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LEARN ABOUT THE PARANORMAL
Grace Episcopal Church in Orange Park is offering an adult formation course of a very different kind. Join visiting priest, The Rev’d Fr. Eric E. Fialho, for a weekend intensive course of his own design, where he shares his knowledge and passion for some of the strangest subjects in Christian theology. This discussion-based and interactive course examines how the Church defines, understands, and explains the topic of ghosts. Through readings from Holy Scripture, the Church Fathers, and leading voices in the evolving fields of parapsychology and exorcism, students will explore one of the most misunderstood areas of Christian belief. Seating is limited. This two-day weekend intensive will run from the evening of Fri, June 26th, 6pm-9pm and Saturday, June 27th, 10am-3pm. Tuition is $20 per person and covers lunch.
Only a few spots remaining.
You can register using the QR code or by CLICKING HERE
GET INVOLVED IN GRACE
ALTAR GUILD- Be a part of setting up the church for Sunday worship. Serve on a team that helps one Sunday each month to set up for services. No experience necessary! Interested? Reach out to elizabethcreiswig@gmail.com for more information.
ACOLYTES - Anyone 8 or older can serve as an acolyte. Training provided.
READERS - Looking for additional readers for the 10:30 service. The reader schedule is sent in advance, and you will have the readings to practice
USHERS - Ushers greet people as they arrive and help keep things flowing during the service. No experience necessary - training provided
PEW CREW - Looking for someone who would come in once a month and make sure there are offering envelopes and pens in each pew. This could be an individual, or a team.
CLOTHES CLOSET LIASION - Someone to pick up items from the wagon in the narthex and deliver to The Closes Closet once a month. They are located near the OPAA ball field, about a mile from the church.
Are you interested in any of these opportunities? Contact churchoffice@graceop.net and we will get you connected.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
For the month of June, our Change for Change focus will be on The Clothes Closet. Cash or checks can be dropped off in the offering plate. If writing a check, please put "outreach" on the memo line.
We are also collecting non perishable food items. These can be dropped off in the red wagon in the narthex and will be delivered at to them at the end of the month.
You can read more about the work of the Clothes Closet HERE
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, June 27. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for July is "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We will meet on July 7 at 10 am in the Benedict Hall Conference Room to discuss.
If you read the book and are interested in joining us, you are welcome! We have some wonderful group discussions.
Questions? Contact Dick Cheatwood
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HOMELESS MINISTRY
"Let all guests who arrive be received as Christ." St. Benedict
In the last 6 weeks, 10 new clients have been blessed by your snacks, hygiene kits, socks, wipes and other needed items just to survive. In addition, I was able to make 26 hygiene kits in my garage so keep up the good work, Grace parish! Last, please pray that the folks seek recovery. Thanks!
Now, I am in need of the following items:
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washcloths
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towels
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disposable razors
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toothpaste
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bars of soap
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deodorant
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snacks
Blessings,
Donna Mapel
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flower charts for 2026 are up in the Chapel and in the Narthex. If you would like to dedicate flowers on the altar to honor or remember a loved one, now is the time to reserve your date. Flowers in the Chapel are $55 each Sunday and arrangements in the church are $75. Please submit your dedication wording no later than noon, the Monday before your dedication date to Barbee Cunningham at barbeemt@gmail.com
You can put your dedication money in the collection plate or in the box located in front of the church office. If paying by check, please write Flower Dedication on the memo line. If paying by cash, please put your money in one of the envelopes provided and indicate that it is for a flower dedication on the envelope.
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"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
