Posted: May 15, 2024

News for Sunday, May 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

05/19                             Day of Pentecost
05/19                             Final Sunday of the Program Year
05/19                             Celebration of Ministry and Baby Shower for Kate and Theo Given
05/19        7:00 p.m.    Mission Benefit Concert for The Pace Center
                                        (Reveille United Methodist Church)
05/25     10:00 a.m.    Men’s Group Coffee (Ellwood Thompson’s)
05/26                            Summer Schedule & Children’s Chapel Begins*
*Worship services will continue to be offered at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast will return at the start of the Program Year.
05/27                           Office Closed for Memorial Day
06/02                            Centennial Celebration
8:30 a.m.      Trolley arrives at GHTC, begins shuttling to Old Grace Church Site
9:20 a.m.      Last shuttle departs GHTC
9:30 a.m.      Program: Kinloch Nelson to speak
9:45 a.m.      Walk from old Grace Church Site to GHTC begins
              10:15 a.m.     Congregational Photo in front of GHTC
               10:30 a.m.    Holy Eucharist, Rite II*
*One Service Only
Following worship    Centennial Celebration Reception

Save The Date

06/19                            Office Closed for Juneteenth
06/23       4:00 p.m.    Evensong Priory of St. John (Church)
06/27     10:30 a.m.   Westminster Canterbury Worship & Lunch (Westminster Canterbury)
07/07       10:30 a.m.  Independence Day Worship (Church)
07/07       12:00 p.m.  Independence Day Picnic with Patriotic Music (Parish Hall)

Sunday Bulletins are posted by Friday at ghtc.org/bulletin.

Highlights

Celebration of Ministry and Baby Shower for Kate and Theo Given – Sunday, May 19
On Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, we will celebrate the Ministry of Director of Formation Kate Given during the 10:30 a.m. service. Immediately following worship, there will be a baby shower for Kate and her husband Theo with cake, punch, and decorations. A gift table will be set up where you are invited to offer a gift from Kate’s and Theo’s baby registry, which you can access online here. Special thanks goes to Vestry member Lisa Dawson and Hospitality Committee leaders Karin Walker and Sandie Hale for organizing these two important celebrations!

Summer Schedule and Children’s Chapel Announcement
The last day of Sunday School for the 2023-2024 program year was May 12th. On May 19th, all children are intended to attend church to observe the Day of Pentecost. On May 26th, Children’s Chapel for the summer schedule will begin. All ages will gather in church for the 10:30 a.m. service. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Word, the children will be invited to the chapel where they will hear a story. They will return to their parents following the sermon. Children’s bulletins will be available as well. If you are interested in becoming a storyteller or a support person for Children’s Chapel, please reach out to Kate Given before May 26th.

Centennial Celebration: Photo Submission Deadline this Sunday, May 19th
The photo submission deadline for the Centennial Celebration collection has been extended to this Sunday, May 19th. Please continue to submit your photos from weddings, baptisms, and confirmations in the Sanctuary, until Sunday, May 19th to display at our Centennial Celebration. During the weekdays, please drop off your photos at the Communications Office on the second floor of the Parish House. On Sundays, you may drop off your photos with a Centennial Committee Member collecting them in the Parish Hall. You may also submit digital photos of other ministry moments by sending them to communications [at] ghtc.org.

Adult Formation Sunday Series – Final Presentation of the Program Year
Discover meaningful insights and deepen your faith with engaging presentations and conversations as part of the Adult Formation Sunday Series. This Sunday, The Rev. Shirley Graham will lead a discussion about moving forward together. Please note this is the last Adult Formation Sunday Series before the program is on break for the summer.

05/19   “Moving Forward Together” led by The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, Transition Minister of The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Worship

Order of St. John Evensong – Sunday, June 23
GHTC and the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem will jointly celebrate a special Evensong at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23rd. St. John is a Crown Order of Chivalry associated with the Church of England and Anglican churches around the world. In cooperation with the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel, it supports an eye hospital in Jerusalem and clinics on the West Bank and in Gaza. The Order has 23,500 members worldwide and more than 200,000 volunteers. It dates back to the Hospital’s founding by Dominican Lay Brother The Blessed Gerard during the First Crusade. Its members in the United States provide extensive voluntary service in hospitals, food banks, and other institutions as well as providing financial support for the Hospital and clinics. The service will feature a solemn procession of Order members, vocal and choral music, and a subsequent reception in the Parish Hall. It will also recall and commend GHTC’s numerous opportunities for charitable volunteering.

Parish Life

Men’s Group Coffee – Saturday, May 25
The Men’s Group will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25th, at Ellwood Thompson’s in Carytown. For more information, please visit our website at ghtc.org/contact and select Men’s Group from the drop down menu.

Mission

Mission Benefit Concert for The Pace Center – Sunday, May 19
Join Reveille United Methodist Church this Sunday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. in their sanctuary for an uplifting Mission Benefit Concert featuring Reveille’s choir and local orchestral musicians and soloists. The concert is free and open to all, with donations supporting The Pace Center at VCU. Learn more online at reveilleumc.org/mission-concert.

Seeking Volunteers for Pace Center Workday – Saturday, May 25
Join us at the Pace Center on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as we work with our Covenant Partner to help clean up their grounds. Some tasks include weeding, power washing, mulching, and painting. No registration is required, all are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Other Communications

Whom do I contact for…?
If you have a question or need to contact GHTC, please use the following email addresses and their respective subjects to help direct you to the correct staff member(s):

Worship (including Holy Baptism and Marriage) & Mission Questions | The Rev. Greg Bezilla
Communications Questions | The Rev. Paul Evans
Adult Formation Questions | The Rev. Paul Evans
Children and Youth Formation Questions | Kate Given
Pastoral Care Questions (Including the Rite of Reconciliation) | The Rev. Stephen McGehee
Music Questions | Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis
Paying Your Pledge Questions | Judy Bowman
Property & Church Records Questions | Lauren Frazier
Vestry Questions | Meredith McGuire

For questions outside of these subjects please visit ghtc.org/contact or call (804) 359-5268.

Pastoral Care
Grace & Holy Trinity is committed to providing spiritual guidance, support, and a compassionate presence to all in times of need or spiritual growth. If you would like to speak with the clergy, please email pastoralcare [at] ghtc.org or call the Parish Office at (804) 359-5628.

Update Your Information in Shelby (Church Directory)
Please take a moment to log into the church’s database and confirm or update your contact information. The church utilizes the address on file to mail parish communications such as newsletters, postcards, and financial statements. Visit our website at ghtc.org/member to log in. Questions? Please contact Kyle Reed. If you need assistance with your password, please contact Judy Bowman. Visit ghtc.org/contact.

Please Wear Your Name Tags
This is a gentle reminder to please wear your name tags when you come to church. Grace & Holy Trinity is fortunate to have visitors and new parishioners joining us each week. Wearing your nametag is an important part of our hospitality to all and a visible reminder to newcomers and lifelong members alike that we are an open and welcoming community. Please pick up your name tags along the wall in the hallway as you enter from the Cherry Street parking lot, and please leave them there when you leave church. If you need a name tag for the first time or if you have misplaced yours, please contact Communications Associate Tyler Brady by visiting ghtc.org/contact..

Beware of Phishing & Other Scams
Please beware of any communication (email, phone calls, texts) purporting to be from members of our clergy, staff, or someone communicating on our behalf. No member of the Grace & Holy Trinity clergy or staff will ever contact you asking you “for a favor,” such as purchasing gift cards. Scammers use these tactics and are more common than you might think. Please be cautious and use good judgment.

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