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2009 schedule
January
4 |
Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
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10 |
Epiphany Quiet Day 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Parish Hall, Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
11 |
Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
18 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
25 |
Assist at 9:30 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist (please note the special time) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
February
1 |
Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts.
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5 |
National Teach-In on Global Warming: Solutions for the First 100 Days Hundreds of institutions across the country are participating in this national event to build the grassroots movement to cut carbon emissions 40% below today's levels, create millions of green jobs, re-vitalize the U.S. economy, and promote carbon neutral power. As part of this national campaign, Margaret will speak at University of Massachusetts, Amherst about moral and spiritual aspects of global climate change For information about the UMass event, contact the coordinator, Richard (Dick) Stein (stein at ecs.umass.edu.) |
8 |
Assist at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. The Rt. Rev. Gordon P. Scruton, Bishop of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts will preach and celebrate, and will bless our new Connector, Cloister, and other spaces. |
10-12 |
Annual Clergy Retreat February 10-12, 2009 Annual Clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, held at Notre Dame Mission Center, Ipswich, Massachusetts. "Re-Claiming the Sacredness of God's Creation: Seizing Hope in a Season of Despair" How is God revealed to us in the natural world? What gives us energy and hope as we struggle to protect God's Creation? How does healing the Earth help to heal our souls? In the face of ecological crisis, how do we move through denial and despair and into the joy of resurrected living? The retreat will include presentations by Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, silent and guided prayer, small group conversations, and plenty of free time to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. You are encouraged to bring with you a picture of a place in nature that is especially meaningful to you. The picture can represent any place you like -- ocean, forest, or mountain; wilderness or city park -- but please be sure that it is a place in nature to which you feel particularly connected. |
15 |
Celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
22 |
Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
21 |
Quiet Day retreat “Epiphany: Finding God in Nature” led by the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas During the season of Epiphany, we explore the many ways that God is revealed. Christian theologians have always understood that we encounter God not only in the Bible but also in the “Book of Nature.” In the quiet of winter we will focus on how the Holy can speak eloquently to us through something as apparently insignificant as a twig or a leaf. What happens when we become aware that our body is part of the body of nature? Can meditating on the natural world lead us into deeper communion with the divine? Come and see. The retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (the building behind the church; enter on Spring Street). |
25 |
Ash Wednesday Preach at celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
March
1 |
First Sunday in Lent Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
8 |
Second Sunday in Lent Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
15 |
Third Sunday in Lent Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
22 |
Fourth Sunday in Lent Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and preach at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
29 |
Fifth Sunday in Lent Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
April
5 |
Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
6 |
Monday in Holy Week Preach and celebrate at 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
9 |
Maundy Thursday Con-celebrate at 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist, with foot washing, at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
10 |
Good Friday Celebrate at 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
12 |
Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day Celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and assist at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
15 |
Wednesdays at Grace 6:00 p.m. light potluck supper (if you can please, bring some food or drink to share) in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. (the building behind the church; enter on Spring Street) ------------------------- 6:30-8:00 p.m. evening program: “Coming Back to Life,” led by the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas In the face of unprecedented ecological challenges, it is easy to become immobilized by grief, fear, and anger. Yet the promise of Easter is that we can meet these uncertain times with courage, compassion, and joy. Using the work of eco-philosopher and activist Joanna Macy, we will explore the power of resurrection in our own lives. The course will include presentations, group exercises, and guided meditation as we seek to transform despair into hope, and apathy into compassionate action. |
19 |
Second Sunday of Easter Celebrate at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
22 |
Wednesdays at Grace 6:00 p.m. light potluck supper (if you can please, bring some food or drink to share) in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. (the building behind the church; enter on Spring Street) ------------------------- 6:30-8:00 p.m. evening program: “Coming Back to Life,” led by the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas. See the April 15 listing for details. |
24 |
Ministry for Earth Community: a one-day conference 8am-5pm at Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Ave, Cambridge MA. Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas is a featured speaker, and will lead two workshops to deepen spiritual resources for environmental activism: Coming Back to Life: Seizing Hope in a Season of Despair In the face of unprecedented ecological challenges, it is easy to become immobilized by grief, fear, and anger. Using the work of eco-philosopher and activist Joanna Macy, we will explore the power of resurrection in our own lives as we seek to transform despair into hope, and apathy into compassionate action. Download a poster and/or a schedule. |
26 |
Third Sunday of Easter/Creation Sunday Preach at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. servicse of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
29 |
Wednesdays at Grace 6:00 p.m. light potluck supper (if you can please, bring some food or drink to share) in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. (the building behind the church; enter on Spring Street) ------------------------- 6:30-8:00 p.m. evening program: “Coming Back to Life,” led by the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas. See the April 15 listing for details. |
May
3 |
Fourth Sunday of Easter Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
10 |
Fifth Sunday of Easter Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
17 |
Sixth Sunday of Easter Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
