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Parish Life Annual Events

The Parish Life Commission sponsors events throughout the calendar year. We hope to spread
the joy of Christian fellowship, and to offer a fun opportunity for members and friends of the
Grace community to get to know each other. Please join us. If you would like further information
please contact the chair of Parish Life, Janine Kelly at rjkelly@crocker.com Louise Lavine at louise.lavine@gmail.com.

St. Michael's Picnic, last weekend in September
On the last weekend in September, after a single service, we host a picnic open to all parishioners,
newcomers and friends. Families are welcome. In honor of our glorious stained glass window, we
enact St. Michael's slaying of the dragon.

Welcoming Dinner
If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our Parish, please attend the Welcoming
Dinner. If you are not new, please come and greet the people who are.

Harvest and Arts Festival, mid November
Help decorate the church with the colors and bounty of the season, and enjoy the art, dance and music presented at the Harvest Supper. Last season's supper featured locally grown food cooked up by the Brother Lawrence Guild and their main dish was heatily supplimented from parisioner's kitchens.

St. Nick's Bazaar, first Saturday in December
A little bit of everything, something for everyone: good used books, collectibles, wreaths, yummie treats, the sounds of Christmas, unique Handcrafts and new and used children's Toys/Books. St. Nicholas.makes an appearance, and a hearty lunch is served. This is an Amherst mainstay, and not to be missed.

Newcomers' Spring Tea, last weekend in March
Join us in giving a warm welcome to those who have joined or are considering joining our church at a lovely Sunday afternoon tea.

Pentecost Picnic, first weekend in Pentecost
On a Sunday in Pentecost, immediately following the 10:30 service, members of Grace gather in the Parish Hall. Brother Lawrence Group supplies grill items including burgers, hot dogs, both regular and vegetarian, condiments and drinks. The parish members bring salads, sides of all kinds, any vegetarian dishes, baked beans and deviled eggs are always favorites and of course desserts.

The Great Services Auction, mid May
Come partake of an amazing plethora of great services offered by parishioners in a rousing auction setting, complete with amazing hors d'oeuvres and other refreshments.