January 26, 2025

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The Wednesday Gathering
Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Meditation/Centering Prayer
Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.

Music Circle rehearsal
Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Mom’s Morning Retreat
First and Third Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m

Conversations to Care for Creation
First Sundays in the sanctuary during coffee hour

3rd Saturday Grace Grounds Party
Third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – noon

Care for Creation Conversations with Earth and Spirit began our second year in 2025. We meet in a circle near the altar 15 minutes after the 9:30 worship service. Let’s see what we can do about the challenges facing our sacred earth. Individually and collectively, we can commit to making a difference. By addressing challenges of a changing planet, we also nurture community, deal with uncertainties, offer positive solutions, and honor each other’s wisdom. 

Thinking of walking a Camino in the next year or two? Come listen to three experienced pilgrims describe their different routes, packs, and experiences on historical routes in Spain and across Europe. Get the latest info on pilgrimage planning! Sunday, Feb 2 after church. Grab a treat at coffee hour and meet in the sanctuary.

Launch your week in community and reflection (and coffee and treats!) at Grace.

There is no prep needed for this group — just show up! We'll be exploring one Psalm every session using Eugene Peterson's Psalms: Prayers of the Heart. Together we'll explore how the Psalms open our conversation with God in new ways.

Here are some of the topics: Praying Our: Inattention, Intimidation, Trouble, Creation, Fear, Hate, Tears, Doubt, Death, Praise.

Questions? Please contact Kim Cockroft or Florrie Munat.

What if it’s our job as parents to help our kids get to know God and discover that God can be trusted? What if faith is not constructed brick by brick, but rather woven strand by strand?

We'll be discussing Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From, by Meredith Miller.

Begins March 10 at 7:00 p.m. and will meet on the second Monday of each month at Kim Cockroft's home. Details and RSVP – kim@gracehere.org.

The Grace Outreach Ministry will be collecting new and gently worn hats, vests, sweaters, socks, jackets, and gloves throughout January. 

Please bring donations for those in need in our community to the narthex. We have donated items through our ministry partners at Chaplains on the Harbor, Faith Shower Project, Fishline,  Helpline House, KIAC, Kingston Severe Weather Shelter, Suquamish United Church of Christ Congregational, and ShareNet

Thank You!

Join us as we build community by exploring the colors and textures of our own faith. No questions are unwelcome, too small, or too big.

This Foundations class is for new members, those wishing to be confirmed, or those who wish to understand the Episcopal faith better.  Classes will take place after the 9:30 services, from 11:15-12:45, February 9 – April 20th. Attend as many as you can. Snacks will be available!

In April, those who wish to be confirmed will go together to St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle to be confirmed by Bishop of Olympia Philip LaBelle.

Classes will begin with Rev. Eric presenting a concept to all, followed by the teens leaving for their own discussion and activity with Kim. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay with Eric and the other adults, or to leave for discussion with Kim and the teens.

Please contact Rev. Eric or Kim if you are interested.   

Rides are needed to 9:30 a.m. Sunday services for Ellen Walls, who lives in Winslow across from Ace Hardware.

Thanks very much to all who have offered rides!

Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Register now

Experience the ancient art of “writing” the Gospel with paint and prayer. Join this five-day, all-inclusive day retreat, led by renowned iconographer, Theresa Harrison. Using JoSonja acrylic paints and 23 carat gold leaf, paint an icon of your choice together in sacred community at Grace Church.

We begin each morning with prayers and Eucharist and spend the day in quiet meditation. Icon writing suits all abilities ­— no previous experience is necessary, yet those who have artistic experience find the process compelling. The cost is $450 and includes materials, snacks, and lunch. For more information, please contact Kim Cockroft, Director of Faith Formation, at kim@gracehere.org. Space is limited so please save your place early by filling out this form and sending a deposit of $100.00 to Grace Church at 8595 E Day Road, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

“The joy of creating an icon in community is to experience and share the love of God. The end result, of God working in us and through us, goes far beyond the painting on the panel and into the realm of the mystery of our faith. Come join us, and ‘fear not’ your ability, simply come open to love.”

— Theresa Harrison

Saturday, February 1, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sponsored by Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church
hosted by the Interfaith Climate Circle
at The Island School, 8553 NE Day Rd.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.
To register: Email your name and phone number to climatecafe.earth@gmail.com.

The Climate Café is a safe place for people to come together in circles of trust to share and bear compassionate witness to the varied personal perceptions they have about the future of our Earth home and our interconnected life. This is not a place for educating, promoting or convincing, but for compassionately companioning one another on this shared journey. All tables are limited to 5 or 6 people. Each table will have a trained facilitator. Participants are welcome to bring a small plate of finger food to share at the mid-event break.