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Worship at Grace
May 12, 2024
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Worship at Grace |
Upcoming Events at Grace
Thursdays, May 16, 23, 30 at 11:00 a.m. May 14 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. May 18 at 9:30 a.m. For more infomation visit:
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Recurring events
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Electing Convention for the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia
The Grace Delegation would like your input Dear Grace Members, On May 18, a new Bishop for the Diocese of Olympia will be elected at a special electing convention. In addition to Reverend Eric, there are six lay Delegates from Grace who will be casting votes: Ruth Blaney, Ted Cozine, Jim Quitslund, Holly Renfrew, Ken Wesley, and Eric Matthews. They will be meeting on Monday, May 13 to review their impressions of the nominees. If you did not attend the Meet and Greet at Grace on May 1, you can watch the video, HERE. You can read more about the nominees and watch a video from each one HERE. Please let the Delegates know your preferred nominee, including a short description of your reasons, by noon on Monday, May 13, by emailing Eric Matthews. Respectfully, _____ NOTE: Those not designated as Electors are encouraged to view the proceedings via the St. Mark’s live-stream. Live-streamed proceedings are expected to begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. |
Conversations to Care for Creation
We will meet on Sunday May 12 to celebrate our Mother Bring your coffee to the living room right after the service. We will expand on our stories, inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s quote in our Earth Sunday service: I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift. Together we’ll strengthen our love for life. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Nancy Peregrine or Deborah Milton. |
Conversations about Death
Tuesday, May 14, 2024RSVP requiredIn this facilitated, informal, small group discussion we’ll explore our personal relationship with death. • What worries us It's not a bereavement group, not Advanced Care planning, not a forum to give advice. Participation is capped at 24 people. For more infomation visit:
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The Good Immigrant Book GroupThursdays at 11:00 a.m. Continuing on May 16, 23, and 30 The Good Immigrant presents 26 powerful stories with various viewpoints on the controversial topic of immigration — and addresses the questions of who is welcome, why, and who will speak for them? For more infomation visit:
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Children, Youth and Families
Sunday programmingAges four and under are welcome in our beautiful, interactive nursery with adjoining playground under the supervision of trained staff. Children ages 3 or 4 through 12 begin with their families in the sanctuary for a children’s moment with our priest, after which they go to their classrooms for rich and creative programming, and then return to the sanctuary for communion with their families. Sunday Youth GatheringsMiddle schoolers and high schoolers, join us right after the 9:30 service (around 10:30) in our new Youth Room. Do you want to volunteer for our youth gatherings? Let Kim know. For more infomation visit:
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Grace Night Owls
To support keeping Grace safe and secure, we have a Night Owl team. Each team member volunteers for a week at a time. We walk the exterior of the building, verify all the doors are locked and latched, and that all windows and the gate are closed and latched. The team members arrive after 9:00 p.m. or a bit later, after all the folks involved in a rental or other Grace activities have left. This takes about 15-20 minutes. For more infomation visit: |
May is for MauiMay Outreach Aloha. Last August, our Grace Community sent a donation to Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Lahaina, and we began a conversation. The church was destroyed in the fires that consumed the area, and hundreds lost their possessions and became homeless. A Cup of Cold Water is a community organization that uses donations for the temporary lodgings of disaster survivors (ironically, this organization was begun in 2014 by members of Holy Innocents). During the month of May, we will be collecting items which were requested by this organization. Please put your new and gently-used items in the baskets in the Narthex: • Men’s T-shirts (preferably black, all sizes) • Flip Flops (especially sizes 10, 11, 12) • Men’s shorts, sizes 30 – 36 (fast drying if possible) • Large Band-Aids • Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) • Towels Mahalo (thank you!) |
Women’s Art Nightwith Isobel Coney Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Women of all ages, and youth welcome! All materials for felting are provided. Invite a friend! Please bring a drink or a snack to share; there is no cost. RSVPs encouraged (so we can have enough materials): kim@gracehere.org |
Men’s Group Spring Gathering & Potluck
Thursday, June 6, 2024 You are invited to attend the Men’s Group Gathering and Potluck on Monday, June 3, at Grace from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Your modest financial donation will help offset the cost of the main dish. There will also be an opportunity to donate to The IRIS Fund. These funds will be given to Dan Rohan’s family (Melissa Meyers, Frankie, and Iris) to support their needs as they support Iris during her treatment for leukemia. Click here to learn more and sign up, or contact Eric Matthews. For more infomation visit:
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Women’s Conversation CirclesA time for women to share their stories & lives together Invite Friends! June 10, July 8, August 12, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. June Theme: Blessing Contact Kim with questions. |
The “Gifts of Dirt” garden is blessed!
Despite threatening clouds, the only sprinkles in the garden were from parishioners blessing the new plants with holy water! It was a time of great joy, as Reverend Eric and parishioners prayed at each corner of the garden and then sang “Inch by Inch, Row by Row” waving wet branches over seedling starts. The happy group concluded the rogation with a tea table filled with delectable offerings. Thanks to Kathleen Abell and Cindy Logan for their organization and yummy food, and to Ann Strickland for leading us in song with her ukulele. Special thanks to Reverend Eric for a lovely liturgy. It was a very sweet time together. For more infomation visit:
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Volunteer drivers requested
Rides are needed to 9:30 a.m. Sunday services for Ellen Walls, who lives in Winslow across from Ace Hardware. For more infomation visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4FADAD22ABF85-47506215-rides#/
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Knitting into the Mystery
Knitting into the Mystery is a prayer shawl ministry. The shawls are knitted by wonderful, gracious people who choose the colors and patterns. The shawls bring comfort and prayers to whomever receives them. More kind prayer shawl knitters are needed. If you are interested, contact Beulah Downing. She will provide you with the lengths and widths that work best. For more infomation visit:
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Gallery at GraceMay and June Exhibit Printmaker/sculptor Virginia H. Davison presents “Math in Art,” a series of shellac plate prints based on the Pythagorean Theorem. Virginia is fascinated with color relationships, spatial harmonies, texture, and surfaces that feel exciting and illusionary. There is one base plate, and then smaller shaped plates are used to add the new colors and shapes, slowly building up layers and meaning.
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Save the Date!
Sunday, June 16 from 10:45 a.m. – 12 noon A Celebration of the Life’s Work of Dennis Carlson & Beulah Downing and A Book Launch for Dennis’ Memoir: Scalpel, Spirit and Seeds: My Life Promoting Health in Ethiopia and around the World The book may be purchased here, and some copies will be available at the event. For more infomation visit: http://gracehere.org/events/a-celebration-of-the-life-s-work/2024-06-16
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Around the Diocese
Kids and Youth, sign up for Camp Huston this summer!• Discovery, International Odyssey, Mini, or Horse Camp • Programs for kids 6 – 15 • Counselor training for youth 16 and up • Scholarships available For more infomation visit:
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Vespers with Schola Novaat St. Barnabas Episcopal Sun, May 19th, 6:00 PM Vespers is a short, contemplative service which marks the transition from day to evening. You are invited to join us for music and readings which celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
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