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Grace Congregational UCC in Rutland, VT

Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County looking for its next homeowner

Homeowner Informational Meeting May 10, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County is breaking ground on its next home located at 3 Hickory St. Rutland.  

Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County is hosting a Homeowner Informational Meeting for anyone interested in learning more about how to become a Habitat homeowner.

Meeting Details:
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
Location: 5 Hickory St. Rutland, VT

If you or anyone you know is interested in finding out more about owning a Habitat home please encourage them to attend the Homeowner Informational Meeting.  Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County will do a brief overview of the eligibility criteria, application process, sweat-equity responsibilities, and the Habitat affordability and shared equity model.  They will be leaving plenty of time for questions and a tour of our newly built home located at 5 Hickory St. and the 3 Hickory St. lot.

Hope to see you there.

Feel free to call me with any questions.

For more information, visit: rutlandhabitat.weebly.com 
or call 802-747-7440.

New Church Administrator

Krista Johnston to be our New Church Administrator!

After a long and thorough search process, the Personnel Committee and Council are pleased to announce that our new Church Administrator and Digital Media Manager is Krista Johnston. She will begin on June 1 and have two weeks to work with our current wonderful Church Administrator, Kit Wallace, who is retiring on June 14. Krista has been sharing her talents with Grace as a volunteer for 5 years. Now she will be able to do so full-time (and still share her talents in the choir and bell choir). Congratulations Krista!

Oct. 7 – Benefit Concert

When: October 7, 2018 at 4:00pm

Where: Grace Sanctuary

About:  Grace Church Sanctuary Choir will lead an afternoon of music in aid of local charities. The choir will be joined by local professional musicians, Court Gettel, Jennifer Hoult, Barry Cohen and Wesley Christensen to offer music from spirituals and songs to classical masterpieces. A goodwill offering to benefit local charities will be taken.

 

Oct. 7 – World Communion Sunday

When: October 7, 2018 at 10:00 am

Where: Grace Church Sanctuary

About: Please join the Grace Church Sanctuary choir and SSAA choir to celebrate World Communion Sunday.   The choirs will lead worship with a variety of songs from all over the globe, including the wonderful Spanish song, Samba de las Escrituras.

“World Communion Sunday is a celebration that began in 1933 by Dr. Hugh Thomson Kerr.  It is observed by several Christian denominations, taking place on the first Sunday of every October.  It promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation.  It focuses on an observance of the eucharist.”
– Wikipedia

Nov. 4 – All Saints’ Sunday

When: November 4, 2018 at 7:00pm

Where: Grace Church sanctuary

About:  A Celebration of Lives for All Saints’ Sunday

Grace Church Sanctuary Choir, Castleton University Chorale and soloists, will present an evening of music and poetry to celebrate and remember the lives of those who have died.  Under the direction of Dr. Sherrill Blodget, the choirs will perform Antiono Vivaldi’s Gloria, accompanied by Alastair Stout on the Grace Church organ. Between the movements of the Gloria, specially chosen poems will reflect on the lives of loved-ones who have died this past year.

 

Oct. 21 – Piano Recital, Nathan Carterette

When: October 21, 2018 at 4:00pm

Where: Grace Congregational UCC Sanctuary

About:
We warmly welcome the renowned pianist, Nathan Carterette, to perform the sublime Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach. Hailed as ‘wonderfully poetic’ (Westfalen Post) and “very compelling in his power and presence” (International Composer), Nathan’s innovative programming has inspired audiences to approach unfamiliar music with open ears, and familiar music with new appreciation.

Known for his dedication to the music of Bach, Nathan has performed the Goldberg Variations in concert halls, universities and churches throughout the USA. His live recording of the Goldberg on Pittsburgh’s classic radio, WQED, became the most requested pledge drive item in the radio’s history. He recently recorded the Variations to be released in early 2019.

Following the concert, all are invited to a dinner in aid of HEAL: Raising Our World.