Bishop Sean would like the practice of the common cup to return at communion. For intinction, the Bishop would like clergy or Eucharistic ministers to intinct the bread in the wine (as we have been.)
 
At Grace we'll have the common cup, as well as the option for intinction. People can signify their preference:

• Both hands extended to receive the bread and common cup
• One hand extended, the other crossed over the chest to receive the intincted host (we thought this makes sense, as it’s a somewhat familiar gesture - both hands crossed over chest indicates a desire not to receive communion, but a blessing.)  As we do at Grace, we’ll give it a try, learn, and adapt as needed.

 

 

Clergy Schedule  (10am services unless noted)

August 14:Communion (Jessica Frederick

August 21:Communion (Jessica Frederick

August: 28th:Communion (Jessica Frederick

 

New Office Hours at Grace

While Luke is away, Jessica will be covering office hours. She’ll be in the office Wednesday afternoons, prior to the after-school program, from 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm.

VBS Update - It's finally here and we are so excited!
Registration is open and walk ins are welcome anytime during VBS!  Children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the Randolph Community Vacation Bible School, "Discovery on Adventure Island".  The program runs August 8-12 from 8:45-11:45am.  Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church or you can register on the Randolph Community VBS Facebook page.

StoryWalk at Grace

StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. StoryWalks have been installed around the country (and the world!)… and Grace Church, in partnership with the Randolph Free Library, is bringing this experience to Randolph to inspire a love of reading and the outdoors.
 
This StoryWalk will feature the book “Blueberries for Sale,” beginning at Grace Church and will end at the Randolph Library. This installation is for bibliophiles of all ages, and will be up through the month of August.

Block Party and Community BBQ on August 25th!

Grace is hosting our second annual Community BBQ from 5-7:30 pm on Thursday, August 25th.

This event is free and open to the community. There will be food (BBQ fare...ribs, burgers and more) and fellowship (lawn games and activities for the whole family). This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or two to experience the welcoming and loving community that is Grace

Grace Partners with Randolph Melioristic Theatre

Alumni from the Randolph Melioristic Theatre, including our own Kalan & Stephanie Brown and Dan & Sara Yarrington, are creating a series of webisodes that will be shared through various social media platforms and will provide viewers around the world the opportunity to donate to “Randolph Melioristic Theatre’s Young Artists’ Fund.” This fund will provide financial support that will allow youth ages 6-21, living in the Randolph area, to actively take part in the arts. https://www.facebook.com/RandolphMelioristic/