The Outreach Ministry at Grace strives to build meaningful and sustainable relationships by working with our community “Ministry Partners” who feed, clothe, shelter, and welcome immigrants; and support families.
We presently have nine Ministry Partners, which include local community food banks and assistance programs; an immigration assistance center; and “Mom’s Morning Retreat,” an inspirational monthly meeting of mothers with school-age children. In 2021, we began “Gifts of Dirt,” a working garden led by volunteers from Grace. Each year, this garden ministry produces more than a ton of vegetables for Helpline House, our local food bank. We also offer “Butterfly Gifts” to applicants. These one-time financial gifts are given to an organization or ministry and are earmarked for a humanitarian need or service after approval by the Outreach ministers and our rector.
Service Sundays have focused activities benefitting our established Ministry Partners, and are designed to work toward the goal of achieving a hands-on and “being with” relationship with both our Ministry Partners and other organizations in the community and beyond. Usually falling on the last Sunday of each month afterthe 9:30 service, we meet and gather donated items, or work on a simple project to support our Ministry Partner of the month. Notification of the selected ministry and description of requests are highlighted in the eNews and Sunday bulletin.
Sample of Outreach Giving:
Grace Outreach Ministry Co-Leaders: Cindy Logan and Kathleen Abell
Butterfly Gifts
One-time financial gifts for an organization, project, or ministry. A request form is submitted to Outreach outlining how the funds will be used, how they fit into the Grace mission and how many people will benefit. Upon approval the amount is deducted from the Outreach budget and forwarded.
Building the “Freedom Church of the Poor” in Grays Harbor County
Food Bank and Extended services in North Kitsap County
Grace Liaison: Bridget Berry
Fresh Start Monday Shower Project
Located at Faith Episcopal Church in Poulsbo, unsheltered guests are offered a warm welcome and may have access to a shower, a load of laundry, a hot meal, fresh clean clothing, and access to a “food to go” pantry.
Gifts of Dirt Garden
Grace’s community garden operated by volunteers from Grace which provides fresh produce and flowers to Helpline and the community. Learn more here.
Serving the needs of our local Bainbridge Community
Kitsap Immigration Assistance Center (KIAC)
KIAC’s mission statement is: “Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of all people, KIAC works for the well-being and empowerment of immigrants through education, advocacy, and social justice.”
Grace Liaison: Marguerite Thomas
Click here to watch a video about KIAC.
Mom’s Morning Retreat is a community for Moms to connect, replenish, be seen, and heard in a space that is welcoming, diverse, and inclusive. We are a non-faith based community group supported by Grace Episcopal Church. Grace generously provides a space to gather and additional financial support for our program.
Each year from September to June, we meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday. We are lucky to have Jen Breen, founder and teacher at Bainbridge Yoga House as our mentor and facilitator for the second year. We will explore the theme of Wild Mothering with Jen through sharing stories, readings, group discussion, bodywork, poetry, and “wild writing”.
Onsite childcare is available at every meeting. Visit our childcare page to learn more.
For questions or additional information, please contact us!
Grace Liaisons: Heather Paar and Jen Breen
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam the organization is is dedicated to addressing the legacy of the U.S-Vietnam War through mine action, community assistance, and citizen diplomacy. In partnership with Vietnamese leadership and local communities, Peace Trees safely clears land of explosive remnants of war and supports community-led education and economic development initiatives so that future generations can thrive.
Free dinner meals served the last seven days of the month on Bainbridge
Grace Church serves the last Friday of every other month
Grace Liaison: Cindy Logan