Monday 05/25 Church & Parish Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

Thursday 06/04 10:00 a.m. ACTS Referral Training (First Floor Classroom)

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

Scaffolding in Sanctuary – Began on Wednesday, May 20

An investigation began on Wednesday, May 20th to explore our sanctuary’s roof. This work will allow the contractor to visually inspect the beams’ structure. Two sections of scaffolding have been put in the sanctuary. It was declared necessary to remove some pews for the scaffolding’s stability and to protect those pews. Scaffolding is placed over the baptismal font between the column and south wall. Scaffolding is also placed on the opposite side between that column and the north wall. We can still access through all the doors in and out of the sacristy area. We will continue to worship in the sanctuary. We intentionally chose the summertime to do this work when our church life is slower. Thank you for your patience.  

Youth Volunteers Wanted at Red Door Ministry

The Red Door ministry is in need of volunteers for the summer, and all youth are encouraged to come on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. to help out. (Lunch is available at 11:00 a.m. for all volunteers, and if you would like to volunteer for the entirety of 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. you are welcome to.) Youth need to be sixteen or older to work in the kitchen but there are jobs for all ages. This is a great way to complete community service hours for school. Youth under sixteen should be accompanied by a guardian. If you’re interested, please reach out to Andrew Peacock or go to ghtc.org/contact and select “Red Door Coordinator” from the drop down menu.

VCU Begins Replacing Elevators at Main Street Deck

VCU has begun replacing elevators in the Main Street Deck. They will start with the elevator at the corner of the deck at Main and Laurel (their most heavily used). Once that 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.

Holy Strollers walks Bryan Park – Friday, June 19

The Holy Strollers will explore Bryan Park on Friday, June 19th. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says the park is a premier site for bird-watching in Richmond. The carpool leaves the GHTC parking lot at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions or plan to come please contact Susan Hankins by visiting ghtc.org/contact and select “Holy Strollers” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Come and Sing in the Summer Choir!

The Summer Choir will lead the music at the 10:30 a.m. worship services from June 7th–September 6th. Singers may join at any time during the summer. We will rehearse on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Room. Come and share your musical gifts with us! If you are interested in singing in the Summer Choir, please contact Beth Davis by visiting ghtc.org/contact and select “Choirmaster & Organist” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Newcomer Ministry 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. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine Preston by calling (804) 359-5628 x15 or by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Madeleine Preston” from the form’s drop-down menu.

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.

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 or The Rev. Steve Pace
Communications Questions | Father Brent & Pastor Marissa
Formation Questions | Father Brent & Madeleine Preston
Pastoral Care Questions | Father Brent
Music Questions | Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis
Paying Your Pledge | Kathy Schultheis
Property & Church Records Questions | Lauren Frazier
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.

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@ghtc.org or call the Parish Office at (804) 359-5628.

Get Involved with The Pace Center this Semester
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. In addition to food donations, The Pace Center welcomes and invites GHTC parishioners to participate in any (or all) of the following:

• Stories & Lunch | Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.; Share in a meal and a common
  story theme.
• Volunteer at Belmont Community Resource Services | Fridays from 9:00 p.m.–
  12:00 p.m.; Meet at Pace (700 W. Franklin Street) and join a group of students volunteering at BCRS (a 17-minute drive from campus). Belmont serves over 500 families on Friday mornings. Please note that this event takes place outdoors (rain or shine!); dress accordingly.
• Walk A Dog | Fridays at 2:00 p.m.; Make new friends while walking dogs together. Bring your dog with you, or just show up for a nice walk with college-aged students
• Strings N Things (Crochet & Knitting) | Fridays from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Bring your fiber arts project, or learn a new craft. Beginners (and experts willing to teach) welcome!

All events take place at Pace. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Russ Kerr by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Campus Minister” from the drop-down menu.