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Blessing of the Animals
September 30th in lieu of Education Hour The Blessing of the Animals is the Episcopal Church's yearly commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is on October 4th. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and nature. He believed that all creatures should praise God and that humans especially have a duty to be good stewards of God's creation. According to legend, St. Francis could communicate with animals, often ordering birds to be quiet during outdoor church services. He once made peace with a wolf that terrorized an Italian village, asking the wolf not to hurt anyone. He then brought it back to the village, where the people pledged to feed and take care of its kind from now on. On September 30th, parishioners are welcome to bring their pets to the church to receive a blessing in honor of St. Francis. |
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Grace Church Dream Group
Tuesdays from October 2nd through November 13th, 9:00 to 10:30 am
Dream work is the intentional commitment to recording our nightly dreams, and playing with the dream images so that we understand the messages contained in the dream. The wonder and curiosity which is integral to dream work carries over to other areas of life, bringing along a greater comfort with mystery, uncertainty, and paradox. Dream work offers a method for healing old wounds, living more fully and joyfully each day, increasing self-awareness, improving understanding of our life purpose, and integrating new understandings. Each of these leads, in turn, to greater empathy and compassion.
Please consider joining us as we form our very own Dream Group at Grace Church. Rediscovering this work connects us to a long tradition of honoring the Dream as a way in which God speaks to us, guides us, informs us, heals us, and helps us to be conscious of God’s constant presence in our lives. The Dream Group is a safe container where we share our Dreams and invite others in the group to help us work out their meanings. Contact Tim Hussey for more information.
Tuesdays from October 2nd through November 13th, 9:00 to 10:30 am
Dream work is the intentional commitment to recording our nightly dreams, and playing with the dream images so that we understand the messages contained in the dream. The wonder and curiosity which is integral to dream work carries over to other areas of life, bringing along a greater comfort with mystery, uncertainty, and paradox. Dream work offers a method for healing old wounds, living more fully and joyfully each day, increasing self-awareness, improving understanding of our life purpose, and integrating new understandings. Each of these leads, in turn, to greater empathy and compassion.
Please consider joining us as we form our very own Dream Group at Grace Church. Rediscovering this work connects us to a long tradition of honoring the Dream as a way in which God speaks to us, guides us, informs us, heals us, and helps us to be conscious of God’s constant presence in our lives. The Dream Group is a safe container where we share our Dreams and invite others in the group to help us work out their meanings. Contact Tim Hussey for more information.
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Celtic Cèilidh
Friday, October 12th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Grace Church will host a cèilidh (pronounced kay-lee) intergenerational celebration in October, complete with a Celtic band, feasting, dancing, and storytelling. This will be an evening to remember! Soda, tea, and water will be available, and you may bring adult beverages. Your family and guests are welcome to attend and enjoy the evening. Wearing of a kilt or Celtic dress of any kind is optional but encouraged! There will be a prize for the most original Celtic costume. If you have a family tartan be sure to come and display your heritage; if not, borrow one from somebody else, we won’t know! We would like all of our members to attend. If you need transportation to and from this event, please contact the church office (828-456-6029) for transportation arrangements. If you should have questions about this event, please contact Elaine Dohms (941-404-0849) or Linda Deeb (850-544-1518). |
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Sunday Service Times
8:00 am - Eucharist (spoken) 9:15 am - Education Hour for Adults 9:15 am - Children and Youth Sunday school 10:30 am - Eucharist with Music 9:15 am - 11:45 am - Nursery Available Eucharist with Anointing for Healing Wednesdays at Noon Subscribe to eNews Calendar |
Grace Church in the Mountains
394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 • Phone: (828) 456-6029 Email: admin@gracewaynesville.com
394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 • Phone: (828) 456-6029 Email: admin@gracewaynesville.com
