October 12, 2025
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Each year, our Annual Stewardship Campaign invites us to pause, reflect, and respond to God’s abundant grace in our lives. Our theme, How Then Shall We Live?, asks us to consider what it means to live faithfully, generously, and purposefully in our time and place.

Your generous support makes this kind of life together possible. We invite you to help us reach our 2026 Annual Stewardship goal of $750,000, ensuring that Grace can continue to grow as a vibrant, inclusive, and caring spiritual home for all who come through our doors.

Pledge packets will be available to pick up at Grace beginning Sunday, October 12. Inside you’ll find everything you need to make your 2026 pledge, a reflection card, a pledge card, and a return envelope. Please prayerfully consider your gift and return your pledge card either in the offertory basket or by mailing it to the church office.

You may also click the button below to learn more and make your pledge online.

Together, as we ask How Then Shall We Live? may our response be one of gratitude, generosity, and joy, living as a community grounded in grace and committed to love in action.

“There is a spirituality to money. It is the fruit of our life's energies. When we give it away to bless the world around us, we further the good of our lives and the work we do. In return, we are blessed by living in a better world. This is the spiritual paradox of tithing. In giving, we receive.” — Rev. Eric Mason

Please get in touch with Wendy Tyner or Julie Shryock if you have any questions about the campaign. 

Conversations for Creation Care will meet this Sunday in the Living Room, midway through the coffee hour. (Note the change of location because our altar location is lovely but noisy.) Please join us in listening and sharing with each other, as we consider the issue of sacred resistance. How can we, as Christians, make a positive impact in a world that seems negative and out of line with Jesus’ teachings? This also provides a chance to assist John Kydd, who is preparing a Kitsap Climate Change Town Hall at Grace in November.

Enter In
The Power of Parables

October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 
7 p.m. at Grace Church

Led by Eric Mason & Kim Cockroft
Open to All

Learn to live in God’s Kingdom, one parable at a time. Jesus’ stories shocked, stirred, and transformed his original listeners into new ways of seeing and being. Over the years, we’ve domesticated those parables until they are rote and predictable.

Join us as we hear Jesus’ stories again with new ears and open hearts.

Our text: The Kingdom of God is Like ... by Thomas Keating is available in the narthex. Suggested donation is $13.

Coffee & a Psalm
Mondays from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

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

Knitting Into the Mystery
Third Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. 

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

Island Youth Nights
First Sundays 6:30–8pm at Island Center Hall

Queer Craft Nights
Third Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at little island crafts

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

October 13, 7 p.m. at Martin and Kim’s house
(email Kim to RSVP and for address)

There’s no prep for the evening—we’ll just enjoy drinks, snacks, conversation, and connecting. We also want to ask you all what’s on your mind right now as parents, and what you’d appreciate discussing in the coming months.

If the night is clear, bring a camp chair and we’ll gather around the fire ring outside; otherwise, we’ll be indoors.

Sunday, October 19, during coffee hour

Come learn about some of Grace’s ministries and activities, and how you can get involved as we strive to bring God's love to the world. Representatives from various ministries will be on hand to share information and answer questions.

for LGBTQIA+ high schoolers and allies

Thursday, October 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Craft: Pumpkin Party

Thursday, November 19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Craft: DIY buttons

At little island crafts, 124 Madrone Ln N, Bainbridge Island
More info: youth@gracehere.org

Gratitude and thanks to everyone who helped make our Fall Retreat a resounding success! We had so many who helped with the planning, preparation, logistics, hospitality, and programming — both beforehand and on-site. Special thanks to our presenter, Rick Jackson, for his wonderful, inspiring sessions. It truly takes a village. If you happened to take photos and are willing to share, please send them to office@gracehere.org. We’ll hold another retreat next fall, so mark your calendars for Sept 25-27, 2026.

John Kydd’s Cabin, Hood Canal
October 17-19, 2025 (Friday p.m. – Sunday Noon)
Optional early arrival: Thursday, Oct 16

Join Rector Eric Mason for a weekend of reflection, fellowship, and rest.

Theme: Fear, Courage, and Discipleship – exploring faith, democracy, and hope through readings and discussion.

If you have any questions, contact Eric Matthews at eric@ericematthews.com or (206) 718-2254. 

We look forward to sharing this retreat with you!

Click here to learn more and register.

Join us in costume for the 9:30 a.m. service, and stay for chili and pumpkin carving during coffee hour.

Sunday, October 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
for students in grades 6-8

at the Kitsap Escape Room

9481 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 205, Silverdale

Space is limited; please RSVP to Melissa Meyers.

Grace Episcopal Church, November 8, 12:00-2:30 p.m.

Join these spiritual leaders for a community conversation.

•    Dee Eisenhauer, Eagle Harbor Congregational
•    Philip Favero, Agate Passage Friends Meeting, Kitsap
•    Kathryn Lafond, Sufi
•    Eric Mason, Grace Episcopal

Leaders, poets, musicians, and neighbors will help us find our way. 

Grace is partnering with the Suquamish Community Kitchen! We’re especially in need of volunteers for meal prep and clean-up. You’re also welcome to serve, share dinner with neighbors, or bring a dessert. 

Families and teens are especially encouraged to participate. Email Melissa Meyers to learn more, or click here to learn more and sign up.

Friday, October 10th

6:00 Potluck; 6:30 Games Begin

St. Paul's Bremerton Parish Hall
700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton, 98310

Board games, card games, plus any games you bring. We look forward to great food, healthy competition, and making fun connections. 

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7-8 p.m.

at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle or via livestream.

In this time of trial and struggle, as we confront challenges to our civil society and our body politic, we are at a crossroads of conscience. And though the voices of vitriol and extremism often resound loudly, it is the judicious wisdom of resilient and courageous peacemakers who will lead us through this crisis. Prayerful reflection stands as a hopeful response to the static of cynicism.

Join local religious leaders and fellow citizens who will gather in Seattle’s Saint Mark’s Cathedral at this critical juncture of our nation’s history. In times of crisis, we come together. All are invited to join in this brief non-partisan interfaith service of hope, either in-person or via livestream. We ask you to embrace this moment of contemplation and connection, as we affirm the principles that transcend our differences, and the common cause that will bind the wounds of this great nation.

An interreligious event co-sponsored by:

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral • The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia • St. James Catholic Cathedral• The Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle • Temple De Hirsch Sinai • First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Seattle • Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University

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