Grace Notes: Blessing of the Animals OUTSIDE this SundayThis week at Grace
Grace Notes
October 4, 2025
Beloved of Grace,
This Sunday is our annual Blessing of the the Animals at 10 am. We will gather together outside the front doors of the church for our service. The weather looks lovely, and we think it would be fun to be outside since we were rained out of the waterfront service. Bring your pet, lovey/stuffed animal, or a picture of your pet for a blessing. We will have some chairs available, and if you want to bring a camp chair or a blanket, great!
Animals not your thing? Please join us online at 9 am Zoom this Sunday. Links below.
Please note that the time has changed again for our Greater Grace Groundwork Hudson event on Oct. 11th. Details below.
See you all Sunday! Faithfully,
Lauren
Sing a new song!
If you enjoy singing, you are invited to join us in the choir this fall. We have an enthusiastic group that rehearses on select Sundays after church. We sing for the service approximately twice a month. Best of all, you don't even have to make a regular commitment. I know that we all have busy schedules so I do my best to work around everyone's coming and going.
Join Greater Grace for our 3rd event! We are partnering with Groundwork Hudson to help our environment
SATURDAY, October 11, 11:30pm – 3pm
Native Tree & Shrub Planting adjacent to Chauncey Park, hosted by Groundwork Hudson Valley, with NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
Tools and supplies will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring their own tools.
Remember to dress appropriately and wear protective footwear or rain boots.
Volunteers will need to temporarily put on provided wader boots to get over to cross a shallow stream and should be prepared to possibly get a bit wet.
Please reach out to Ashley Farrell if you have questions or are interested in attending. All ages welcome!
The Greater Grace Committee
Links this week at Grace:
Sunday Morning 9am Worship - Zoom Sunday, October 5th @ 9am The bulletin for Sunday isHERE.
Wednesday Bible Study, October 8th @ Noon on Zoom Bible Study & Spiritual Discussion The reading for Wednesday's Bible Study isHERE. ClickHEREand HERE for Bible study commentaries.
Want to give to Grace Church? Scan the QR code or give via
Zelle: giving@gracehastings.org
Sunday (10/5) Online Worship 9:00am
Lector:
Sunday (10/5) In-person Worship 10:00am
Usher: David Agosto, Jim DeVita Altar Guild: David Agosto Chalice Bearer: Dennis Prahl Lectors: Tom Hermans-Webster, Greg Robbins Counters: Alicia Sweitzer, Corrie Hermans-Webster Coffee Hour Hosts: Elsa & Jim DeVita
Bible Study & Spiritual Discussion - Wednesday, Oct. 8th @ Noon on Zoom
