We are now on our summer service schedule, with one service at 9:30am. The regular service schedule will resume on Sunday, September 13th
Introducing Grace’s pro tem Clergy Team
Eight (8) clergy from the parish will be leading Sunday services and handling pastoral care throughout the Summer and into the Fall until an Interim Priest assumes that position. For urgent concerns, to contact the Team, call the Parish Office at 413-256-6754, and referrals will be forwarded from there. The Clergy Team includes:
– The Rev. Heidi Frantz-Dale
– The Rev. John Horn
– The Rev. Raisin Horn
– The Rev. Rebecca Grant
– The Rev. James McDonald
– The Rev. Eliot Moss
– The Rev. Susan Schaeffer
– The Rev. Raymond Webster
That’s 5 former Rectors, 1 former Vicar, 1 active Deacon, and the former Dean of a Cathedral! The Team thanks you for your prayers and support.
Updates and Transitions
Sunday June14th after the 9:30 AM service in the Parish Hall Canon Steven Wilco will meet with us to describe the search process for a new Rector and answer questions. All are encouraged to attend.
Climate Action At Grace will meet in the Fireplace Room after the 9:30 service on Sunday, June 14. We will check-in and talk about future plans. We will likely go on hiatus for July and August so come by to learn about what folks have been up to. Share what you might be planning for the summer and the beginning of the fall.
Raising the Questions, Tuesday, June 16 at 9:30am in the Connector
Raising the Questions is a Grace Church reading and discussion group that focusses on theology and liturgy. We meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 9:30 am. Got questions? Come join us.
Haiti Ministry Uniform Fund
The Haiti uniform Fund is off to a good start! New uniforms and supplies are vital In ensuring that the students at St. Matthieu have what they need for a successful school year. In addition, your donations help the community -especially the locally sourced and made uniforms. Donations can be made after the service on Sunday, or as described below. All contributions are appreciated. For each student, a uniform is $50 and supplies are $25. Other donations contribute toward these amounts and help with potential cost increases. To donate: write a check to Grace Episcopal Church with “Haiti Ministry-uniforms” in the subject line; or go to the church website, click “give”. go to “Haiti Ministry” in the dropdown, and mention uniforms in the “note” space. Mesi anpil!
Connector air conditioner
The air conditioner is set up in the Connector. Please do not open the windows while the unit is running.
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.
Coffee Hour
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
- A Mom or Dad of a student and want a place that will support your child while they live and study here
We are here for you. Please fill out a blue Card, and reach out to someone wearing a WELCOME badge and come back AGAIN !
Save the Date
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: June 22, 2026. For this week only, we will meet in the Fireplace Room.
Air Conditioning Plans
Sunday June 28 after the 9:30 service in the Parish Hall
Vestry members will give an update concerning the Air Conditioning Project. All are encouraged to attend.