23 |
Quiet Day retreat “Easter: Rising with Christ” led by the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas How is God inviting us to enter more fully into the life of the Risen Christ? How is the One “who turned the hard rock into a pool of water and flint-stone into a flowing spring” (Ps 114:8) longing to transform our lives? Using selected psalms as a springboard for reflection and prayer, we will explore the meaning and power of resurrection in our own lives. The retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. (the building behind the church; enter on Spring Street). |
24 |
Seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and preach at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
31 |
Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
June
7 |
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
14 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
21 |
Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and preach at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
28 |
Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
July
5 |
Celebrant at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
26 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
August
2 |
Preach and celebrate at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (please note the change of time) | 16 |
Celebrate at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (please note the change of time) |
23 |
Preach and celebrate at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (please note the change of time) |
September
6 |
Preach and celebrate at 10:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion at St. John's Episcopal Church, Sutton, Massachusetts. |
20 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
27 |
Celebration of St. Michael's Day and of the 250th anniversary of the Town of Amherst Preach at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (please note the change of time). |
October
4 |
Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
11 |
Preach at 8:00 a.m. and preach and celebrate at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
18 |
Celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
22 |
Appetite for Success: Fighting the Food Industry and Fat in America Panelist at the 25th Annual Medical Ethic Seminar of the Hampden District Medical Society. The seminar -- Appetite for Success: Fighting the Food Industry and Fat in America -- will be held at Baystate Learning and Conference Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. |
24 |
International Day of Climate Action Event at Amherst, Massachusetts Town Common at 12 Noon to call for reducing carbon dioxide in the global atmosphere to 350 parts per million (350.org). Margaret will be the keynote speaker. The event will include statements from local and state officials, music, maple tree growers and maple syrup, children's games, and lively climate theater with a 350 “maple tree die-in.” This event is one of more than 4,200 events taking place worldwide in more than 170 nations. |
25 |
Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
November
1 |
All Saints' Day Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
7 |
Quiet Day Retreat "Space for the Soul" Through guided meditation, prayerful reflection on selected passages of Scripture, and free time in solitude for prayer and writing, we will listen for the voice of God that is always speaking in our depths. “For God alone my soul in silence waits” (Psalm 62:5). The retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (the building behind the church; please enter on Spring Street). |
8 |
Liturgy in the Round Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. "Liturgy in the Round" service of Holy Communion (especially for families with young children)at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
15 |
Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Feast Day of St. Andrew Preacher at 5:00 p.m. Service of Evensong celebrating the Feast Day of St. Andrew, at Grace Episcopal Church, Newton, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner, MA. Download flyer in .doc format. |
22 |
Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
29 |
First Sunday of Advent Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
December
6 |
Second Sunday of Advent Preach at 8:00 a.m. and preach and celebrate at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
13 |
Third Sunday of Advent - Liturgy in the Round Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. "Liturgy in the Round" service of Holy Communion (especially for families with young children)at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
20 |
Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
24 |
Christmas Eve Celebrant at 8:00 p.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. Assisting at 11:00 p.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
27 |
First Sunday after Christmas Day Celebrate and preach at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and officiate at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Festival of Lessons and Music at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
January
3 |
Second Sunday after Christmas Day Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
10 |
First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. “Liturgy in the Round” service of Holy Communion (especially for families with young children) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
17 |
Second Sunday after the Epiphany Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
24 |
Third Sunday after the Epiphany Preach at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
31 |
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Assist at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (preceding Annual Meeting, with brunch) |
February
6 |
Saturday Quiet Day “Praying and writing the psalms of our lives”: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Parish Hall, on Spring Street, behind Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts What do you want to express to God? What is God seeking to express to you? Through prayerful reflection on selected psalms, with free time in solitude for prayer and writing, in this morning retreat we will listen for the voice of God and try our hand at writing our own psalms. Please bring paper and pen. “Behold, you look for truth deep within me, and will make me understand wisdom secretly” (Psalm 51:7). |
7 |
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Preach at 8:00 a.m., and preach and celebrate at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
28 |
Second Sunday in Lent Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
March
7 |
Third Sunday in Lent Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
14 |
Fourth Sunday in Lent Preach at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
21 |
Fifth Sunday in Lent Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
May
29 |
Saturday Quiet Day “Joining Jesus in the wilderness: A walking pilgrimage in the woods of Ashfield”: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Our second outdoor pilgrimage of the season will be held in the Hilltowns, about 40 minutes northwest of Amherst. Come for a silent walk on 200+ acres, along trails that meander beside beaver ponds and through woods and fields. We will gather for prayer and conversation at 9:00 a.m., followed by ample time for solitude, silence, gazing, and walking, as we open ourselves to encounter the Risen Christ. For more information, please contact Margaret at Grace Church. |