Parish Announcements
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: August 10, 2026.
Raising the Questions
This meeting is canceled for August.
It meets the third Tuesday of every month, resuming September 15.
Haiti Ministry
Only two weeks are left to donate to the Haiti Uniform Campaign!
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!
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.
Grace Church’s 4th Sunday Offering will go to the Amherst Survival Center.
Since 1976, the Center has promoted the health and well being of residents of Franklin and Hampshire. It provides a welcoming community where families and individuals can come for food and access to other resources. The Amherst Survival Center serves more than 6,000 people each year. All of its services are free, including a food pantry, to-go community meals, fresh food distribution, a warming center with computers for those experiencing homelessness, information & referral, as well as a variety of other support services. All are welcome at the Survival Center.
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!