eagle/Hot Topic/Old Navy vs. Banana Republic/JCrew). Of course, they need not to be name brands...just an example of trend preferences. No undergarments, socks, swimsuits please (eww).
Thank you for taking the time to consider this being a significant need for the children living here for many months.
Stephanie Rowland, MSW, LISW-S, Social Worker-P2E
Cincinnati Children's Hospital College Hill Campus-Psychiatry
phone: 513-803-7952, email: stephanie.rowland@cchmc.org
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Coming Events at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center
The Power of Pause - Becoming More By Doing Less with Terry Hershey Saturday October 19, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Co-sponsored event held at Sisters of Charity Motherhouse at Mount St. Joseph. Registration is $45 or $40 before Sept. 30 (includes morning refreshments and lunch).
Advent Self-Directed Weekday Retreat - Time and Space to Wait in Silence December 8-13, 2013: Special rate of $65 per night for private room and bath with all meals.
Writers' Weekday Workshop with Kathleen Norris - March 18-20, 2014: Cost is $250 for two nights' stay with all meals. Space is very limited.
Spirituality Weekend with Kathleen Norris - March 21-23, 2014: Cost is $250 for two nights' stay with all meals. Commuters welcome for $150 (includes lunch and dinner on Saturday). Space is limited.
For more information about these events, please visit the Transfiguration Spirituality Center's events calendar at TSCRetreats.org, call 513-771-2171 or email CTRetreats@gmail.com. Transfiguration Spirituality Center is located in the Village of Glendale, a northern suburb of Cincinnati, 495 Albion Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246.
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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 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, September 1: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: TBA
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Bill Jenne
- Offering Counters: John Thayer
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Jessica Veach
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
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: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Don Wake
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
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, Laurie LeClaire
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: Bob Fahrenholtz
- 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
Sunday, October 6: Ante-Communion
- Officiant: Ken Lyon
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, October, 9, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, October 13: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, October 20: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, October 27: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 3: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 10: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, November 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, November 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 24: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 1: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 8: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, December 11, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, December 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 22: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 7:30 pm: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day, 11am: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
Sunday, December 29: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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