Parish Announcements
Why Education for Ministry (EfM)? We all face the difficult and often subtle task of interpreting the richness of the church’s faith in a complex and confusing world. What is needed is a theological education which supports our faith and teaches us to express that faith in day-to-day events
Education for Ministry (EfM) to…deepen your Christian faith, learn how to articulate that faith and let that faith inspire you into action! I am putting together a group for 2026-27. We will meet on
Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9 pm from September through May on Zoom. For more information contact James McDonald, James.ross.mcd@gmail.com.
Haiti Ministry
Only one week is left to support the Haiti Uniform Campaign! If you are planning to donate, now is the time.We have made good progress but there is more to be done! To donate: write a check to Grace Episcopal church with “Haiti Uniforms” in the Memo line. Donations can also be made on the Church website: (click “give” then “Haiti Ministry, with “Uniforms” in the note. Each student will receive a locally made new uniform for $50 and fresh school supplies for $25, but any amount is welcome. Of course, we will be available to speak to you today at coffee hour. Mesi anpil!
The Grace Church Junior Choir will begin on Sept 13 and run on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15am, followed by liturgical arts or nursery care. We encourage kids between 5 and 18 to join us for singing, games, and musical fun. Kids will perform once a month in a church service and at other local establishments. If you know anyone interested, please have them email arianneabela@gmail.com. Liturgical Arts will run from 10:15-12:00pm and Nursery Care will run from 9:00-12:00pm.
Publicity for your Event? Please let the Communications Committee know if you need help with your event. Please fill out this form: https://www.gracechurchamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Request-for-Event-Publicity-Form-2023.pdf, also located on the “Outreach” page of the church website. The committee requests at least 6 weeks notice. Please forward questions to Patrick Kelly or Sarah Chadwick.
SAVE THE DATE!
St. Nicholas Bazaar
Mark your calendars for December 5! Donations are welcome; especially antiques and fine jewelry. Put items on or under the tables just inside the undercroft. Donations should be in good condition and clean. Many kinds of items are accepted, but please NO binders, clothing (except scarves), textbooks, or mildewed items. Questions? Contact Joan O. (jobrien82@gmail.com) or Sarah C. (snchadwick@verizon.net). Thank you!
Garden Ministry
September 19 there will be a Pots and Plants sale targeting incoming students, per their request. We are seeking small, brightly colored pots and small house plants. Please drop off downstairs on Sept.16, 17 or 18. There will be a table marked “Pots and Plants near the Spring Street door.
September 26th we will complete the fall planting in the garden areas next to Town Hall. 8:00am-11:am. Please let Sara Liberty-Laylin (p.laylin@comcast.net) know if you can help out.
Join us for the Sundaes on Sunday party! After the service on Sept 6th, the Haiti Ministry invites everyone to celebrate the successful uniform and school supplies campaign. You have prepared almost 250 children for the 2026-27 school year at St Matthew’s School in Bayonnais Haiti, raising over $18,000. Get yourself a big bowl of Maple Valley ice cream and choose your toppings! Thank you all so much for your generosity!!