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St. Gregory’s is dedicated to reaching
out to our world and community ‘Feed my sheep’ St. Gregory’s offers food for the stomach and the soul St. Gregory's is an integral part of Woodstock and our surrounding communities as well as the world-wide Anglican Communion. We are a member of the Woodstock Council of Churches and enjoy participating in periodic interfaith prayer services, especially the Thanksgiving service and Advent Lessons and Carols. St. Gregory's is a member of the Ulster Inter-Parish Council, the Mid-Hudson Region of Churches and the New York Diocese. St. Gregory's participates in several ministries that reach out into the community and across the globe through the donation of the time, talent and treasure of our members. These include providing volunteers to supply and staff The Good Neighbor Food Pantry two months a year and to set tables, serve soup and clean up at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen two months a year. We participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program, keeping a section of our local community free of debris. We are active in the Carpenter's Kids program, supporting children in the Diocese of Central Tanganyika by supplying uniforms, shoes, school supplies and breakfast with HIV/Aids orphans. Members of the parish also participate in the Episcopal Relief and Development efforts, the Episcopal Public Policy Network and the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Fellowship activities include our Weekly Coffee Hour, following the Sunday service, which provides an opportunity to welcome new members and visitors, as well as socialize with fellow parishioners. After our Wednesday evening service there is a Potluck Supper with lively discussions on a variety of topics. On Sunday mornings, we have a Breakfast & Bible Study. Our parish is the home of a number of Twelve Step groups and we also provide space for other community and organizational meetings an clinics. We are a member of the Ulster Inter-parish Council, which offers a link between parishes, the mid-Hudson region of churches and the Diocese. We also support and attend diocesan sponsored programs and events such as Doing Church, workshops and financial seminars. Music is an important part of our worship expression and is also a part of our outreach efforts. The choir rehearses at 9am on Sunday mornings and again at 11:30 after the service. The only requirement for choir membership is a love of music, enthusiasm, dependability, and a sense of humor. 
Occasionally we delight in the sounds of an instrumental solo by a member of the parish or guest musician. For the past 9 years we have commissioned new works based on sacred stories for the Woodstock Cycle. Last year we started a new Sunday afternoon concert series focusing of the talents of the students and facility at Juilliard. These concerts quickly became popular with the community at large. A memorial garden was constructed in 2003 and increases in beauty each year. It is maintained by parish members and is available for quiet and reflection at any time. It is also used for weddings and other social events. A labyrinth was added in 2006. Plans for a therapy garden are well underway with expected groundbreaking next year. Other outreach projects which St. Gregory's supports include the following: Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Public Policy Network Episcopal Peace Fellowship ============================================================ For information on how to participate, contact the church, 845-679-8800; church@stgregoryswoodstock.org |
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