To strengthen our parish community and to build trusting relationships with God and each other, Grace is facilitating three small groups of 8 to 10 people who will meet in people’s homes throughout fall 2023.
Each group will have a leader, who will use The Way of Love in Community curriculum created by the Episcopal Church. Each session will begin with a simple dinner, and then moves into prayer, check-in, discussion, a group activity and worship.
To register, please fill out our Google form.
Three groups will meet Saturday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday evenings. Here are the dates and locations for the first five sessions:
Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m., led by Josh Langford, hosted at the church: Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Joe and Beth Paskowski, hosted by Sondra Holt: Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Caran Pullen, hosted by Zara/Stephen Crowley: Jan. 17, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 21
Groups will meet in members’ homes, but if no home is available, the group can meet at the church. Hosts listed above are for the first session only; each group will determine the following meeting locations and hosts.
Just show up! Leaders moderate the group meeting for all sessions. Hosts provide the space and order the food. Members should try to attend all sessions to build a sense of group cohesiveness. That way they are being present for each other as well as for themselves. (Of course, conflicts, sickness, etc. are bound to arise, but we encourage members to attend as often as possible.)
Our plan is to provide child care at the church for the Saturday morning group; we are open to suggestions (and volunteers) for the Tuesday and Wednesday evening groups. Please contact Verne or Emily.
To register, please fill out our Google form. Or there is a QR code here, in the back of the church, or in the hallways that will allow you to sign up on your phone. There will also be a paper sign-up sheet in Memorial Hall and people will assist with registration during coffee hour. Keep in mind that you will be signing up for ONE group and will stick with that group the entire time.
Reach out!
Verne Becker, 845-480-1633, heyverne@gmail.com
Emily Nevill, 845-709-2356, nevill.emily@gmail.com
Fall Schedule:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Family Worship)
11 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 358-1297
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