Grace Notes: September 27, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Grace will be at the Harvest Festival!

Grace will have a booth at the San Marcos Fall Festival in the North City area across from the university, and we need volunteers!

If you are interested in manning the booth, please see Cynde during the coffee hour or contact the office. Volunteer spots are only for one hour. We will be giving out freebies and letting people know about our church! Go here for information on the Harvest Festival.

Upcoming Services & Book Studies

Sunday, September 27, 2026

8:30 a.m. — Spoken Holy Eucharist

9:30 a.m. — Godly Play & Spiritual Fishers

10:00 a.m. — Holy Eucharist with music
(The 10:00 a.m. service is live-streamed on YouTube)

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

4:00 p.m. — To Love as God Loves Book Study via Zoom

ZOOM LINK

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Healing Service with Eucharist

10:00 a.m.

Bible Study

10:45 — 11:30 a.m.

We will be studying the previous Sunday's lessons.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Contemplative Prayer Group

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In the Sanctuary.

(Service information can also be found on our website.)

Sunday Volunteers

Weekly readings can be found on the Lectionary Calendar website. During the Season after Pentecost (Ordinary Times), we read from Track Two.

Meal Train

If anyone needs meals or you need help with the Meal Train sign-up, email Shoshana Aguilar at shoshana.aguilar@gmail.com.

Flowers for Sunday are provided by Robert & Happy Moore for their grandson, Christian Sandoe, as he heads to Sevilla, Spain for a year of study.

Altar flower sign-up sheets are available on the Nursery bulletin board in the Coach House and can be dedicated in honor of or in memory of a special person or occasion. The recommended donation is $40. There are still empty spots available!

We Pray For...

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, we pray especially for William E., Tammy L., Michael S., Doris, Corey, Mirasol, Everett, Jenny, Megan, Bill C., Heidi, and Don W.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Bangladesh. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of Grace, San Marcos, and for our campus ministry at Cal State University San Marcos, its students and leaders. In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Diego.

Prayer List & Ministry

Please contact Pam Wheatland to add a name to the prayer list. Names will be on the list for four weeks and/or ongoing by request. If you are interested in being a part of the Prayer Ministry, please contact Pam Wheatland to be added.

Welcome Back!

We’re delighted to welcome back Rev. Michael Carr as the celebrant today, while Mtr. Nancy is on clergy retreat. She will be back in the office next Tuesday.

Blessing of the Animals on October 18

Join us Sunday, October 18 at both services for our Blessing of the Animals! All creatures — furry, feathered, or otherwise — are welcome to receive a blessing alongside their people. The service will be outdoors, so dress accordingly.

Emergency Contact Information on Realm

We now have the ability to add an emergency contact person and phone number to your profile on Realm. Go here for instructions.

Please contact the office if you are not on Realm or need assistance logging in.

Pastoral Fund

Just a reminder that the fourth Sunday plate is designated for our pastoral fund (if you write a check, note that it's for the Pastoral Fund on the memo line). If you are in need, please do not hesitate to contact Mtr. Nancy. We have the funds to help.

Safe Church In-Person Training

If you participated in the in-person training, please call or email the office so we can update our records — reminder: anyone who works with children or is in an authoritative position must complete Safe Church training. For more info to so see if you need to take the training, visit the Safe Church page on our website.

Walking With Mary

What began as an Advent resource created for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is about to reach people far beyond our diocese. Walking with Mary, the three-week Advent formation program created by the Rev. Jacob Robling, Teresa Hixson, and Charlette Preslar, has been selected by Forward Movement for publication.

Beginning in November 2026, Walking with Mary will be available as a free download, with both a Leader & Participant Guide and presentation slides available in English and Spanish. Forward Movement is also hosting a three-session live Zoom experience on December 1, 8, and 15, led by the curriculum’s creators, Charlette Preslar, Teresa Hixon, and the Rev. Jacob Robling. Read More

All are Sacred: Interfaith Procession

Stand with migrants and refugees—and with neighbors of many faiths—at an interfaith procession through San Diego on Sunday, September 27. Join in this observance of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees in honoring the dignity of migrants and refugees by lifting up a shared commitment to welcome, compassion, and justice. The procession will gather at 2:00 p.m. at 6th Avenue and Laurel Street in Balboa Park. All are welcome to participate and stand alongside our neighbors from across San Diego’s diverse faith communities.

EDSD Advent Retreat and Quiet Day

This December, adults across our diocese are invited to gather at Camp Stevens for a weekend of connection and prayer. You can choose a full weekend retreat ($300-$350) or a single, quiet day ($80). Either way, we hope you will join us as we prepare for the arrival of the Good News! More info.

St. Bart’s Rummage, Plant, and Bake Sale

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church (16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway) will be hosting its 4th annual Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You will find thousands of items in excellent condition, including housewares, collectibles, clothing, toys, games, jewelry, sporting goods, children’s books, electronics, electrical appliances, plants, and a bake sale. All sales support our Outreach partners locally and internationally.

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