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Community - Aug 2, 2022

Pandemic Drives Demand for Calgary Food Bank Hampers

Grace Satellite Food Bank makes 20 hampers (up from 15) to support Beltline neighbours  In October 2020, Grace became a satellite depot for the Calgary Food Bank, supplying 15 hampers per week to residents of the Beltline neighbourhood, where the church is found. There is high need in the area - 3% of the demand from the Calgary Food Bank comes from the Beltline (only the neighbourhood of Forrest Lawn has a higher need at 4%). Offering hampers at Grace saves users a trip to the main Calgary Food Bank, which is 7 inconvenient kilometers away, taking over an hour to access by public...

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CongregationUpdates - Jun 7, 2022

Sewing Hope: Women’s Religious Expression in the Christian Tradition: An Exhibition of Twelve Quilts

Sunday, June 12, at Grace Presbyterian Church, immediately following worship, join theGrace Quilters for a quilt exhibition entitled: Sewing Hope: Women’s ReligiousExpression in the Christian Tradition. An Exhibition of Twelve Quilts by the GracePresbyterian Quilters. You will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the quiltsand learn more about their meaning and charitable purpose. We hope you can join usto celebrate both the Grace Quilters and their quilts. All welcome! Sunday, June 26, at Calgary Central Library, Level 1, Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hallfrom noon to 5 p.m....

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Truth, Healing and ReconciliationUpdates - May 6, 2022

Conversations about Truth, Healing & Reconcili-Action at Grace and the Mural Project

The Ad Hoc Committee for Truth, Healing and Reconcili-Action invites you to join in informal conversations in the Lounge after worship on Sundays, on May 15 and May 22.  During these times, you will be provided a very brief introduction and then given the opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions as we hear from each other about how God is calling us to respond in light of the red paint on Grace’s doors and the Church’s history with Indigenous peoples. Additional opportunities for conversations are being planned for June 5 and 12. These will be posted on the website...

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CongregationReportsUpdates - Apr 25, 2022

Annual General Meeting Documents and Reports

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 24. The agenda from the meeting and written reports are posted here. Written Reports: AGM AgendaMeeting business – meeting Secretary, Meeting Agenda, and Minutes from November 2021 meetingMinutes from the June 2021 meetingMinutes of the November 2021 Congregational MeetingIn Memoriam – The RollReport from MinistersReport from Rev. Jake Van PernisReport from Rev. Christian PersaudStewardship ReportReport from the Ad Hoc Committee on Truth, Healing and Reconcili-actionReport to the Congregation and CommunityLead...

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CongregationUpdates - Apr 9, 2022

Strategic Plan of Session 2022-2024

Please find the strategic plan of Session for 2022 - 2024 that outlines the three main areas of focus for Grace Presbyterian Church: 1. Provide congregational care and support, and encourage engagement. 2. Grow community collaboration and engagement. 3. Nurture the evolving culture at Grace Download the full Strategic Plan here: Downloadable PDF Strategic Plan of Session...

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Truth, Healing and ReconciliationUpdates - Feb 23, 2022

Resources: Doctrine of Discovery Lecture and Indigenous Lenten Series

Please find resources for the Doctrine of Discovery Online Lecture, led by Rev. Mark Tremblay, with a Smudge conducted by Indigenous Elder Rev. John Snow Jr. You can also find a link to the Indigenous Lenten Series. Selected bibliographyLenten Study Poster Heschel, hosted on Zoom by Knox Presbyterian ChurchIndigenous Lenten Series, facilitated by Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister, Chinook Winds Region, United Church of Canada and John Snow, Indigenous Minister, Pacific Mountains Region, United Church of...

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