Grace Memorial Episcopal Church - News of the week http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/ Grace Memorial Episcopal Church - News of the week en-us http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/rss/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:41:30 GMT UGAL 240 Rings for Haiti Grace Art Campers and Staff made a difference; you can too!  Follow in the footsteps of the children who this summer created over 2,000 rings for Haiti during Grace Art Camp.  Come to one of two studio sessions and find out one reason why children have been so excited about Grace Art Camp this year. Rings for Haiti have so far raised over $8,000 to support the ongoing relief work in Haiti through Mercy Corps.

 

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/rings-for-haiti/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:27:50 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/rings-for-haiti/ Building an Ethical Economy: theology & the marketplace Beginning this Sunday, August 15, at 9AM our end-of-the-summer Adult Study series presents video highlights of the 40th Trinity Institute National Conference which was held in January.

 

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/building-an-ethical-economy--theology--the-marketplace/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:39:35 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/building-an-ethical-economy--theology--the-marketplace/ Grace Parish Family Picnic 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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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/grace-parish-family-picnic/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:27:07 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/grace-parish-family-picnic/ Vigil for the Oceans 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.

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/vigil-for-the-oceans/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:39:37 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/vigil-for-the-oceans/ Rite-13 Liturgy for Nine Middle School Youth

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.

Rite 13 Liturgy

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/rite-13-liturgy-for-nine-middle-school-youth-/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:38:40 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/rite-13-liturgy-for-nine-middle-school-youth-/ High School Youth Plan and Lead Youth Sunday 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.

Youth Day

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/high-school-youth-plan-and-lead-youth-sunday/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:40:44 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/high-school-youth-plan-and-lead-youth-sunday/ Grace Seminary for a Night -- Roman Judaea and the World of Jesus 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.

 

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/roman-judaea/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:20:50 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/roman-judaea/ Holy Saturday Contemplative Labyrinth Walk 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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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/contemplative-labyrinth-walk/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:34:25 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/contemplative-labyrinth-walk/ Grace Youth Group Holds Successful Valentine’s Day Bake Sale 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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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/grace-youth-group-holds-successful-valentines-day-bake-sale/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:17:39 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/grace-youth-group-holds-successful-valentines-day-bake-sale/ Bishop-elect Michael Hanley and Archimedes to attend Children’s Day 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.

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]]> http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/bishop-elect-michael-hanley-and-archimedes-to-attend-childrens-day/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:22:19 GMT http://www.grace-memorial.org/news/bishop-elect-michael-hanley-and-archimedes-to-attend-childrens-day/