The

Gregorian

Chant

A Blessing for Pride

Beloved, there is only love.

In you, only love.

Around you, only love.

Not a touchy-feely, pop song kind of love.

But a love that knows every secret corner

of your fragile, fabulous being and says, "Yes!"

"Yes!" to your desire.

"Yes!" to your difference.

"Yes!" to your diversity.

Whoever you are,

whatever beautiful spirit

God created you to be,

shine fearlessly and courageously.

We need you

and the divine light within you

to sparkle through the prism of your body

and brighten the world

with a glorious rainbow.

Never forget you are loved.

Fiercely and forever.

-- The Rev. Sam Lundquist

Family Promise has asked for several items: 

1) Granola bars and bottled water to give families in need who drop by their office. 

2) one of the mothers in shelter has a new baby and needs baby formula Enfamil gentlease.

These items can be dropped off at the church.



One other request: the weeks of June 14 and 21 have no hosting churches so the two shelter families will need dinners June 16, 17, 23, 24, or 25. Text or call Annette at 706-255-2539 if you are interested and she will sign you up and tell you how and when to drop off those meals.

 Thank you!

You may remember Don Downie, who sang tenor in the choir for several years. He died in September, and we are hosting a Community Sing in his memory on Saturday, June 20 at 2PM in the Sanctuary. While there will be a few solo/ensemble pieces, most of the music will be sung by everyone present (who wants to sing--some may just want to listen). Although someone in the Downie/Court family will give a welcome, there will be no speeches, no eulogies--just singing. We will sing old hymns Don grew up with, spirituals he loved, the Navy Hymn (of course!), and some of his favorite Irish and Scottish folk songs (who doesn't want to go to a "Danny Boy" singalong?). This event is free and open to the public, and we hear there will be cookies at the end. Any donations made will go to the St. Gregory Organ Fund.

Adult Sunday School

Adult Discussion Group: (Parish Hall)  The Adult Spiritual Formation Sunday morning Bible study is currently discussing of the book of Genesis. This class welcomes anyone seeking a thoughtful investigation of the book of Genesis and will include time for discussion of our personal responses to the Bible and how it applies to our life of faith. We will meet in the Parish Hall at 9:15am.

Lectionary Class: (Office #1) The lectionary class meets in Office #1 (next to Kendall's office) at 9:15AM. We study the assigned readings for each Sunday. Please contact Les House at 478-733-2939 or via email if you have any questions. 

Spiritual Self Discovery (Library) This discussion group focuses on lived experiences, exploration of faith, and theological fundamentals. The class aims to offer an accessible space for both new and longtime members that are seeking a space to explore personal faith and the stories and practices of others. Grab a warm beverage and a snack, get comfortable, share your story, and learn from someone else's. We will meet in the library.

vacation

in peace we long

to live and thrive

to enjoy all

god does provide

the time we take

for fun and rest

will help us be

our very best

satisfaction

in breaks away

will ease the stress

of day to day

so that routine

will cause less drain

for the body

the soul and brain

alice mohor

Instructions for Live Streaming

• Just go to the St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church YouTube Homepage

• Near the time for service, underneath our channel logo, you will see our video for that day, with the word ‘live’ on it. The page will look like this:

• If you don’t immediately see the video that says ‘live’, (for instance, if you opened YouTube before the service begins) keep refreshing it.  

• When you see the video square that says ‘live’, click on it. 

Welcome to worship!