Weekly Newsletter for October 17, 2024 |
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Adult & Youth Formation Preview |
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The World’s Great HungerRev. Dan Puchalla
Last Sunday, I introduced Frederick Buechner’s idea of how to listen for God’s calling: where your deep gladness and the world’s great hunger meet. Last week, we explored what it means to listen for our deep gladness. Big thanks again to Annette Baez, Sarah Kettlewell, Melissa Orsi, and Rafael Orsi for modeling that kind of listening. This week, we talk about listening for the world’s great hunger. To do that, I thought it was best to listen to our future: our panel this week will be members of our youth, Emily Calub, Myha Francis, and Anne Regalado. We will hear from them about what they think are the biggest challenges facing our world, and what we should be paying attention to that we’re not.
This series provides a larger spiritual space in which the Vestry and I also invite you to discern your pledge of financial support for St. Gregory’s in 2025. In the next few days, you should receive a brochure and pledge card in the mail. A pledge is simply a way of letting us know what you plan to give over the course of next year. Pledges are crucial for good stewardship of our resources. Please prayerfully consider what you plan to give to support and to grow our ministries, and return your card to church or pledge online by November 3, the Feast of All Saints & All Souls.
Thank you for your outstanding and ongoing generosity in sharing all your different gifts with this amazing community.
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Join us for Sunday morning worship online at 9:30am
Meeting ID: 842 861 148 Passcode: 414299 |
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Sunday bulletins are posted online every Saturday morning. |
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| Nursery Open!
Good news! Our Nursery is officially open as of this Sunday. Please welcome our first new Nursery worker, Colleen Thuis. Colleen is a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and an experienced nanny.
The Nursery is available 9:00 to 12:00 on Sundays and is for children 0 to 5 years old. We are still looking for one or two more Nursery workers, so please email Pastor Dan with any recommendations or leads. |
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| Spiritual Growth Series:
Harvesting Our Giftedness
Frederick Buechner said, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Join an adult and youth Spiritual Growth series about discerning God’s call to each of us as we attend carefully to the stories of others in our church community.
Oct 13: How to Listen for Your Deep Gladness Oct 20: How to Listen for the World’s Great Hunger Oct 27: How to Find the Intersection
Each takes place on Sundays from 10:30-11:30am, followed by festivities in the Pumpkin Patch! You can view the recording of the Oct 13 formation here. |
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| Nov 15: Celebration of New Ministry!
We have a new rector (woohoo!), and it’s time to celebrate! On Friday, November 15 we will hold a special service called Renewal of Ministry at 7pm, with a reception to follow! More details to come, but put it on your calendar now: you won’t want to miss it! |
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| Next Community Meals: Oct 27
We still have a few opportunities for volunteers for our October Community Meals program. We will meet on Sunday, October 27th, at 12 noon at Christ Church, Waukegan. Contact Barb Schaper at 847-948-8989 or via the button below if you can help! |
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| Organ Recital on November 10
At 3pm on November 10, we’re excited to announce that James Janssen, our new organist, will offer an organ recital to celebrate his new ministry among us. A suggested donation of $10-20 will go to support the StGs Music Ministry. |
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| New Presiding Bishop Investiture
On November 2 everyone is invited to attend the Zoom investiture of our new Presiding Bishop-Elect, Sean Rowe! Find details here. |
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| Pumpkin Patch 2024!
They’re heeeeeere! We’ve had great sales these first few days of the patch, and excellent turnout at our first annual Pumpkin Fest last weekend. Keep your eye out tomorrow morning for an email with details on our upcoming FUN FAIR on October 20!
In the meantime, please continue to sign up for shifts in the Sign Up Center or by emailing Sally Holtz!
We currently have NO ONE signed up to staff the patch this Saturday from 4-6pm, so if you are available please email Sally ASAP! |
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Morning Prayer for HealingEvery Wednesday | 8:00am
Anchor your week in prayer and fellowship from the convenience of home or work. This rich online worship service includes prayers for healing of body, mind, heart, and soul. |
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Meeting ID: 750 552 357
Password: 587299 |
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Gentle & Meditative Yoga Every Friday | 8:00am
Start your day grounded, invigorated, and ready to go. This online class is especially helpful for mobility and flexibility. No prior yoga experience required, accessible to all physical abilities (whether you’re 9 or 90!). No fee to participate. |
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Book Club Third Wednesday of October | 7:00pm
Oct 16: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Three daughters want to know more about their mother's relationship with a famous actor when she was younger. It's a story about youthful love, married love, and the lives parents had before their children were born. Some say it's a gentle read that explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart.
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Meeting ID: 825 7456 6169
Passcode: 591239 |
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For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Rafael Orsi, Dave Lemrise, baby Rosie, Kay
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed…
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Announcements are for church-related matters only. Deadline for announcements is Monday at noon. Please send announcements to Kathryn Kinjo Duncan. |
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