As we approach the Labor Day Weekend we face the reality that summer is coming to an end, which is a bittersweet moment! But so you know, the staff at GPC have been hard at work planning a fantastic fall programming, so there is a lot to look forward to as we look toward the fall. Here are some dates that you want to get on your calendar:

September:

Saturday, September 15th:

• 3 – 5 pm Discovery Pool Party at Margaret Somerville’s

Sunday, September 16th:

• 9:45 am Christian Education program begins
• 11 am Worship with the Installation of New Officers
• Noon Church Picnic

October:

Thursdays in October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

• 6:30 pm Interfaith Contemplative Practice program
  • The 4th & 11th will focus on Muslim practices
  • The 18th & 25th will focus on Jewish practices

Saturday, October 6th

• 5 – 7 pm Discovery Fellowship

Sunday, October 7th:

• World Communion Sunday: youth will lead the worship service

Saturday, October 27th:

• City Love concert and workshop

Sunday, October 28th:

• 11 am Reformation Sunday

November:

Tuesday, November 6th:

• Election Day Bake Sale and Mission Outreach

Saturday, November 10th:

• GPC at the Movies

Tuesdays, November 8th, 15th and 29th

• 6:30 pm Interfaith Contemplative Practices

Monday, November 19th:

• Gladwyne Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 25th:

• 11 am Christ the King Sunday with Confirmation Class

December:

Sunday, December 2nd:

• First Sunday of Advent

Thursday, December 6th:

• 6:30 pm Interfaith Contemplative Practices

Saturday, December 8th:

• 9 am Advent Retreat

Saturday, December 15th:

• Caroling
• Discovery Christmas Party

Sunday, December 16th:

• Noon: Advent Lunch and Greening of the Sanctuary

Monday, December 24th:

5 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service