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Grace Responds to the Crisis in Haiti
January 16, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
This Sunday, January 17, at Grace we will receive a special offering to support emergency relief efforts in that devastated country. Members and friends of the Community of Grace are invited to make out checks to Grace Memorial, placing in the memo line, Haiti Relief Fund. This offering will benefit our partners, Episcopal Relief and Development and Mercy Corps, who are providing critical assistance such as food, water, and medicine, as well as long-term recovery and rehabilitation aid, in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Join us also on Sunday, January 24, at 5:00 pm for a Service of Music and Prayer for the victims, families, and survivors of the earthquake. An offering received at this service will also benefit the Haiti Relief Fund.
The Art of Jeffrey T. Baker in the Stairwell Gallery
January 16, 2010 by Stephen Schneider
This Sunday, January 17, at 11:45 am Jefftrey T. Baker will give a gallery talk on his art which is currently on view in the Grace Stairwell Gallery.
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New Years Day Labyrinth Peace Walk
December 9, 2009 by Stephen Schneider
Each New Years Day since 2004, a labyrinth peace walk has been held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in the Lloyd District. The afternoon walk and other activities are offered as a respite from the busy sports and holiday season, and present an opportunity for quiet meditation on personal and world peace in the year ahead. This year, two labyrinths will be available from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 1535 NE 17th Avenue.
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Stephen Preston Recital
November 10, 2009 by Stephen Schneider
The Greater Portland Flute Society will sponsor Baroque flutist Stephen Preston and harpsichordist Susan Jensen, principal harpsichordist of Portland Baroque Orchestra, in recital on Saturday, November 14, at 7;30 pm at Grace Memorial.
St. Francis Day Blessings for Animal Companions
October 2, 2009 by Stephen Schneider
On Sunday, October 4, 2009, Grace Memorial will honor St. Francis of Assisi with two special liturgies that lift up the gift of creation. St. Francis of Assisi was a gifted poet and ceaseless advocate for the poor, and because he saw the face of God in all of creation, he is traditionally identified with animals as representatives of God’s creative diversity.
The 9:00 am Family Eucharist is a relaxed, 45-minute, particularly child-friendly service that draws on Anglican traditions from around the world. Animals will be blessed in the Church at the end of the service.
The 10:00 am Choral Eucharist will include festive music specially prepared by the Choir and liturgy celebrating animals in creation. After the 10:00 am service, animals and their companions gather in the courtyard for an annual St. Francis blessing. As always, well behaved animals are welcome to attend the service.
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Grace Art Camp Begins Week Four
July 26, 2009 by Esme Culver
On Monday, July 27, Grace Art Camp begins week four. A record number of children are enrolled in the highly popular Grace Art Camp which was established 13 years ago to serve families in the Portland region who desire summer creative experiences for their children. Over the seven weeks of the camp more than 1,000 children will explore a a folk tale from "The Ancient Near East" and become engaged in one of eight studios including music and dance, drama and puppetry, visual arts, fibre arts, glass, ceramics, print-making and book arts. During the past week the art camp students heard the story from Syria of "The Bird of the Golden Feather" and--among many creative projects offered--constructed a puppet of the bird (shown above).
A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation – July 16
July 3, 2009 by The Rev Stephen Schneider
Co-sponsored by Grace, the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon Peace and Justice Commission, and others this event is offered by Friends of Sabeel – North America as a timely free lecture by and conversation about the current state of Palestinian-Israeli relations, the cry for reconciliation, the role of the Christian community and renewed hope for peace.
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Connecting with Grace: Explore Membership at Grace
July 3, 2009 by The Rev. Stephen V. Schneider
A Sunday Workshop on July 12, 2009 – 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
If you have been attending Grace Memorial and feel moved in your spirit to consider becoming a member, you are encouraged to participate in this short introduction.
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First Sunday at 9:00 am on July 5th
July 2, 2009 by The Rev. Stephen V. Schneider
The monthly First Sunday Eucharist for children and their families continues this coming Sunday, July 5th, at 9:00 am. At 10:00 am on First Sundays during the summer months, instead of a special creative project, there will be a Church School class for children of all ages. There is no Raising Grace Forum for parents during the summer months.
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Video of Presiding Bishop's presentation now available online
July 1, 2009 by Stephen Schneider
The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, the twenty-sixth Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, spoke at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 7, 2009. As part of Grace’s centennial year celebration, the Presiding Bishop discussed “What does it mean to be a Church for the 21st Century?”
Watch a video of her presentation.