Grace Congregational UCC, Rutland, VT

Oct. 20 ~ Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra at Grace

Grace Church welcomes Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra

When: Sunday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

Where: Grace Church Sanctuary, 8 Court St., Rutland, VT. We are located on the corner of Court and West. For parking, enter our lot from West Street. Street parking is also available on Court Street. The handicap entrance may be accessed through the north side portico of Grace Church via the parking lot. The elevator is located in the central part of the building.

About: We welcome the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra and their director, Matthew LaRocca, to Grace Church as part of the CPO’s Fall Season. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15 (general), $10 (seniors) and $5 (students). The program will include Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, Copland’s ‘Rodeo’ and William Grant Still’s ‘Wood Notes’.

Sept. 19 ~ “A Trip to Cuba”

The Fortnightly presents: “A Trip to Cuba” with Dr. Alis Headlam

When: Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Where: Grace Church Chapel

About: Join The Fortnightly in welcoming Dr. Alis Headlam in “A Trip to Cuba”. Tea & Sweets will follow the presentation in the Parlor. For further Information, call the Church Office (775.4301) or Bonnie Kelly (775.2249)

All are welcome! If transportation is needed, contact Bonnie Kelly.

A yearly due of $10.00 will be collected.

Sept. 22 ~ Peace Concert

Join us on Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. at Grace Church for an afternoon of music.

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m.

Where: Grace Church Sanctuary

About: The Southwest Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ and Grace Congregational Church will be hosting a concert promoting peace, unity and friendship around the globe. The Grace Church Sanctuary Choir will be joined by local choirs to offer songs of peace. You are also invited to a reception that will follow the concert.

* A freewill offering will be accepted.

Sept. 29 ~ Immigration and Michaelmas

Join us for this event on Immigration sponsored by the Spiritual Growth Committee. In lieu of our Aug. 18 date, we will be meeting on September 29, 2019.

Immigration and Michaelmas!

When: Sunday, September 29, 2019 after our 10am worship service.

Where: Fellowship Hall

About: What is Michaelmas, and what does it have to do with our immigration work? It’s an ancient Christian holiday that celebrates the Archangel Michael defeating evil in the world! Join us for a Potluck luncheon discussion about Grace Church’s next steps with the wider Rutland community – what would it take to sponsor one or more families in Rutland? During this time, we will also have crafts/card-making to send to our brothers and sisters on the Border.

*A free-will offering will be collected for those working with detainees at the Border.

Jun. 30 ~ Event of Talent & Phantom

You’re invited to the end-of-the-season Grace Church Music Cabaret, featuring the Rutland area’s most talented singers, dancers, and actors!

When: Sunday, June 30th @ 7:00 PM (refreshments are available prior to the show and during intermission).

Where: Grace Congregational Church, in the exciting new multi-purpose space of Grace Church Sanctuary.

ACT 1 will be featuring a variety of acts including singing, acting, and dancing. Arrive early to enjoy refreshments and to view video installations and artwork on display by local artists.

ACT 2 will feature a medley from PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

Based on the 1910 horror novel by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera follows a deformed composer who haunts the grand Paris Opera House. Sheltered from the outside world in an underground cavern, the lonely, romantic man tutors and composes operas for Christine, a gorgeous young soprano star-to-be. As Christine’s star rises, and a handsome suitor from her past enters the picture, the Phantom grows mad, terrorizing the opera house owners and company with his murderous ways. Still, Christine finds herself drawn to the mystery man. The medley will feature singers from the Grace Church Sanctuary Choir, the Grace Church Youth Choir, Joyful Noise, and friends from all over the Rutland area. A band of professional musicians will accompany the selected solos and choruses in this abridged retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s longest running hit!

July 3 ~ Travelogue

Join us on July 3rd for a Gather With Grace Travelogue and Potluck Dinner!

Ben Green will share his recent travels through New Zealand. As well as presenting pictures and stories, Ben will lead us in the HAKA – an ancient Maori traditional dance. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 pm in the Grace Church Fellowship Hall. Please bring something to share. The travelogue will begin at 6:45 pm and finish around 8 pm.

FREE – All ages welcome!

*We are located on the corner of Court and West. For parking, enter our lot from
West Street. Street parking is also available on Court Street.

The handicap entrance may be accessed through the north side portico of Grace Church via the parking lot. The elevator is located in the central part of the building.

April 22 – ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ Documentary Screening on Climate Change

A screening of a National Geographic documentary titled, “Paris to Pittsburgh” will take place from 7 to 9 PM in Fellowship Hall at Grace Congregational Church. The film will be followed by a panel discussion.

Across the country, the consequences of climate change are increasingly evident. These impacts have created a new force for change as mayors, governors, businesses, and everyday citizens launch local climate solutions.

You can view a trailer for this film.

The event is sponsored by Vermont Climate and Health Alliance and Vermont Interfaith Power & Light. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.