“Lent is for Love – 40 Days of Giving”
During this Lenten season, instead of giving up something, try giving to someone. Help support Companions in Wholeness by collecting 40 items over 40 days. Use this Lenten Calendar (printable PDF) to collect the items that we need the most.
For more information, please contact Sarah Pulcer from Mission & Service Committee at sehenry2001@yahoo.com, or call 802-775-8861.
In January 2023:
We continue to be in need of items for our clothing store such as warm clothing for both men and women, blankets, socks, and underwear. For our pantry we need crackers and ready to eat meals that folks can warm up in the microwave or canned items with a pull up lid. For our kitchen we need items such as pancake syrup, butter, half and half, milk, frozen fruit, sugar, salt, pepper and coffee.
We want to express our gratitude for all of you who donate your time, items and money to help us Feed Our Neighbors. We are beginning to offer other community resources to our guests onsite which has been a blessing. We are still in need of volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays anytime from 6:30-11:30. We have many different jobs and can always use assistance with a variety of things that need to be done.
Not only are we feeding folks but we are becoming mentors to those in our community who need assistance in a variety of ways. Currently we have someone who wants to learn how to cook.
If you believe you may have a gift and would like to mentor someone while teaching them how to cook so they can cook for their family please let Ellie know. You can use our kitchen to provide this support.
Please be in touch with Ellie McGarry at 802-236-3136 if you have any questions or can volunteer.
After the January 30th CD release concert for the “Uplifting Guitar Hymns” album, the fundraiser for Mission and Service will continue for another month (until February 28, 2022).
The music CD will be available to purchase ($15) after Sunday morning services in February, in the Grace Church Parlor. The proceeds from CD sales will be shared 50/50 with Mission and Service committee.
If you are unable to attend Sunday services, or are not affiliated with Grace Church, you can contact Ron Pulcer at 802-775-8861 or ron@ronpulcer.com for direct sales. After payment, the CDs will be mailed to you, or arrangements could be made to pick up your CD at Grace Church.
Note: Currently Ron is working on capability to order CDs online. But for the short term, you can purchase CD on Sunday mornings at Grace Church or via orders by phone or email.
Thank you to everyone who attended the January 30th CD release concert for the “Uplifting Guitar Hymns” album by Ron Pulcer. A Free Will Offering was made by attendees, which benefited the Mission and Service Committee at Grace Church.
In addition, CDs were sold after the concert and proceeds were shared with Mission and Service.
In total, $806 was raised for Mission and Service. A member of the M&S committee spoke at concert about the committee’s programs and support for non-profit orgs, including local organizations.
Thank you to the guest musicians who performed. Thanks also to Mission and Service committee members and volunteers who ushered the concert and sold CDs.
A CD Release Concert + Fundraiser for Grace Congregational Church’s Mission and Service programs will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary.
CD Release of “Uplifting Guitar Hymns”: Ron Pulcer and guest musicians will perform selections from Ron’s new album, which was recorded at Grace Church. The album includes 18 hymns, Spirituals and religious songs, and features instrumental fingerstyle guitar arrangements by Ron. Guest musicians include Marina Smakhtina (cello, guitar), Linda MacFarlane (dulcimer, guitar) and Phil Henry (djembe, guitar). For more info:
Concert: https://upliftingguitarhymns.com/cd-release-concert-01-30-2022/
Fundraiser for Mission and Service programs: A Free Will Offering at the concert will be given to the Mission and Service Committee at Grace Church, which in turn supports local non-profits. Also, a portion of CD sales after the concert will be shared with Mission and Service. A member of M&S Committee will speak to concert audience about their programs and plans. For more info:
Fundraiser: https://upliftingguitarhymns.com/2022/01/11/fundraiser-for-grace-churchs-mission-and-service/
For more information, please contact the church office, or email Ron Pulcer, or see album website.
Please donate at www.healraisingourworld.org or send checks made payable to HEAL:
HEAL
PO Box 452
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Thank You!
Help us add to over $10,000 already raised for local charities by the Grace Music Department and Friends!
When: March 1, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary
About: The choirs of Grace Church, as well as singers and instrumentalists from the region, offer an afternoon of music to raise money for a local charity. Included in the concert will be a special performance of Frostiana by Randall Thompson. Help us add to over $10,000 already raised for local charities by the Grace Music Department and Friends!
Come One, Come All! This year Joyful Noise presents Aladdin!
When: March 8, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary
About: Joyful Noise Showcase of Talent
Our youth choir, Joyful Noise, will offer a medley of choruses and solos from Aladdin. The singers will be accompanied by a band of local musicians, and also be joined by choirs from local schools. Please come and support our talented youth, who will be raising money for the HEAL foundation. Refreshments will be available to purchase before and during the performance, which begins at 6 PM.
Don’t miss out on some great finds!
When:
Thursday, October 3 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – Noon (Bag Sale)
Where: Grace Church Fellowship Hall
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.
Donations: We will be accepting donations in Fellowship Hall on Monday through Wednesday, September 30-October 2, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ONLY. We are looking for household items, clothing (cleaned and wearable), small appliances (in good working condition), linens, jewelry, and children’s toys and games. No sharp knives, televisions or microwaves, please!
Set-up and Sales Help Needed!
Set-up help is needed to set up and sort Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 30-October 2.
Sales help is needed on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4.
Clean-up help is needed after the sale on Friday, October 4.
Please look for the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. For more information please contact the church office.
All are welcome to attend Grace Church’s 2019 Fall Benefit Concert. This year, the funds will go to the BROC Community Action Fuel Assistance Fund.
When: October 6 at 4 pm
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary, 8 Court Street, Rutland, 802-775-4301
About: Grace Church’s 2019 Fall Benefit Concert will aid the BROC Community Action Fund for fuel assistance. The choirs of Grace Church, as well as singers and instrumentalists from the region, join forces to raise money for a local charity.
