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Grace Parish Family Picnic
July 17, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Grant Park at NE 33rd Ave & US Grant Place
Join fellow parishioners for fun, fabulous food and fantastic fellowship. Grace will provide the beverages and ice cream at this event, which is sponsored by Grace Church School. Please bring your favorite salad or main dish to share, along with plates and utensils for all in your party. (And, swimsuits for the kids.)
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Vigil for the Oceans
June 16, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
A contemplative service of healing prayer
Sunday, June 27, 5:00 pm
Join us for communal prayer dedicated to the healing of our fragile oceans and all who depend upon them to sustain life. Candles, music and meditation will carry not only our grief but our prayers for guidance as we seek ways to become more faithful stewards and protectors of the gift of creation.
Rite-13 Liturgy for Nine Middle School Youth
May 17, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
On Sunday, May 16, at the 10 am Eucharist, nine Grace Memorial Middle School youth participated in a Rite-13 Liturgy as part of their journey to adulthood.
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High School Youth Plan and Lead Youth Sunday
May 10, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
High School youth at Grace Memorial planned and led portions of the 10 am Eucharist on May 9 based upon their vision of a church for the 21st century. Associate Rector, The Rev. Esme J. Culver, led the youth through this creative process.
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Grace Seminary for a Night -- Roman Judaea and the World of Jesus
April 12, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
A Lecture on "Roman Judea and the World of Jesus" will be given at Grace Memorial by Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Classics at Reed College, on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 pm.
Holy Saturday Contemplative Labyrinth Walk
March 31, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
Grace Labyrinth Guild will host a Contemplative Labyrinth Walk on Holy Saturday, April 3, from noon to 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Harpist Licia Seaman will play the sounds of the season. The winding path of the labyrinth is often called the “Road to Jerusalem."
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Grace Youth Group Holds Successful Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
February 22, 2010 by Esme Culver
Many, many thanks to all who prepared baked goods, hearty stews, soups, quiches and casseroles for the Valentine’s Day Youth Bake Sale. And many thanks to all of you who purchased these delicious treats! Together, we raised $287 which will be used to buy jump ropes and other small playground items for the “I Read Every Day” Camp in Philadelphia, a camp for children in one of the poorest and most troubled neighborhoods in Philly.
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Bishop-elect Michael Hanley and Archimedes to attend Children’s Day
February 14, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
Bishop–elect Michael Hanley and his green dragon puppet, Archimedes, will be special guests at the Diocese of Oregon Children’s Day 2010. Children's Day will be held on Saturday, February 27, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Trinity Cathedral, Portland.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon begins at 11:30 am
February 14, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
Grace will offer its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon, a tradition since 1913, on Tuesday February 16. This year the Luncheon will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the parish hall of the Church. The event honors the passing of the season of Epiphany into Lent. Donations will be accepted at the door and help to support our Emergency Food Program at Grace.
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Valentine's Benefit for All Classical at Grace
February 13, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
Saint Valentine's Day is close at hand, and here is the perfect concert idea. Local favorites Adam LaMotte and Janet Coleman celebrate the holiday with romantic selections for violin and piano by Dvorak, Strauss and others. Choose Feb. 13th at 7:30 p.m. or Feb. 14th at 4 p.m. and then make plans to attend at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Proceeds benefit All Classical FM.
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