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.
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.
Joy of Living Group, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mondays
This group combines meditation, practices integrated in the flow of life, and discussion. Next meeting, in the Connector: September 14, 2026.
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 today’s service 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!!
The Haiti Ministry is postponing the olive oil sale until September 13.
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.
8:00 service COFFEE HOUR help needed!!!
The 8:00 service needs a few volunteers to keep coffee hour running. If you can lend a hand this fall contact Betsy Mathews: magistramathews@gmail.com.
Next Sunday, September 13, we resume our regular fall schedule with services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Cathy’s Admin notes:
The Parish Office is closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
The current Forward Day by Day publications are in! I will leave them at the back of the church, in the connector and the hallway in the parish office.
COFFEE HOUR!
You are cordially invited to join us after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (as of Sept. 13) services for coffee hour in the Connector. We hope to see you there!
The hospitality committee keeps a small supply of treats on hand but this often is not enough. Won’t you please be so kind as to donate a baked good for all to enjoy? Coffee cakes, quick breads, muffins, or bagels are always appreciated as well as other baked goods. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Please see Sarah Chadwick if you have questions or want to help out further.
You are welcome!
We want you to know that you are welcome here. If you are new to Grace Church please reach out, because we are here to invite, embrace, and welcome you into our community. Whether you are:
- New to the area
- New to our church (and perhaps new to the Episcopal faith)
- A longtime resident in search of connection and community
- Part of the LGBTQ community and are looking for a spiritual home where you are welcomed and affirmed
- A New Student, looking for a place of safety and comfort during your time studying here.
FALL Worship Services
Sunday 8:00am and 10:30Holy Eucharist
Friday 5:30pm Evensong
We are here for you. Please fill out a blue Card, and reach out to someone wearing a WELCOME badge and come back AGAIN !