Vestry Nominations

It's time to consider running for the vestry. The nominating committee is busy searching for new leadership for our parish. We welcome your nominations (self nominations are perfectly fine). We are looking for people who want to gain a deeper understanding of the parish-how it runs, and who want to deepen their spiritual growth. The vestry can do all that. Under Mo. Nikki's leadership, the vestry works as a strong, cohesive team. We meet monthly. Each vestry member serves as a liaison to one committee. The work is rewarding and enriching. As vestry members we often rotate committees so you can learn more about the different ministries of the church. Come join us! If you think you have an interest, please contact either Mo. Nikki or any vestry member. Thank you for your dedication and love of St. Gregory the Great.

Nominating Committee:

Joan Curtis, Lois Alworth, Mason Somerville, Katie Reinberger

Help Needed!

Kendall is looking for some “hosts” that are needed during our scheduled photography days on Sept. 25-28. The host’s role is to greet the individual/family and have them fill out an information card before their photo. Other duties especially needed is locking up after they’re done for the day (after 9PM on Wednesday through Friday). Hosts are asked to sign up for 1 to 2-hour time slots. Please see sign-up sheet in the narthex!

FEAST

Consider signing up to join Covenant Presbyterian Church, Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, and UGA Christian Campus Fellowship members distribute food to our neighbors in the Athens community. Expect to spend 1.5 - 2 hours standing behind a table inside handing out food to a wide variety of grateful people. This is a simple yet important and fulfilling way to help others! Location: Covenant Presbyterian, 1065 Gaines School Rd. Park at next door shopping center. To sign up or for more information: Contact Jenifer Marquardt.

A Special Good-Bye to a Special Friend of St. Gregory's

It is with sadness that we notify the parish that Rev. Mike Freeman has decided to fully retire. He has served us many times in the past when we were without a rector. We will miss his practical sermons and his delightful personality. But, we understand. He needs to spend time with his friends and family.

As a special tribute to Fr. Mike for all he did for St. Gregorys during our difficult transition, we asked our artists to create cards. Each of you will have a chance to sign the cards and share your memories of Fr. Mike's contribution to our parish. Those cards will be out beginning September 15- September 22 in the Christian Education building.

Fr. Mike shepherded us through the tough times before Mo. Nikki arrived. He kept our spirits up and helped us prepare for the new beginnings ahead. We could never have managed to so successfully make the transition without him. He will be missed by many in our parish. We hope that he might make the drive from Gainesville some Sunday morning and join us in our worship.

Let him know how much he meant to us! Come sign the cards and leave Fr. Mike a special message.

Portrait Sign-ups

Please check your calendar and remember your time you signed up for portraits! All photography and portrait viewing will take place in Parish Hall.  You will have a variety of poses taken and one pose will be selected for the directory. In addition to your complimentary 8x10, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits on the day of your portrait session.

If you did not find a time that works for you, please go online here and add yourself to the waiting list. The waiting list will tell the company whether or not we need another day in the future for make-ups.

Save the Date for VBS

The True King, based on The Lion King, is the theme for this year's ALL ages Vacation Bible School, for infants to old folks, and everyone in between!  Nightly July 15 - 18, 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm.  A simple supper will be served at 5:30 each night, followed by great fun and fellowship.  The first night, Monday, July 15, will feature a special drum circle with Dr. Arvin Scott! Registration is now available on our church website.  Invite others!  Contact Catherine Drewry for more information, or to offer ideas or assistance.