Archive for September 2010

Stop Child Trafficking Now

On Saturday, October 9, 2010, thousands of individuals will participate in SCTNow Walk in New York City to raise funds and bring awareness to the issue of child trafficking.

You are invited to play a vital role in saving the life of a child by joining our Trinity Grace Church walk team and helping us in our effort to raise funds to support SCTNow’s bold new approach that addresses the demand side of child sex trafficking.

If you would like to join the team or donate to a team member you can click here.

Donations may also be made via check, payable to SCTNow, and mailed to SCTNow, 414 West 51st Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10019. Please be sure to include the team member’s name in the memo line.

Thank you for your support!

Annual Apple-Picking Trip, Sat Oct 16

At Hurd’s Family Farm in New Paltz, NY

TGC’s annual trip upstate to pick apples is Saturday, October 16 (rain or shine—but hopefully shine). This is one of our favorite fall events, not only for the chance to get out of the city and eat apple donuts, but also to get to know many of the new people who have started coming to our church.

So, if you are new to Trinity Grace, we would LOVE it if you would join us for our apple picking trip on Saturday Oct 16.

Rides to Hurd’s Family Farm in New Paltz are organized by neighborhood church or missional community; contact the group nearest you for transportation and cost details.

Brooklyn

Contact Kristen Ball.

Chelsea

Contact Kyle Barker (Chelsea MC); Jean-Michelle Lopez (Missional Arts).

Eastside

Contact Grace Yen (Upper East); or Kim Lemieux (Long Island City).

East Village

Contact Guy.

Westside

Contact Jimmy for general info. RSVP with Helen (Upper West or no missional community).

Bowery Mission's Summer's End Garden Party - Canceled

The Bowery Mission’s Summer’s End Garden Party was canceled.

A Nobel Peace Prize winner on "Peace"

My wife and I were privileged to live for one year in Costa Rica during the first term of office of Oscar Arias Sanchez who had just won the Nobel Peace Prize.  His statement on the work of peace is challenging and encouraging. – Gary Wiley

Peace is not a matter of prizes or trophies. It is not the product of a victory or command. It has no finishing line, no final deadline, no fixed definition of achievement. Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts. It cannot be forced on the smallest nation or enforced by the largest. It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.

- Oscar Arias Sánchez,
from his Nobel Lecture

New Fall Events

We really have a heart to have everyone contributing to this missional community. MC is not meetings on Monday nights but a way of life with a group of people.

Here are some of the new things people in our community are doing this fall. To join any of them, just email the contact person. Our calendar of events is on our main page.

• Dinner club: a meal every few weeks, cooked by two people of the club. Rotating basis. Limited space, email Edward to sign up.
• Women’s bible study: Email Kristi for more info.
• Married and engaged couples: A new lifegroup, and monthly connecting events. See below or contact Meredith for details.
• Kids’ Club: Volunteer every Saturday with kids from the Fulton Houses. Email Jenny for more info.
• Men only: First get-together is rooftop cigars. Contact Alex Hong.
• Initiative evangelism: Bringing Jesus to our neighbors on Mondays. Email Kristi for more info.
• Learn how to bake a pie: Sometime after our apple-picking trip. Contact Jessica for more details.
• Weekly prayer on the High Line: Thursday mornings, 7:30am. Contact Josh.
• Chelsea MC out-of-town day trip: We hope to get out of town this fall! Looking for someone responsible to organize. Email Sue if you are this person.
• Bailey-Holt House: Volunteer with our games night at a residence for people with HIV/AIDS. Contact Josh for more info.

Trinity Grace Eastside: A new time and a new location, starting Oct 3

Bohemian National Hall / Czech Center New York

Starting October 3 and continuing into the foreseeable future, our Eastside congregation will be meeting at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd St between 1st and 2nd Aves.

Also starting October 3, the TGC Eastside Sunday service time will also be changing, to 9:30 am (from 5:00 pm).

We are looking forward to this new space and time, and hope you will join us.

Trinity Grace Eastside, every Sunday starting October 3, 321 E 73rd St at 9:30 am

Take the Food Stamp Challenge

What do you do when you have a mid-afternoon slump? I go downstairs to Starbucks and get a grande bold and something to sweet to eat.  The New York City Coalition Against Hunger reminds us that for many New Yorkers, the 3 p.m. slump, is the 5 p.m. slump, is the 7 p.m. slump, is the 10 p.m. slump…  This is the reality for more than 20% of New York City residents who are currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.

Take the challenge! Get a brief taste of what it’s like to live on food stamps by trying it for a week. It will be tough, but nowhere near as difficult as it is for the 1.4 million New Yorkers who struggle to balance rent, medical care, and food every day, every week.

Commit to living on a food stamp budget for the week of September 20-24th.  For more information, visit here.

Understanding the Biblical Narrative: a 14-week class - DATES UPDATED

Have you ever been asked a difficult question about the bible, and not known how to answer?

Or, have you ever been confused by how strange stories in the Old Testament relate to your faith today?

Join us for an interactive 14-week course in which we attempt to gain a fuller picture of the story of God from Genesis to Revelation. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your experience with the bible.

Sundays in Manhattan, September 26* to December 19

Westside – 8:30-9:30am at P.S. 75, 96th and West End Ave

Eastside – *Starts October 10, 8:00-9:00am at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd St

Chelsea – 4:30-5:30pm at St Paul’s, 315 W 22nd St

Two notes: We will be using this book as our text. Anyone is welcome to drop in at any time—however, you will get the most out of this class if you are able to commit to coming each week.

Storm King Trip, Saturday September 25

From our 2009 Storm King trip

The annual Trinity Grace trip to the Storm King art center is Saturday September 25. This is a great chance to get out of the city and see some amazing sculptures outdoors. Especially great for families but all are welcome.

Arrange your own transportation – bring a picnic or buy food at the cafe.

Saturday September 25, meet at the Storm King around 10am

Check out our pictures from last year’s trip here.

Read a short piece about the Storm King in the NY Times here.

College Student Kick-Off: The Empire Bash

NYC: Empire State Building at Night by wallyg

Trinity Grace Church, Campus Crusade and the King’s College are hosting a fall kick-off for all our college students. Students from any school welcome.

Thursday, September 16th, 8-10pm at the Empire State Building (King’s College space, concourse level)

Don’t miss an awesome night at the ICON of our city with college students from all over the city! There will be great food, amazing performances and the chance to win BIG! The best part is that it’s FREE!

YOU MUST HAVE A PICTURE I.D. to show at the security desk! Details: contact Vicky.

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