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Response to COVID-19 in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
"The Episcopal Church in Delaware will adhere to the State of Emergency declaration and all modifications of the declaration. Governor Carney is implementing a planned resumption of business, citing the continued and pressing threats to our public health. Our current suspension of public worship in the Episcopal Church in Delaware (ECD) is hereby extended" indefinitely, effective immediately." The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Bishop
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Online BCM Worship Services offered through Sunday August 9, 2020
Pax Latina, Sábados del mes de Agosto del 2020 via Facebook desde las 5 pm Enlace de Facebook Boletin
Sunday Eucharist August 9, 2020 live on Facebook at 9:00 am Facebook Link Bulletin
Sunday School will resume via Zoom at 11 am. If you would like to participate, contact Amanda Burris at acmarshall6@gmail.com to be added to the meeting list for Sunday School
Vanco Services (link follows) provides an alternative tool for online giving to BCM, and Ascension, Calvary, and Grace churches. The following link allows you to set up your Online Giving Profile or to donate to BCM or one of the BCM Churches - Vanco Services - BCM Giving
“Do your best to remain safe and continue to remember that our hope is in the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Ketlen+
Grace Bulletin Board
Worship
Grace Episcopal Church 4900 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at Grace:
- September through May Sundays: 8:30 am (no music). Sundays 10:30 am (choir and organ)
- Sunday School 10:30 am to 11:00 am - held on most Sundays during the first half of the 10:30 am worship service
- During Advent and Christmas Eve, worship services are held in the larger sanctuary at Grace Church
- Summer Sundays June through August - Holy Eucharist will be conducted in a single 9:30 am weekly service. Sunday School will not meet.
Announcements
August 16 Coffee Hour: We are excited to let you know that the August 16th Sunday Coffee Hour will be facilitated by our bishop, the Right Reverend Kevin Brown. All members of the BCM congregations are welcome to participate.
BCM Presents - most Wednesday evenings:
Reforesting Your Faith 8/12/2020 by Rev. Chris Moore
Spiritual Wellness: 8/19/2020 by Rev. Marta Ilueca
Decision Making: 8/26/2020 by Rev. Marta Ilueca
Celebrate the Saint of Animals: St. Francis and join us for the BCM 6th Annual Blessing of the Animals and Pet Fair on October 3rd from 11 am to 1 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. There will be local vendors selling their pet-centric goods, as well as local animal rescues to share information about their organizations! Our ministers will be on hand to bless your pet. Get a FREE pet portrait by Shannon Somma Photography
Vanco Services (link follows) provides an alternative tool for online giving to BCM, and Ascension, Calvary, and Grace churches. Vanco Services - BCM Giving
Adventure Kids Summer Camp began at Grace Church this past Monday although a bit smaller this year due to COVID-19 regulations. There are activities and games that take place in the building and surrounding grounds from 7 am to 5 pm. Its a pleasure to aee thoe smling faces and the joy that fills our house with God's love.
Events
Altar Flowers: Please contact the church office if interested in purchasing altar flower arangements in momory, in thanksgiving or in celebration of something. Contact: graceplace3@comcast.net (302).478.9533
Grocery cards for Giant, Shop Rite and Acme are available. Contact Diane Wegner at 302.388.2239. If there is no answer, leave a message and Diane will get back to you.
Ditty Boxes: - It’s that time of year again where we start collecting items for ditty boxes for seafarers. Please take a moment to review the sign-up sheet and perhaps donate some of the much-needed items.