2026 Weekly News

Date Posted: September 11, 2026

Women’s Salad Supper Gathering

Ladies of Grace, mark your calendars! Join us in the youth room on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 PM for our Women’s Salad Supper — an evening of good food, good company, and good conversation.

We’ll provide a large, tossed salad to share, but if you’d like to add to the spread, we’d love to have it. Bring a side, a dessert, a favorite dish, or simply bring yourself.

We’re keeping the evening relaxed so there’s plenty of time to visit with one another and hear about our upcoming Women’s Retreat in January. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are joining us for the first time, you’re warmly welcome.

Come hungry, come ready to catch up — you won’t want to miss this time together!

Fall Foyers Deadline

This Sunday, September 13, is the deadline to sign up for Fall Foyers groups!

Not sure what “foyers” is? Quite simply, foyers is an opportunity for those who participate to become better acquainted and enjoy each other’s company. Small groups of adults meet in one another’s homes for a simple meal and fellowship. We’ll aim to create groups of 6-8 people and the groups will rotate homes. Singles are always welcome to sign up for foyers! If you are interested, however, in possibly sharing hosting duties and expense with someone else, please let us know and we will attempt to assign you a “foyer partner.”

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The Two Towers

The intergenerational study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Two Towers on Sundays from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM begins this Sunday, September 13.

Led by Father Brandon, Megan Fontenot, and Sr. Genevieve Lynn for readers age 11 and up, this study is designed for folks regardless of age to engage in conversation around Christian themes, symbolism and the work of fantasy. We will begin in the parish hall on Sunday, September 13th and will run through Sunday, October 25th, excluding September 20th.

All are welcome, especially those who were not able to participate in The Fellowship of the Rings study but wanted to. Join us by signing up below if you are interested.

If you were a member of The Fellowship of the Ring study, you do not need to sign up again.

Sign Up to Participate

Fall Retreat: A Human Being Fully Alive

In uncertain times, it is easy to yield to despair and give up hope that life can be transformed. Yet, we are called to nurture a practice that helps us become people who are fully alive! Come share a special retreat with us from 8:30 – 4:30 on Saturday, September 26.

Through sound, storytelling, contemplative practice, and creative expression, an extraordinary circle of facilitators and guides will lead us in a day designed for renewal, reflection, and connection. Together, we’ll move beyond stress and anxiety to cultivate imagination, unleash creativity, and make space for genuine presence. Whether you are seeking quiet rest, spiritual depth, or creative inspiration, this one day retreat offers space to ground your mind, heart, and spirit.

Workshops are woven together through:

Sound & Rhythm Experience the grounding power of sacred soundscapes with master percussionist River Guerguerian and multi instrumentalist and bandmate Chris Rosser. Together they are the ensemble Free Planet Radio.
Imaginative Ministry, Contemplative Ecology & Creativity Be inspired by insights from Bobbi Patterson, Aimee Bostwick, Rebecca Parker, Courtney Cowart.
Poetry, Words & Meaning Tap into narrative healing with poets Michael Heffernan and Emily Leithauser.
Creative Integration thru Ceremony Explore practical pathways for everyday grounding and resilience with Samantha Krezinski.

Learn more and register by September 20 at the link below.

A Human Being Fully Alive

Parish Feast Day

We will celebrate our annual parish feast day: the Feast of the Holy Cross on Sunday, September 20. There will be one combined service, a Choral Eucharist, at 10:00 AM followed by a lunch and fellowship in the parish hall.

Parish feast days give a community a focus point in the year to pay closer attention to a key facet and teaching from Jesus’s own life.

Parish Feast Day Details

Next Outdoor Eucharist: September 27

Our next Outdoor Eucharist service at Grace will be at Linwood Nature Preserve at 8:15 AM on Sunday morning, September 27, linking this Eucharist with the Autumnal Equinox.

All are welcome to come share in this liturgy that explicitly honors how we can integrate our prayers within creation.

Men’s Retreat: Arete, Faith, and a Rule of Life for Connection Among Men

In a time of disconnection and polarization, how do men pursue a life of purpose, virtue, and deep connection? Drawing on the Greek idea of Arete (excellence), Christian faith, and the Benedictine Rule of Life, this retreat invites us to explore a disciplined, life-giving path rooted in wisdom, practice, and community.

Together we’ll look at how excellence, faith, and intentional living shape practical wisdom for everyday life—moving beyond personal achievement toward love, humility, service, and authentic relationships with God and one another. Guided by John 10:10—“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly”—we’ll spend the day together learning, reflecting, building a personal Rule of Life, and enjoying meaningful fellowship, worship, and recreation. Come away, reconnect, and be renewed alongside other men seeking a richer, more grounded life.

Register Online by October 18

Dates for Your Calendar

Look ahead to upcoming opportunities for prayer, worship, and community!

• September 20 Parish Feast Day
• September 26 Fall Retreat
• September 27 Outdoor Eucharist
• October 4 Blessing of Animals
• October 6, 13, 20 Last Writes Book Club
• October 7 Charis Circles
• October 24 Men’s Retreat
• October 25 FOM Concert
• December 6 Confirmation

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