January 19-25 at Grace
COG Preschool Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year at COG opens this Wednesday, January 22 at 8 AM!
Join us next year as we build upon another year of small class sizes, so every child is met where they are academically as well as socially and emotionally. Watch our 3s and Pre-K continue to grow using Frog Street curriculum. Experience the excitement of Pre-K fieldtrips, in school Elachee Programs, monthly story time with the Hall County Library and so much more. If you or someone you know is looking for a preschool experience, please reach out to Meg or Liz.
Office Closed
The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 20.
Vestry Election
Online voting for the 2025 vestry election is open and we will announce the four new vestry members at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 2. The eight nominees are: Jim Bradley, Jo Brewer, Bob Byrne, Darlene Hauserman, Gary Lawrence, Raymond Smith, Jason Voyles, and Jeff Whalen. You can learn more about them and find a link to the ballot in the parish newsletter.
Paper ballots will be available at church on Sunday mornings or in the parish office Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Please note that the office is closed on Monday, January 20.
All ballots must be returned by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28.
Christian Education
CE classes meet from 9:30 – 10:30 AM most Sundays until May 4. Exceptions are this Sunday, January 19, February 16, April 6, April 13, and April 20.
Preparing for the Ministry Fair
On Sunday morning, February 23, from 9:30 to 10:30, we will hold a Ministry Fair in the Parish Hall. All ministry groups are invited to attend and share information about the faithful work you are doing in this community. We will need a count of who needs a space, so please email Fr. Stuart by Monday, February 17 so we can arrange for those to be set up. Some groups may share space, depending on how many sign up!
Also, we will have all available easels in the Parish Hall that morning, so it is first come first serve for those. If you need copies made, please make sure that someone from your ministry group comes the week prior to do those. There will not be staff available to make copies and such that Sunday morning, so let us know the week prior (at least) if you have any questions.
The Ministry Fair gives us an opportunity to see the broad spectrum of life at Grace Episcopal Church. On a personal note, I must say how proud I am of this community and all the ways so many share their gifts to nurture, as our Mission and Vision Statement says “prayer, formation, worship, and service.” Thank you for the deep and faithful work you do.
Always,
Stuart
Welcome to the Soul Work Book Club!
As part of The Center for Prayer and Spiritual Practice at Grace, Fr. Stuart invites you to participate in a monthly book club! Conversations will focus on the deep work of the soul, how we make meaning in the world.
The first book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home by John Philip Newell, focuses on the lives of nine souls, across religious traditions and time, whose lives embody the search for meaning and hope. You will meet scientists, poets, mystics, teachers, whose lives bear witness to the potential within each one of us. Each of their stories offers a door for us all to explore our own gifts and strengths.
The book club will meet at 7 PM on Zoom on the fourth Sunday of each month, beginning Sunday, February 23. Look for the zoom link in the calendar section newsletter emailed on February 21.
Winter/Spring Foyer Groups Forming
The deadline to sign up for the next round of foyers is January 27! Don’t miss this opportunity to become better acquainted with your fellow parishioners and enjoy each other’s company.
Dates for Your Calendar
Look ahead to upcoming opportunities for prayer, worship, and community!
- January 26 Concert: Lux
- January 26 Religious Life Sunday
- February 2 Annual Meeting
- February 13 Fellowship Gathering
- February 23 Ministry Fair
- February 23 Soul Work Book Club begins
- March 4 Pancake Supper
- March 5 Ash Wednesday
The Glimpses of Grace Podcast
We invite you to explore the podcast on Spotify (or your podcast app of choice) or here on this website!
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