Friday 06/19 Church & Parish Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth*
*Red Door Ministry Lunch is regularly scheduled.

Friday 06/19 9:00 a.m. Holy Strollers walks Bryan Park (Meet at GHTC Parking Lot)

Monday 06/22 10:00 a.m. Autism Society of Central Virginia Cooking Camp Begins (Concludes on June 25 | Parish Hall & Kitchen)

Sunday 06/28 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with the Commissioning of the Belize Mission Team (Livestream Available | Church)

Sunday 06/28 11:45 a.m. Belize Summer Camp Final Planning & Packing (First Floor Classroom)

Wednesday 07/08 6:00 p.m. Autism Society of Central Virginia Cooking Class (Parish Hall & Kitchen)

Saturday 07/11 Belize Summer Camp Begins (Returns on Saturday, July 18th)

Saturday 07/18 8:30 a.m. Walking With the Enslaved with Holy Strollers (Register Here for Address)

Holy Strollers walks Bryan Park – Today, Friday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m. at GHTC

The Holy Strollers will explore Bryan Park this morning, Friday, June 19th. The carpool leaves the GHTC parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions or plan to come, please contact Susan Hankins by calling (804) 938-8440 or visiting ghtc.org/contact and select “Holy Strollers” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Hospitality Committee Leaders Needed

After several years of serving our community with excellent receptions, Sandie Hale and Karin Walker, co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee, are ready to pass the torch. As this is a big task, we are splitting up the role and looking for people who would like to run point on 1–2 of the following receptions. Sandie and Karin will provide written instructions and be available to consult. 

• • Program Year Kickoff Sunday Cookout on September 13th: An outdoor event to celebrate the beginning of the program year. A large grill has been arranged for cooking hamburgers and hotdogs.

• • All Saints’ Sunday Reception on November 1st

• • Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 20th & Annual Spring Eucharist with Special Music on Sunday, April 25th, 2027: Our two most formal receptions in celebration of the Music Ministry. 
  • Annual Meeting/Mardi Gras Reception on Sunday, February 7th, 2027

• • End of the Program Year Cookout on Sunday, May 25th, 2027

If you love to host and want to create meaningful fellowship experiences for our community, please contact Madeleine Preston at (804) 359-5628 x15, or by using the contact form at ghtc.org/contact and selecting her name.

Try Out a New Worship Role this Summer!

Summer is a great time to try out new ways to serve in worship. If you or your kids are interested in serving as an acolyte, lay reader, or chalice bearer, please reach out! We’ll schedule a time for one-on-one training with our worship leaders at 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and you can try it out that same day at the 10:30 a.m. service with inservice support. You do not need to put on vestments to serve as a chalice bearer or lay reader.

Joining these ministries is like a no-cut sport: anyone is welcome! Thank you for considering trying out one of these fulfilling worship ministries. Please contact Madeleine Preston at (804) 359-5628 x15, or by using the contact form at ghtc.org/contact and selecting her name. 

Belize Summer Camp Final Planning, Packing & Commissioning (10:30 a.m.) – Next Sunday, June 28 at 11:45 a.m.

The missioners traveling to Belize for summer camp will be commissioned at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and meet afterwards to review their plans for activities and pack supplies after worship services next Sunday, June 28th at 11:45 a.m. in the First Floor Classroom. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Nelson by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Belize Mission Team” from the form’s drop-down menu. 

Holy Strollers invites you to “Walking With the Enslaved” – Saturday, July 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Marissa and Susan Hankins invite you to join them on Saturday, July 18th, for a day-long pilgrimage exploring Richmond’s history of enslavement and resistance beginning at 8:30 a.m. Called “Walking With the Enslaved,” the program examines Richmond’s role in the slave trade and the resistance efforts. It is a joint effort of St. Philip’s and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches, and will be fascinating and thought-provoking. The cost is $35 per person and lunch is included. The group will  both walk and take a bus to various sites. The afternoon is devoted to rest and reflection. This event takes place regularly throughout the year. Please sign up for July 18th here and then contact Susan or Marissa by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting either “Marissa Sotos” or “Holy Strollers” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Text to Give is Now Available

GHTC has made giving even easier with “Text to Give,” available from your cellphone. Anyone can text “GHTC” to 73256 to give online through texting. This will open the giving page in order to finish the process. You can always securely give from our website and via the free Realm Connect app on your phone as well. We appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions, please contact Tyler Brady at (804) 359-5628 x25 or by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Tyler Brady” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Invite Welcome Connect Workshop – Save the Date, August 28–30

We are excited to invite you to a workshop with Mary Foster Parmer of Invite Welcome Connect on Friday, August 28th–Sunday, August 30th. Invite Welcome Connect equips congregations to practice evangelism, hospitality, and connection in their ministry contexts. GHTC will be hosting and has invited several other Episcopal parishes to attend. During the workshop, each congregation will be given tools and resources to create and implement a plan for outreach and connection that meets the needs of their parish. The workshop will begin with dinner on Friday and continue on Saturday with a day of training and brainstorming from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mary will be with us on Sunday morning to preach. Click here to register. If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine Preston by calling (804) 359-5628 x15 or by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting her from the form’s drop-down menu. 

VCU Continues Replacing Elevators at Main Street Deck

VCU continues replacing elevators in the Main Street Deck. Once the elevator at the corner of Main and Laurel (their most heavily used) is finished, they will close the elevator at the corner of the deck at Main and Cherry. One elevator will remain functional at a time. This work should be finished by the end of September.

Scaffolding in Sanctuary

An investigation began on Wednesday, May 20th to explore our sanctuary’s roof. There are no structural issues with the joists. The scaffolding will remain in place while the roofers continue their work to reinforce the ribbed wooden ceiling. Thank you.

Pastoral Care Phone Number
A Pastoral Care Line is active for parishioners experiencing a pastoral emergency when the church office is closed. The on-call number is (804) 322-3758. Please save this number to your phone’s contact list. Voice and text messages can be left at this number. The pastoral care team is comprised of our clergy and two staff members. We want to make sure we can connect to support our parishioners in any time of need. If you would like to email with the clergy, please use pastoralcare@ghtc.org.

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) | Father Brent
Mission Questions | Chuck Bleick & The Rev. Steve Pace
Communications Questions | Pastor Marissa
Formation Questions | Father Brent & Madeleine Preston
Pastoral Care Questions | Father Brent
Music Questions | Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis
Paying Your Pledge | Jane Coffey
Property & Church Records Questions | Father Brent
Vestry Questions | Lisa Dawson
Campus Ministry Questions | The Rev. Russ Kerr

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

Sign Up for Music eNews
Sign up for the Music eNews to stay connected with the vibrant musical life of our congregation. By signing up, you’ll receive exclusive updates on concerts, music-centered worship services, and other exciting music-related activities at GHTC. Visit our website at ghtc.org/music to subscribe. The sign-up form will appear on mobile devices at the bottom of the page.

Prayer Request – Online Form
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please visit our website at ghtc.org/prayer and fill out the form. Your requests are confidential and will be shared with Parish Administrator and clergy.

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.

Get Involved with The Pace Center
The Pace Center, our covenant partner for campus ministry, is an inclusive, multicultural community at VCU where students’ unique stories and gifts are valued. As a collaborative ministry of several Christian denominations, it emphasizes the importance of deep relationships and the inherent value of each individual. Please visit thepacecenter.com for more information on Pace’s upcoming events and how you can support students in our community.

The Pace Center appreciates donations of snacks, baked goods, and soup. You can sign up here. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Russ Kerr by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Campus Minister” from the drop-down menu.