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Auditions for Shrek the Musical

Paramount Players and Grace Congregational Church present Shrek the Musical

When:
Principal Role auditions are by appointment only.

*To express interest in auditioning (and to schedule your principal role audition time) please email Eric at Eric@ParamountVT.org. Time slots (20-minutes) will be made available on a first-come-first-served basis for the following dates:
– Jan. 5, 2-5p.m.
– Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m.
– Jan. 9, 5-7p.m.
– Call backs, Jan. 11, 3-5p.m.

Ensemble Auditions:
– Jan. 11, 2p.m.

Where: Grace Church

About: We are excited to announce the first Paramount Theatre and Grace Congregational Church collaboration! The Paramount Theatre’s Paramount Players, directed by Eric Mallette, and the Grace Congregational Church music department will present the award-winning family show, Shrek the Musical, on July 16, 17 and 18, 2020, at the Paramount Theatre. Auditions are open to all, and will take place at Grace Church on January 5, 7, 9 and 11. Rehearsals will begin on June 7th.

Performance dates: July 16, 17 and 18, 2020

Dec. 22 ~ Service of Light in the Midst of Darkness

Chances are, someone you loved dearly has died. Have you found the need and the confidence to speak your beloved’s name with faith and a spirit to hope? It may be the first Christmas without family members or friends who have recently died. A space and time is needed to acknowledge the sadness and grief, but also to be reminded you are not alone. The Service of Light in the Midst of Darkness provides an opportunity to do just that. Join us on Sunday, December 22, at 4 pm in the Grace Church Sanctuary for a time of healing, encouragement hope and inspiration.

  Some Celebrate – Some Grieve – All Remember

When: December 22 at 4 pm
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary

 

Nov. 17 ~ Jazz Sunday

We are excited to welcome back the Onion River Jazz Band!

When: November 17 at 10 am

Where: Grace Church Sanctuary

About:  We are excited to welcome back the Onion River Jazz Band to lead our 10 am morning worship on November 17th.  They will accompany the Sanctuary Choir as well as offer upbeat hymns and songs. The handbell choir will also play a gospel medley. Invite a friend to Grace Church to experience this exciting contemporary style of worship.

 

Nov. 3 – Folk Music Sunday

Join us for Fold Music Sunday.

When: November 3 at 10 am

Where: Grace Church Sanctuary

About:  We are honored to have John Kirk and Trish Miller joining us for Folk Sunday on November 3 at 10 am. John and Trish will accompany the TTBB and Sanctuary Choirs in beautiful arrangements of Shenandoah and The Silver Rain, and offer traditional tunes for the prelude and postlude.

 

Oct. 17 ~ Travelogue to Ireland

Please join the Spiritual Growth and Music Ministries for a potluck dinner and travelogue on October 17 at 6 pm in the Grace Church Fellowship Hall. Barb Kirk and Tegan Kirk-Elkin will present their travels through the Emerald Isle. Free, please bring a dish to share.

15 Years of Dynamic Ministry

On Sunday, September 8, Grace Church celebrated 15 years of dynamic ministry with John and Tracy Weatherhogg, as they dissolved their call to the church.  John and Tracy have chosen to move on to other opportunities while remaining in the community where they have raised their three children.

John and Tracy leave Grace Church with a rich legacy from their ministry. Together they led the church through many difficult times, many joyous times, and many celebrations of new babies, funerals, and weddings. Their legacy includes extensive outreach work in the Rutland community which will be continued by members of the church, including a monthly free dinner for the community, and work with the Farmacy Program, the Vermont Foodbank, Habitat for Humanity and 350VT, among others. They provided leadership on interfaith projects and programs. They also worked closely with other regional churches and organizations on issues of social justice and reform. A global impact was felt from their help shepherding the creation and operation of a children’s home and school in Kenya.

Grace Church will welcome an interim minister, and will launch a national search for a new minister as they embark on a new chapter in a long and rich history encompassing nearly 250 years.

Grace Church 2019 Fall Rummage Sale

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.