News for November 9: Sound Bath, Thanksgiving Potluck, and more
Sound Bath
Join us in the nave on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 PM for meditation, stillness, and healing with Rebecca Turk. We will begin our time together by reading a poem, linking the rich meditation of the sound bath with the ongoing Charis Circle meditation.
We know that everyone can benefit from a time of reflection and deep meditation, and all are welcome to participate—and bring a friend to share the experience with.
Doors open at 6 PM. For the most restful experience, bring your yoga mat, a blanket, and any bolster or pillow you prefer and experience the sound bath resting in Savasana. You may also choose to experience it sitting in the pews, and you’re welcome to bring a cushion or pillow to make you more comfortable.
The November 12 sound bath at Grace is free and open to the community.
Vestry Nominating Committee Meeting
The Vestry Nominating Committee will meet Sunday, November 9 at 9:30 AM in the parlor. All meetings of the nominating committee are open to participation of all members of the parish. If you are interested in running, or nominating someone, for an open vestry position please drop by the meeting and make that known to the committee. You may also email vestry nominations to Sally Pittman.
As provided for in the Grace Church by-laws, the Vestry Nominating Committee consisting of those vestry members who retired at the previous annual meeting, and those vestry members retiring at the next annual meeting shall meet and consider eligible members of the Parish for election to the Vestry at the next annual Parish meeting. To be elected to serve on the Vestry a nominee must be a confirmed communicant in good standing of the Parish who is not less than eighteen (18) years of age, a regular attendant at the services of the Church in the year preceding election, and known by the Treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support in the year preceding election.
EYC Friendsgiving
Our Episcopal Youth Community will gather for fun and fellowship on Sunday, November 9 from 5-7 PM in the Youth Room.
Thanksgiving Potluck Sign Up Deadline
Are you planning to attend the Thanksgiving Potluck? Please sign up online before noon on Thursday, November 13 so we know how many turkeys to order!
Then bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share and join us in the parish hall on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM. Grace Church will provide turkey and drinks. We’ll enjoy a feast and each other’s company as we give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. We will close our fellowship together with compline before heading out into this season of reflection and gratitude.
We’d love to share images that make you feel thankful and blessed. There is a spot on the sign up form for you to submit images (ex: your family, your garden, your pets, your favorite view, your favorite drawing or painting, etc) for a slideshow that will run during the potluck.
Volunteer Blitz Month Update
Did we make our goal of 1000 volunteer hours for the month of October? Come Sunday to see!
Food Pantry
During this month honoring gratitude, Grace is collecting items for the Food Pantry. Bags are available at church and may be returned to the church office or outside the parish hall. Items requested are: canned fruit, canned green vegetables, canned corn, 3.5 oz cans of tuna, pasta noodles and empty egg cartons.
Please give as you are able. Checks/cash donations can also be made to the church office or online.
One Night Volunteer Opportunity
Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville is having their inaugural holiday light display Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights this year. Grace Church has signed up to provide 14-15 volunteers to greet garden guests to this lighted woodland the evening of November 30. If you’d like to join the volunteer group from Grace please contact Trish Andrews at tandrews@atlantabg.org or 470-834-1999. Volunteers should be at least 18 and are welcome to explore the show when not on shift!
Interested in Being Confirmed?
A Diocesan Confirmation service for Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta on December 7. Please contact Fr. Stuart or Fr. Brandon if you are interested in being confirmed at that service.
2026 Women’s Retreat It’s Time to Register!
The women of Grace Church will enjoy a weekend of rejoicing, reflection, and renewal from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18, 2026. at the Montreat Retreat and Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina. Come join us as Becca Stevens leads us in an exploration of Discipleship in the Fifth Dimension; A wild space to ask ourselves again, ‘what’s next’?
Get all the details and reserve your space at the link below. We hope you’ll join us!
Christian Education
Children
Godly Play I (3-6 years old) meets in room 109 of The Grace Center.
Godly Play II (7-9 years old) meets in room 111 of The Grace Center.
Youth
Youth age 10-13 meet in room 126 of The Grace Center.
Youth age 14-18 meet in room 115 of The Grace Center.
Adults
The Sunday Forum meets in the parish hall.
Parenting with Grace meets in the conference room.
Dates for Your Calendar
Look ahead to upcoming opportunities for prayer, worship, and community!
- November 18 Thanksgiving Potluck
- November 23 Georgia Boy Choir leads music at worship
- November 26 & 27 Parish Office Closed
- November 30 Advent Wreath Making
- December 7 Advent Lessons & Carols
- December 7 Diocesan Confirmation
- December 13 Patrick Kelley Memorial Blood Drive
- December 14 5th Annual Messiah Sing Along
- December 17 Christmas Caroling
- January 16-18 Women’s Retreat
The Glimpses of Grace Podcast
We invite you to explore the podcast on Spotify (or your podcast app of choice) or here on this website!
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