Inviting You to Participate in Narratives of Healing

Hello All,

Thanks to Don Manning (initial idea) and Kelly Ospina (putting together the website and survey), we have set up a way for you to share your feelings, experiences, learnings about this COVID-19 crisis we are all going through.

It is called the Narratives of Healing Survey which can be found here:  

(You can also access the survey via the church's website:  graceuccnj.org as you will find a Narratives of Healing Survey link on the header.)

Please watch this video from me which will help explain:  

We will compile what you share on the survey and will learn from each other.  It is sort of like a group journal.  You can respond to the survey more than once as your answers to the questions will undoubtedly change over time.

This is an unique opportunity for all of us to grieve, grow, and create a future for ourselves as we move forward through this time.

Peace,

Dan

March 22nd Service To Be Held Via ZOOM!

Dear Grace Family,

I hope and pray that you are all well and that you can find some enjoyment and peace in your homes. For those of you who have to continue to interact with the public, I pray for your continued health and safety.  

I truly feel that it is very important that we do everything we can to continue on our faith journeys together during this crazy time.  To that end, we will be conducting church services via ZOOM on Sunday March 22. 

All the information you need is listed below: 

  • Meeting ID#: 940 305-413

  • Meeting starts at 10:30 am.

  • You can join the meeting before the host (Dan) arrives- how do you like that for fellowship time?

  • The meeting will end at 1 pm.

  • Dan will be emailing you the Bible text and the Hymns on Saturday.

  • Zoom offers us the ability to interact in real-time.

  • Please obtain your own elements (bread, juice, wine) for communion and Dan will "bless them" during the communion time.

  • Dan will have music for the hymns set up and will play them at the appropriate time.

  • Team Leaders:  no set up needed this week, ha, ha. 

Please be sure to download the ZOOM app so that you can participate.  Kindly note that if you do not have access to a device with a video camera, I have an ipad mini that you can use; the battery no longer holds a charge, but it works while plugged into the wall.  I am happy to deliver it.  If anyone else has a device they are no longer using, please also consider lending it to a friend.  Please note that you can participate via phone as well.  The numbers are listed below.

I ask that you attend with love and patience as this is our first time trying a virtual service. 

You can also contribute to the offering as you usually do by clicking on the PayPal link on the church website or simply by mailing a check to the church office.  We are a small congregation and we need to ensure the continued viability of our missions by giving lavishly.

Click to download the bulletin

Click to download songs & prayers

Let's get excited to gather around the virtual universe!!!  Looking forward to seeing you all on zoom on Sunday morning!

Hugs -

Chris Syltevik

Moderator, Grace United Church of Christ

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/940305413

Meeting ID: 940 305 413

Dan Lundquist is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Sunday Worship
Time: Mar 22, 2020 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
        Every week on Sun, until May 3, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
        Mar 22, 2020 10:30 AM
        Mar 29, 2020 10:30 AM
        Apr 5, 2020 10:30 AM
        Apr 12, 2020 10:30 AM
        Apr 19, 2020 10:30 AM
        Apr 26, 2020 10:30 AM
        May 3, 2020 10:30 AM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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Meeting ID: 940 305 413
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Bible Study via Zoom Meeting on March 18th

Hello All,

Beginning this Wednesday at 7 pm we will be holding our Bible Study via Zoom video conferencing.

In order to join by video, you need to download the Zoom app on either your computer or smartphone.

Once done, click on join a meeting....

And enter the Zoom ID for the Bible Study meeting:  323 451 784 

If you don't have a computer or smartphone with a camera, you can call in using one of the phone numbers listed below.

The bible study meeting is scheduled to start at 7 pm and end at 8:45 pm.

Let us all be patient as we move into this new "doing church by video" phase in our lives.

Much love,

Dan

Dan Lundquist is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study- Wednesday at 7 pm

Zoom meeting ID:  323 451 784

Time: Mar 18, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, until Apr 29, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
        Mar 18, 2020 07:00 PM
        Mar 25, 2020 07:00 PM
        Apr 1, 2020 07:00 PM
        Apr 8, 2020 07:00 PM
        Apr 15, 2020 07:00 PM
        Apr 22, 2020 07:00 PM
        Apr 29, 2020 07:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/vpYuc-ypqTMugXSYEZ6dzUzeReeF8s5SbQ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuqqrT8vG9OdtF_Ha7MqW5X9b8_Ml3Z2mZp4pknhGRVJZzHzM8QaIedMEumB

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Meeting ID: 323 451 784

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        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US
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        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 323 451 784
Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fdtN79CBRd