TIME CHANGE NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT. Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

Our Interim’s email: If you wish to email the Rev. Denis Brunelle please note that the email for him at the office is: dbrunelle@gracechurchamherst.org

St. Nicholas Bazaar, Dec. 5: Your donations are needed! We need them as soon as possible, especially antiques and fine jewelry. Remember that items should be in good working condition and clean. We accept many kinds of items, but please NO textbooks, binders, clothing (scarves are ok), or mildewed items. Hold puzzles for next year, as we already have a very large number. Donations may be dropped off in the undercroft after the Sunday service, or during office hours (M-F, 9:30-4). Put them on or under the table inside the door from the walkway. Thank you! Any questions, contact Joan (jobrien82@gmail.com) or Sarah C. (snchadwick@verizon.net)

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A note about the list of those requesting our prayers: We will be returning to the discipline of updating the list on a monthly basis. So as of November 1, all those presently on our list (see above) will be removed unless you notify the office by this Tuesday, October 27.  Only those names our Administrator at the church office receives will be included. Of course you may at any time add to that list as things occur and prayer is needed. We will be only using first names and last name initial to preserve confidentiality and in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

The Grace Church Junior Choir will run on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m., 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 10:15-12:00 p.m. and Nursery Care will run from 9:00-12:00 p.m.

The November 2026 – January 2027 “Forward Day by Day” daily devotions books are available in the Connector or across from the Parish Office.

Fall Bible Study: A Journey with Mark

Read the entire Gospel of Mark in fifty days! A Journey with Mark, edited by Marek Zabriskie, provides daily readings with a reflection and thoughtful questions by Episcopal leaders. John Horn will facilitate weekly discussions on Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:30 in the Grace Fireplace Room starting October 1. If interested, speak to John Horn, Sara Liberty-Laylin, or email hornjohn1@gmail.com.

Wednesday Healing Service at 12:10 PM is a wonderful time allowing you to catch your breath from work, school, or your daily routine. Come and spend some time with the Lord and receive an anointing to refresh your body, soul and spirit.

Joy of Living Group, 7:00-8:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mondays

This group combines meditation, practices integrated in the flow of life, and discussion. For more information, contact Kell Julliard. Next meeting, in the Connector: September 28, 2026

Monday, November 2 – All Souls’ Day Commemoration. We will have an evening Eucharist service at 7:30 PM to remember all the dearly departed of yours and the parish. The sheet for your listing of names is in the back of the church. Please have the names added by this Tuesday, October 27.

Fourth Sunday Offering:

The Outreach Commission has chosen Amherst’s Not Bread Alone as the recipient of this month’s 4th Sunday offering. Three times a week Not Bread Alone serves freshly cooked family-style meals in a nurturing, relaxing, environment. Many of their guests are homeless or live in nearby subsidized housing. Every generation, from kids to seniors, is represented. Not Bread Alone welcomes all as guests or as volunteers to prepare food and share in the feast.

Address:

Center for Human Development
332 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107

Check memo: To Not Bread Alone